Crewel, chain stitch products to cost more

Srinagar, Apr 16: The Crewel and Chainstitch Exporters and Manufacturers Association (CCEMA) has announced an increase in Handicraft products of crewel, and chain stitch due to a rise in manufacturing cost.

In a statement, CCEMA held a meeting with the Workers Union and after discussing issues for the general welfare of workers artisans and keeping in view the tremendous price hike in essential commodities for the last two years.

“A unanimous decision was taken between the manufacturers and exporters association and worked. The artisan wages have been already increased with effect from October 1, 2023.

“In this backdrop, the manufacturing cost of the Crewel and Chainstitch hand embroidered products has been increased upto 10 percent. All the esteemed buyers in the International and Domestic market may consider this price increase before placing orders with their respective manufacturers,” CCEMA said in a statement.