As Ministry of Tourism, Government of India continues with the initiative of organising a series of Webinars under the overall theme of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’, its 8thwebinar in this series on “North East India-Experience the Exclusive villages” with focus on Assam < Meghalaya
Villages of Assam:
Sualkuchi – situated on the Northern banks of the Brahmaputra about 35 km from Guwahati, Sualkuchi is a block of Kamrup district. It is one of the World’s largest weaving villages where 74% of the households are engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics ranging from the golden Muga to the ivory white Pat and the light beige Eri or Endi silk is famous for its centuries old heritage of weaving. People here support the concept of Ahimsa Silk breeding where silk is obtained without killing the silk worms. It is a noble step towards creating an Eco friendly environment.
Ranthali – Is a very small village of Nagaon district and is famous for handmade jewellery and the designs mostly depict floral and fauna treasures of the region. Traditional designs of Assamese jewelleries are simple but decorated with vibrant red gemstone, ruby or mina.
Hajo – Hajo is 25 km from the city of Guwahati and is famous as a Pilgrimage Centre for the Hindus, Buddhists < Muslims with the revered Temple Hayagriva MadhavaTemple