Handloom x Blockchain: Weaving heritage with technology for a dignified future

As the world focuses on climate action at COP26, Sri Lanka must also reflect on its sustainable heritage. The handloom industry, with its 2,500-year history, has always been eco-friendly, relying on low energy consumption and empowering rural artisans. Yet today, it faces decline—not due to lack of talent, but because the value placed on handmade textiles has diminished.

Buzzwords like "sustainable" and "ethical" are often thrown around without real accountability. That’s where blockchain technology comes in. By embedding transparency into the supply chain—from fiber to fashion—blockchain allows consumers to verify where, how, and by whom a product was made. This restores dignity to artisans and combats greenwashing.

At Selyn, Sri Lanka’s only fair-trade handloom company, we’re integrating blockchain to share our story authentically and elevate handloom to premium markets. We believe this technology can revolutionize not only handloom, but the entire craft and apparel sectors. By humanizing supply chains and ensuring fair distribution of value, blockchain helps preserve culture, empower communities, and promote true sustainability.

The future of handloom lies in blending tradition with innovation. The question is: are Sri Lankan brands ready to lead?

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https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/9266/handloom-x-blockchain-weaving-heritage-with-technology-for-a-dignified-future