About Us
Empowering Artisans, Weaving Digital Horizons for Bodoland Handlooms across all districts of Assam.
5
BTC Districts Covered
10+
Modern Handloom Hubs
10,000+
Artisans & Weavers Reached
100%
Indigenous Motifs Digitized
Understanding Realities, Unlocking Artisanal Potential
The study aims to furnish precise demographic data on weavers and artisans in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Assam, encompassing age, gender, ethnicity, and location. It seeks to analyze their economic and socio-economic standing, to foster an in-depth understanding of challenges and opportunities encountered by these skilled individuals in the region for informed policy and support initiatives.
The collected data will aid government planning by offering insights into artisan distribution, guiding targeted interventions for sectoral growth. Additionally, the database facilitates access to finance, enabling weavers to secure government grants and financial institution support. Moreover, it identifies skill development needs, allowing tailored government programs to enhance artisans' productivity and market competitiveness.
Cluster Distribution
Precise mapping of artisan concentrations across rural and urban clusters.
Access to Finance
Facilitating government grants, institutional credit, and financial subsidies.
Targeted Skill Needs
Custom training programs to elevate productivity and market readiness.
Policy Interventions
Guiding administrative planning for long-term tribal economic prosperity.
Mission Objectives
A six-pillar transformation roadmap committed to the holistic upliftment, technical empowerment, and sustainable prosperity of the Bodoland handloom community.
Handloom Community Development
Handloom community development at all Districts of BTC, Assam using modern technologies like computerized embroidery machine, e-Tailoring Technology, Design creation using CAD software etc.
State-of-the-Art Artisan Training
Beneficiaries will be trained on state-of-the-Art based Handloom Design creation, Product preparation using computerized embroidery machines & e-tailoring technology for product customization, product quality checking-packaging & Marketing. Simultaneously, Basic Computer & soft skill training will be given to the beneficiaries to do their day to day activities.
Centralized Design Hub Development
State-of-the-Art based centralized Design Hub Development based on Cultural & Heritage wise handloom arts and designs to rejuvenate the rich handloom design of the BTC and provide digital support for product development.
Integrated E-Commerce Platform
Development of a web portal with an integrated e-commerce platform for Handloom Community of BTC, Assam for sustainable growth of their handloom sector product sales and marketing.
Entrepreneurship & Employability
Entrepreneurship and Employability scope generation for the beneficiaries with the support of Local Govt., Handloom Dept. of Assam & other corporate sectors and overall economic growth for the tribal community of Bodoland Territorial Council, Assam.
Technical & Soft Skill Cultivation
Technical Skill Development & Soft Skill Training for the people of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Assam for their betterment in future and boost up this Tribal community of Assam.
Preserving Cultural Identity, Accelerating Modern Prosperity
Every thread woven in Bodoland embodies generations of indigenous wisdom. Through this joint initiative between the Bodoland Territorial Council and C-DAC Kolkata, tradition is given modern wings to thrive in the 21st-century digital economy.
Online Design Repository
The main purpose of the Online Design Repository is to bring together the work of Weavers and Artisans scattered across both remote and developed areas of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Assam into a centralized online platform. This allows their work — including motifs, designs, and simulations — to be directly utilized by the Handloom Department for better production in terms of quality and quantity.
With this repository, there is no longer a need to physically visit and collect handmade designs. Instead, Weavers and Artisans can now create computer-based designs and upload their work to the repository, enabling their creations to be easily accessed and used within the handloom e-commerce ecosystem.
The Handloom Design Repository System includes a web portal — a file repository for storing and retrieving digital design files developed by registered users from the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Assam. Uploaded works (motifs, designs, and simulations) undergo an approval process by the administrator after verification.
Registration of Weavers/Artisans
Simple digital registration and KYC verification for local weavers & artisans.
Approval by Administrator
Approval of registered users and profile validation by the Administrator.
Multilevel District Review
Review and Approval/Rejection of work by Sub-Administrators at district levels.
Purchase & Digitization
Purchase of motifs by buyers and digitization of traditional paper & textile designs.
- Registration of Weavers/Artisans: Seamless user accounts with portfolio showcases.
- Approval of Users by Administrator: Structured administrative verification.
- Multilevel Review at District Level: Review and Approval/Rejection of work by Sub-Administrators.
- Purchase of Motifs & Designs by Buyers: Authorized commercial licensing and manufacturing access.
- Digitization of Traditional Designs: Digitizing traditional designs from paper and textiles into CAD and graph formats.
#01 Floral Tree
#02 Radial Star
#03 Tulips
#04 Diamond Star
The Sacred Weaves of Bodoland
Bodoland handloom is distinguished by its intricate motifs (Agor), vibrant vegetable dyes, and indigenous silk spinning techniques passed down through generations.
Dokhona Traditional Dress
The hallmark attire of Bodo women, handwoven with extraordinary precision. Adorned with sacred motifs such as Hajw Agor (hills), Daorai Mwkhreb (peacock feather), and Phool Agor.
Aronai Symbol of Honor
A revered handwoven scarf representing warmth, hospitality, and tribal dignity. Worn during celebrations, ceremonies, and presented as a badge of honor to esteemed guests.
Eri & Muga Silk Organic Ahimsa
World-renowned non-violent "Peace Silk" (Ahimsa Silk) providing natural thermal insulation, luxurious durability, and rich tactile texture cherished by textile connoisseurs worldwide.
Joint Collaborative Governance & Technical Execution
Be Part of the Bodoland Handloom Renaissance
Whether you are a traditional weaver seeking digital CAD training, an artisan registering your unique motifs, or a buyer looking for verified indigenous handlooms—our platform opens doors to endless possibilities.