History and Origin-Occupation Trends-Nature of Establishments-workshop, Raw materials-cotton-Dyeing or colouring-Different types of looms and com ponents-Manufacturing production, and sales-finance-marketing and its problems-Government assistance-Traning facilities and financial help-schemes under the Third Five Year Plan, Sericulture, Silk Weaving at Sualkuchi, Pottery, Blacksmithy, Woodworks and Carpentry, Cane and Bamboo works,