Vimor Handloom Foundation
Organisation purpose / activities
| The Vimor handloom foundation, an offshoot of Vimor, was set up in 2004 with the sole mission of empowering weavers and conserving the rich textile heritage of India. Vimor is a home-based store that opened in 1974; designing, documentation, revival of heritage weaves, as well as supporting and mentoring weavers have been its areas of focus. The foundation continues to carry forth the spirit and legacy of Vimor. The Vimor museum of living textiles established in 2019, is aimed at conserving the textiles of the common man. Research & documentation of oral history and textiles is one of its primary objectives, the craftsmen as well as donors of textiles to the museum are the main resources. |
Impact assessment
Vimor Has created around 5 million plus employment days since 1974 and 1000 plus handloom designs.
Extent of focus in Bengaluru
| Conservation, Awareness and livelihood creation |
