Khumanthem Tombi Devi, 45, works and lives in Imphal located in picturesque Manipur. She lives with her husband, one daughter and two sons in a small thatched house. The family also own a TV and a bicycle. Khumanthem’s husband is a mason, her daughter is a weaver and the two younger sons are still in school. Khumanthem has worked very hard throughout her life, very much connected to her culture and roots. Her labours of love consist of ‘Phanek Mapannaibi’ mekhalas, which are hand-woven traditional outfits for women. Her products are mostly collected by handloom shops, wholesalers in markets, as well as individual customers. These mekhalas are compulsory worn in many cultural ceremonies. Khumanthem would like to request a loan for Rs 8,000/- from Rang De in order to continue with her business. She has already trained her daughter in the art of weaving too. With added profits, she is keen to provide the complete education to her younger sons. With over a decade of experience and good demand, there is no doubt that her venture will continue to succeed.
Khumanthem Tombi Devi, 45, works and lives in Imphal located in picturesque Manipur. She lives with her husband, one daughter and two sons in a small thatched house. The family also own a TV and a bicycle. Khumanthem’s husband is a mason, her daughter is a weaver and the two younger sons are still in school. Khumanthem has worked very hard throughout her life, very much connected to her culture and roots. Her labours of love consist of ‘Phanek Mapannaibi’ mekhalas, which are hand-woven traditional outfits for women. Her products are mostly collected by handloom shops, wholesalers in markets, as well as individual customers. These mekhalas are compulsory worn in many cultural ceremonies. Khumanthem would like to request a loan for Rs 8,000/- from Rang De in order to continue with her business. She has already trained her daughter in the art of weaving too. With added profits, she is keen to provide the complete education to her younger sons. With over a decade of experience and good demand, there is no doubt that her venture will continue to succeed.
Written by - Keerthy Rajasekharan
Khumanthem Tombi Devi, 45, works and lives in Imphal located in picturesque Manipur. She lives with her husband, one daughter and two sons in a small thatched house. The family also own a TV and a bicycle. Khumanthem’s husband is a mason, her daughter is a weaver and the two younger sons are still in school. Khumanthem has worked very hard throughout her life, very much connected to her culture and roots. Her labours of love consist of ‘Phanek Mapannaibi’ mekhalas, which are hand-woven traditional outfits for women. Her products are mostly collected by handloom shops, wholesalers in markets, as well as individual customers. These mekhalas are compulsory worn in many cultural ceremonies. Khumanthem would like to request a loan for Rs 8,000/- from Rang De in order to continue with her business. She has already trained her daughter in the art of weaving too. With added profits, she is keen to provide the complete education to her younger sons. With over a decade of experience and good demand, there is no doubt that her venture will continue to succeed.
