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Fabindia established in 1960 by John Bissell, a popular Indian chain store which stocks and sells garments, furnishings, fabrics and other ethnic products handmade by craftspeople across the country has begun retailing Manipuri textiles, the brand recently purchased textiles worth Rs 14 lakhs from weavers in Manipur.
Two Delhi-based designers provided training to the local weavers to help them understand market demand and to ensure quality products that appeal to customers across the country.