Lack of Government support and proliferation of power looms has been stifling the growth of handicrafts sector.
Craftsmen from the Machilipatnam, Pedana and the surrounding areas have gained international recognition in weaving sarees and fine quality threads.
Machilipatnam was producing world's thinnest hand-woven textiles and exporting them to Europe, West Africa, America and other countries since long time.
But the wheels of destiny have completed a full circle as weavers today, face unmatched competition from power looms and advanced technology adopted by modern and up coming companies.
Weavers have to survive with meager wages and testing times.
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