Banaras Weaver Mahesh Suman Shines at Surajkund Mela with Award-Winning Handmade Textiles

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News18•31-01-2026, 22:21
Banaras Weaver Mahesh Suman Shines at Surajkund Mela with Award-Winning Handmade Textiles
- •Mahesh Kumar Suman, a President-honored weaver from Banaras, is showcasing his handmade sarees, suits, and dupattas at the Surajkund International Mela.
- •His unique, handmade textiles are popular in India and have high demand in international markets like Moscow, Germany, and Mexico, especially his dupattas in Germany.
- •Mahesh guarantees pure quality, personally handles block printing and designing, and offers products at prices lower than the market.
- •He received the National Award in 1999 and the Silk Guru Award in 2008, both from the President, and aims for a Padma Shri.
- •With a factory in Banaras employing 21 people, Mahesh has been a regular participant at the Surajkund Mela since 1999, offering sarees from 1200 rupees and suits from 600 rupees.
Why It Matters: Mahesh Suman, a celebrated Banaras weaver, is captivating visitors at Surajkund Mela with his globally acclaimed handmade textiles.
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