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Detailed explanation-1: -:Microsoft India Saturday announced the launch of a new e-commerce platform here for handloom weavers under its Project ReWeave,as part of its philanthropic initiative.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anuprerna launches e-commerce platform, eyes international handloom trade. Handloom business Anuprerna has launched an e-commerce platform to facilitate international business and aims to increase wages for its weavers in East India through trade with countries including the UK and Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Microsoft India has launched a new e-commerce platform re-weave.in for handloom weavers under its Project ReWeave, part of its philanthropic initiatives.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian handloom industry is one of the oldest and largest cottage industries in India with a standing ancient tradition dating back thousands of years for their excellent craftsmanship, representing the vibrant Indian culture.

Detailed explanation-5: -The majorly exported handloom products from India are mats and mattings, carpets, rugs, bedsheets, cushion covers and other handloom articles. During 2020-21, the mats and mattings exported from the country had a share of 29% in the total exports. The home textile constitutes over 60% of India’s total handloom exports.