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Why is Sualkuchi known for weaving?

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Map highlighting the state of Assam in northeastern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Dispur marked. Assam is shown bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, with surrounding countries and Indian states labeled for context. A small inset globe in the corner indicates Assam's location within Asia.
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Sualkuchi is renowned for weaving because it is a village where the craft is deeply integrated into daily life and the local economy. Nearly every household in the village possesses at least one loom, and the vast majority of its inhabitants are highly skilled weavers. This widespread participation in the craft makes Sualkuchi a central hub for the production of textiles in Assam.1