The 52nd edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts (IHGF) Delhi Fair was concluded yesterday with a Valedictory Ceremony and Best Display Awards in the presence of distinguished guests Dr. Syed Zafar Islam, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Sunil Bharala, Chairman/ Minister of State, Labour Welfare Council, Government of UP. They gave away the...
Not just domestic sales but handicrafts exports are also looking up this year as the government, traders and artisans are reaching out to consumers through all available avenues. The handicraft sector, which was severely hit due to the pandemic and lockdown period, is finally looking up with both domestic and overseas sales picking up, raising...
India’s handicraft exports during the April-September period of the current fiscal year grew by 60 percent to Rs 15,996, the textiles ministry said in a statement. India’s handicraft exports grow 60 percent during April-September period The ministry recently organised the 52nd edition of the IHGF-Delhi Fair – Autumn 2021 at the India Expo Centre &...
New Delhi: The essence of Khadi’s simplicity, purity and sustainability was reflected through the Khadi fashion show organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi last evening. The fashion show, curated by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) led by ace designer and KVIC Advisor Shri Sunil Sethi,...
Indian Textile Industry So before jumping on the impact which the pandemic had on the textile industry let us quickly take a glance at the Indian textile industry. It is one of the oldest industries which contributes to our country’s economy. The Indian textile industry contributed 7% to industrial production (by value) in 201819. The...
But, the infrastructure should be set up by the states and the Centre; roping in private investors may complicate matters The seven mega textiles-and-apparel parks to be set up under the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme should provide the sector much-needed world-class infrastructure. Despite several inherent advantages, especially the...
From gorgeous silk saris in the 1980s to exporting fabrics for home furnishing and sustainable fashion brands today, Bengaluru’s Tharangini Studios, by Lakshmi Srivathsa and Padmini Govind, has practiced sustainable fashion long before it became a buzzword on Instagram. For nearly 45 years, Bengaluru-based Tharangini Studio has specialised in ethically-made and organic hand block printed...
Krishna, a resident of Abids in Hyderabad, is one of the very few individuals in Telangana who is keeping the art of centuries-old block printing alive. He was about 25-years-old when he first stepped into this profession. His deft hands spin magic and create intricate and exquisite designs on pure silk, silk cotton, and Chanderi...
The new initiative is intended to provide direct market access opportunities to approx. 3.5 million handloom workers and 2.7 million handicraft artisans In a move to provide enhanced market access to weavers and artisans, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has initiated a drive to onboard weavers and artisans on the GeM portal so as to enable them...
Sabyasachi’s global collaboration with H&M sold out within minutes, but left behind a long debate on artisan rights, and what it will take for Indian design to be coveted on a global stage About 15 km from Jaipur in Rajasthan is the storied town of Sanganer, a busy hub of craftspeople deft in the age-old...
