Handloom Industry Analysis

3.1 BACKGROUND AND INCEPTION OF THE COMPANY

Government of Karnataka- Karnataka state handloom Development Corporation (KHDC) Bangalore.

In 1964, the KHDC started a production center at channapatana where artisans could work on per piece basis. In 1980-81 this was converted to a rural marketing service center to impart financial and design assistance, supply raw material and procure finished goods for sale in tourist handlooms showrooms. Around 1983-84 KHDC surveyed 900 artisans families living within a 10 kms radius of channapatana and identified the poorest and most deserving artisans. KHDC then with common facility center which included 30 power lathes and housing for 126 artisan families. A standing committee was established to allot the

Design consultancy

3. Manufacturing of traditional and printed silks Sarees

4. Designing of Sarees and soham shirts

5. Exporter of Cotton Home Furnishing

6. Supply of raw materials like silk, janatha varieties, non janatha varieties and polyester.

3.3. VISION, MISSION AND QUALITY POLICIES

VISION

“To make handloom industry a dynamic, vibrate, value based learning organization with human resources exceptionally skilled, highly motivated and committed to meet the current and future challenges”.

MISSION

• The prosperity of the weaver and the prosperity of the corporation

• It’s our aim to improve the economic and social status of the weaver by achieving and maintaining quality at all levels of production, which will then ensure the well being of the corporation

• Providing employment to the handlooms weavers outside co-operative sector round the year, which includes supply of raw material, technical guidance, training facilities and marketing support.

• Implementing welfare schemes sponsored by government of Karnataka and government of India for the benefits of weavers

• Repositioning the company from market follower to market leaders

QUALITY

In our range, we offer Silk Sarees, Kanjeevaram Sarees, Silk Sarees and Traditional Silk Sarees. Available in different designs, colors and styles, these are widely demanded by our clients spread across the world. We also meet customized requirement for our clients benefit.

Printed silk sarees We offer a wide range of fancy printed silk sarees that are manufactured as per the client’s requirements. These are available in various sizes, colors, designs and patterns.

Soham shirts We offer a wide variety of Soham Shirts that is designed from quality cloth material. These are available in all standard sizes and color combinations.Skilfully stitched and comfortable to wear our range is in high demand by our clients spread across the globe. We also meet customized requirement of our clients.

Cotton bed linen The bed linens we manufacture are made of plain 100% cotton percale and 50/50 blended options. Further, we also use latest trends in designing the same with 100% cotton jacquard in stripes, dots, dobby box, and uneven stripes.

Chenille Throw