Sant Kabir Award
Indian award / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sant Kabir Award is an Indian Government award conferred to outstanding weavers who have made valuable contribution in keeping alive the handloom heritage. It was established for dedication in building up linkages between the past, present and future through dissemination of knowledge on traditional skills and designs by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.[1] The award was christened in the memory of sant Kabir, a 15th-century mystic poet and sant of India.
The award is presented by the President of India, along with Shilp Guru Awards and National Awards to Master Craftspersons and master weavers, introduced in 1965.[2]