Women Leaders in Textiles from Asia are Providing Fashion for the Modern World

The textile industry plays a significant role in Indian economy by providing direct employment to an estimated 35 million people, by contributing 4 per cent of GDP and accounting for 35 per cent of gross export earnings. Textile industries have done considerable good to their economies. It is a major revenue generator in most of the Asian countries. They bring novelty to the world textile market. Asian textiles are sought after in the entire world.

Importance of textile industry in Asia: Asian countries have a lot to offer in terms of textiles. In fact, the economy of many Asian countries is majorly dependent on textiles. South Asian and south-east Asian countries play an important role in the global textile front. They are full of natural resources and manpower that helps them in making good quality textiles at low prices. The developed economies of the world usually import textiles or tie up with the manufacturing units to satisfy their requirements. The global textile industry is currently dominated by two Asian countries India and China.

Significance of Women Leaders in Textiles from Asia: Industrialization redefined the role of women in the home, at the same time opening new opportunities for them as industrial wage earners. They have contributed in multiple ways, from spinning to weaving, designing, marketing, and much more. Today, women's influence is evident in their leadership and management skills, as well as in their creative designs and original concepts. Critical to transforming the position of women workers across the garment sector in Asia within the new post-COVID-19 ”normal” is ensuring that women's voice, representation and leadership lie at the heart of dialogue, policy development and decision-making in future strategies and plans.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in Textiles from Asia – 2023’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.