Since the dawn of civilization, folk art has manifested itself through transformations of its most primitive forms. The beauty of folk art, charm, and its unique appeal combine
beautifully to give it an expressive aesthetic. Among the traditional artistic streams of folklore, one of the earliest is handloom weaving. The people of India learned to create
garments not only with cotton fibres but also by blending them with the exceptional craftsmanship of skilled artisans and their imaginations. This handloom craft carries a legacy
of nearly 10,000 years and has continued into the modern era. The handloom industry of Nadia district in West Bengal holds a prominent place globally. The ancient heritage of
handloom weaving in Nadia established trading posts in the handloom regions of Nadia and expanded once captivated British rulers. The EastIndia Company and French
traders of losing its heritage and is nearing extinction. The handloom industry in commercial activity. In today’s modern context, this industry is on the verge in Nadia has
preserved its identity and heritage. Yet, in the current areas such as Phulia, Santipur, Habibpur, Nabadwip, Muragacha, and Bethuadahari modern era, the industry is almost
disappearing. Socio-economically, the handloom is replaced by power loom. The traditional handloom industry and condition of the handloom weavers is deteriorating.
Manually operated machines and physical labour have been over shadowed bymodernmotorized machinery; this article, the traditional culture of Nadia district of West Bengal
and the artisan communities of Nadia are now in a fragile economic and social state. Once a significant contributor to the GDP of both West Bengal and India, the handloom
sector today has nearly vanished from the sphere of foreign trade. In present socio-economic and cultural status of the artist society will be discussed.
