Handloom weavers of iconic Tangail saree in Bangladesh seek UNESCO heritage status for their craft
- Posted on December 7, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Handloom weavers of iconic Tangail saree in Bangladesh seek UNESCO heritage status for their craft

TANGAIL, Bangladesh (AP) — The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter of the looms with rhythmic hand movements as the artisans use colorful silk and cotton threads