Are handloom prices increasing like gold price ?

Are handloom prices increasing like gold prices ?

Gold is on a decline because of multiple reasons. But I do not see the same happening with Handloom.

I have been buying hand-loom sarees and materials for many years now and I surely see the rise in prices and no sign of decline.

I am going to provide a comparison of prices of some of the handloom cotton sarees where they have increased exponentially !! You are not still late, if you find these sarees grab them.

Let us start from north-east. 

The beautiful woven Manipuri cotton saree which was at Rs 1000 4 years back is now priced at Rs 4500+ at government emporiums.

Should we start investing in sarees? Hope there was a re-sale value for them too. The beautiful weaved motif of delicate manipuri sarees cannot be missed.

 

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/from-manipur-to-madurai/article2200912.ece

Kotpad saree from Orissa was once priced at Rs.1200, now starts from Rs 4500+ for off white shade. Any other color the price is way higher.

Orissa Sambalpuri IKKAT cotton sarees were available at Rs 2000+  4 years back the same saree is now available at double the price.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/orissa-govt-ropes-in-top-fashion-designers-to-revive-handloom-sector/article2131380.ece

Will get more updates on south indian sarees too in my next post.