✅ Basic Info Name: Solapur Chaddar State: Maharashtra (Solapur) GI Tag Year: 2005 Category: Handloom / Textile 🧵 Unique Features Made from pure cotton Known for durability & absorbency Distinct bold geometric / jacquard patterns,vibrant colorsNo loose threads → tightly woven finish→ long-lastingReversible: Same design visible on both sides ⚙️ Manufacturing Process Yarn preparation (cotton spinning) Dyeing (bright, fast colors) Warping & setting loom Weaving (Jacquard loom) → creates patterns Finishing (cutting, folding) ⚙️ Weaving Technique Produced on jacquard looms Designs woven directly (not printed) Strong interlocking weave → long-lasting 👥 Artisan & Industry Produced by local weavers of Solapur Mix of: Handloom sector Powerloom sector Provides large-scale employment 🏭 Historical Importance Solapur = major textile hub since colonial period Known as “Manchester of Maharashtra” (for textiles) 📊 Economic Importance Major textile product of Maharashtra Exported across: India Middle East & Africa Known alongside Solapur Terry Towels ⚠️ Issues Competition from machine-made cheap bedsheets Decline of traditional handloom weavers Price pressure in markets