OBEETEE Carpets Completes a Superb 1 Month Weaver Training Program For Ladakh Craftswomen

30-day Weaver Training Program For Ladakh Women Artisans

March 2023

OBEETEE Carpets, an industry leader in hand-woven rugs, has concluded its 30-day weaver training programme for women artisans in Ladakh. The training programme was a government-led initiative to empower women artisans in Ladakh and provide them with an opportunity to learn new skills during the winter season, when they have downtime from household work.

15 days of training were performed in Leh, and another 15 days were conducted at Kargil. The local craftsmen knew only Tibetan weaving, and OBEETEE Carpets' master weavers instructed them in Tibetan knotting skills.

Kanhaiya Lal, the Tibetan master weaver for OBEETEE Carpets, and Ramesh Maurya, the Persian weaver for OBEETEE Carpets, led the training programme. They shared their expertise and knowledge with the women artisans, who were eager to learn and improve their weaving skills.

The training programme sought to build a community of competent craftsmen who could make high-quality, hand-woven carpets that match international standards. Through this program, OBEETEE Carpets hopes to support the Ladakhi economy and provide women artisans with sustainable employment opportunities.

"We are delighted to have completed this 30-day training programme for women artisans of Ladakh,"

said Angelique Dhama, CEO of OBEETEE Carpets - Retail

"It was a fulfilling experience to witness the eagerness and enthusiasm of the women to learn new techniques and improve their weaving skills. We are confident that this training will help them create beautiful, hand-woven rugs that meet international standards and provide them with sustainable livelihoods."

OBEETEE Carpets is devoted to assisting local communities and encouraging traditional weaving skills. The organisation intends to continue empowering women artisans in Ladakh and other regions of India.

About OBEETEE

Established in 1920, OBEETEE is one of the oldest and biggest hand-woven rug firms in India and the globe. Over the course of a century, OBEETEE has earned an unrivalled reputation for its brilliance. With over 250,000 artists devoted to the manufacture of outstanding carpets, OBEETEE enjoys a community that ensures its continued survival and superiority.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, which contains two exquisite OBEETEE works, concurs with the indisputable originality and imperial splendour of OBEETEE. In addition to that, many important individuals have experienced and acknowledged the world of OBEETEE throughout the years.

OBEETEE has the greatest in-house rug-making capabilities in India, as evidenced by their cutting-edge dyeing facility and dynamic design department. Almost 4,000 colorfast hues of wool are stored in their warehouse, which is continually updated with new patterns and textures. OBEETEE was the first firm to acquire the SA 8000:2001 Social Accountability accreditation.

The firm performs an unending assortment of initiatives to give back to the community. From supporting children's education, women’s vocational training, public health, and sanitation, to numerous environmentally conscious efforts, OBEETEE is by the people, of the people, for the people.

Website – www.obeetee.in