Weavers ready to support human-elephant coexistence in Assam

Aaranyak’s initiative in eastern Assam districts, in collaboration with the British Asian Trust and with support from the Darwin Initiative, is enhancing human-elephant coexistence.

This community-driven effort focuses on weaving gamochas with elephant motifs, showcasing the significance of elephants in the ecosystem and folklore.

In a press release from Aaranyak, the biodiversity organisation stated, “Aaranyak has launched an initiative to provide high-quality yarn as well as training to women handloom weavers from the community.”