Related Keywords: Berhampur, Berhampur Pata Handloom Weaver’s Welfare Association, government scheme, Kalsh designs, silk saris, the silk city, Weavers
Berhampur nicknamed as the silk city is one of the oldest and largest cities of Odisha famous for its pure silk saris with unique ‘Kalash’ designs despite of good demand throughout Odisha, the production level of Berhampuri silk saris is declining fast as the silk sari weavers are gradually leaving the traditional occupation owing to less income.