Ashok RainaDharamshala, April 3 -- In an era when most youth are gravitating towards modern careers and technology-driven professions, traditional crafts like handloom weaving are steadily fading from rural life. Once, the rhythmic sound of looms echoed across villages, serving as a primary source of livelihood for many families. Today, that familiar sound is nearly disappearing as fewer people take up the craft.
Amid this decline, Ramlal, a resident of Darati village in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district, has been steadfastly preserving the age-old art of traditional shawl weaving for over three decades.
Despite limited resources, his dedication and perseverance have not only helped him master the craft but also sustain it with unwaverin...