Srinagar, Oct 29: The Crewel and Chainstitch Exporters and Manufacturers Association (CCEMA) has announced an increase in Handicraft products of crewel, chain stitch due to rise in manufacturing cost.
In a statement, CCEMA held a meeting with the Workers Union in the office of Khalid Sheikh and Sons Nawaz Bazar.
“After discussing all the issues for the general welfare of the work-class and keeping in view the tremendous price hike in all the essential commodities during the last two years, a unanimous decision was taken between the manufacturers association and workers union. It was decided that the artisan wages will increase with effect from October 1. Further the wages of other job workers involved in its overall manufacturing process have also been considered,” secretary CCEMA said in a statement.
“In this backdrop the manufacturing cost of the Crewel and Chainstitch hand embroidered products in increase 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. In case of any clarification, Buyers, manufacturers or any other person can contact our helpline numbers of CCEMA-7889910220, 7889351734/9906887163,” the statement added.