Boom time for traditional delicate wraps

Though the winter season is still far away, the age-old Amritsar shawl industry in Punjab is experiencing a boom in both domestic and international markets. There are more than 27 mechanised shawl manufacture units in Amritsar at present and those involved in the industry feel that the industry is in its 'Golden Era' at present. The beauty and ingenuity of the Amritsar shawls attract buyers from India as well as abroad.