handloom
handloom
/ˈhænd ˌlum/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a loom powered by hand
Usage(s):
- Rubinstein was born in 1887, in the shabby industrial town of Lodz, Poland, where his father owned a small handloom factory.
- Example: he would permit no expansion of textile mills, instead would double the output of handloom cloth.
- Local cigars and handloom products of the Rakhyne tribal families are good buys, as are multicolored sarongs and handwoven scarves.
Quotes
- "In Andhra Pradesh, handloom weavers too have committed suicide in recent months," Advani, who is the prime ministerial candidate of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), added.on Jan 13, 2009 By: LK Advani Source: Thaindian.com (blog)
- "The Government has given a 10 percent rebate on the handloom products of each and every state, which gave a chance to the public to witness a wide range of products at one place. Our main aim was to put forward the various ethnic products of...on Dec 12, 2009 By: Ajith Kumar Source: Daily News & Analysis
- "To counter the negative impact on exports due to the global financial crisis, I propose to extend the interest subvention of two per cent on pre and post shipment credit for certain employment oriented sectors ie textiles (including handloom &...on Feb 16, 2009 By: Pranab Mukherjee Source: Business Standard
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