Manipur Weaver Wahengbam Shaya Wins Prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Award
Wahengbam Shaya, an accomplished artisan from Manipur, has been honored with the Sant Kabir Handloom Award for 2023, also known as the Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay Award. This prestigious national recognition celebrates her exceptional skill in Inaphi weaving, a traditional Manipuri textile craft.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed his congratulations to Shaya via social media, highlighting her achievement as a source of immense pride for the state. In his tweet, he commended her dedication and mastery in handloom weaving, emphasizing the significance of her work in promoting Manipur’s cultural heritage.
"Congratulations to Smt. Wahengbam Shaya on receiving the Sant Kabir Handloom Award (Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay Award) 2023. Her exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to the traditional art of handloom weaving (Inaphi) have brought immense pride to Manipur. I wish her continued success," tweeted N. Biren Singh on July 29, 2024.
The Sant Kabir Handloom Award is a national-level accolade aimed at recognizing and celebrating outstanding artisans in the handloom sector. By receiving this honor, Shaya’s expertise in Inaphi has now gained national attention, further elevating the profile of traditional Manipuri textiles on a broader platform.
Her award not only acknowledges her personal mastery but also shines a spotlight on the rich handloom traditions of Manipur, potentially inspiring both current and future generations of weavers to continue practicing and preserving this invaluable cultural craft.
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