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Indian weaver Khem Raj Sundriyal won the 2026 Padma Shri for revitalizing Jamdani weaving and Panipat Khes.
Khem Raj Sundriyal, a master weaver from Panipat, has been awarded India’s Padma Shri in 2026 for his six-decade dedication to handloom crafts, particularly Jamdani weaving and revitalizing Panipat Khes.
Despite personal hardships, he modernized traditional techniques, introduced innovative designs like wool shawls and art tapestries, and elevated the region’s global reputation.
His work in training weavers and improving dyeing and loom efficiency helped transform Panipat into a major export hub.
Sundriyal expressed gratitude for the national recognition, crediting the merit-based selection process and urging youth to preserve India’s handloom legacy.
El tejedor indio Khem Raj Sundriyal ganó el Padma Shri de 2026 por revitalizar el tejido Jamdani y Panipat Khes.