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202524 minPGdocumentary

Woven Dreams

202524 minPGdocumentary

Hundreds of women participate in Looms of Ladakh, a cooperative founded in 2017 that combines traditional textile crafts with modern design.

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Hundreds of women participate in Looms of Ladakh, a cooperative founded in 2017 that combines traditional textile crafts with modern design.

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Varun Chauvadirector

Arif Wazirdirector

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Looms of Ladakh, a cooperative formed in 2017, is led by women in the Ladakh region of India. The group creates textiles that blend traditional crafts with modern designs. Hundreds of women participate in this initiative. Their work promotes leadership and provides sustainable livelihoods. The cooperative aims to become a recognized ethical luxury brand. The film runs for 24 minutes and documents these efforts and their impacts on the community.

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