Related Keywords: Handloom Act, imitation product, legislation, Pashmina, powerloom spinning, Taar, weaving process, world famous textile
The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are planning to introduce a legislation to preserve the world famous textile, Pashmina. As there are a rapidly increasing power looms spinning imitation products which is posing serious challenge to the very existence of Pashmina shawls.
Once the legislation is passed and Pashmina is included in the reserved category, the power looms spinning Pashmina shawls manifold but the genuineness and superiority of the product have been compromised will become illegal.