Hand-woven Ryndia silk stoles from Ri Bhoi district will be presented as gifts at India’s Republic Day celebrations in Singapore, marking a significant milestone for the state’s traditional textile industry.
The Meghalayan Age Limited, a state-owned enterprise, has facilitated the export of 300 units of the elegant Ryndia stoles, focused on promoting local products internationally.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma made the announcement on social media and said these stoles will be showcased as door gifts at the Republic Day Reception hosted by the High Commission of India in Singapore.
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work, talent, and dedication of our artisans and entrepreneurs. Together, we continue to showcase the beauty of Meghalaya to the world,” he wrote.
Ryndia, which is the local name for eri, has earned a name for themselves for their singular ahimsa peace silk. With organic dyes, natural colours, vibrancy, eye for detail, woven and spun by its weavers and spinners right from pre-cocoon to post-cocoon, it is an exclusive heirloom and traditional fabric, which Meghalaya is proud of.