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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
FDCI and India Art Fair present textile showcase at crafts museum
As part of the lead-up to National Handloom Day 2025, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in collaboration with the India Art Fair's Young Collectors' Programme, opened an exhibition titled 'Re-imagining A Way Back to Us: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion and Textiles in India.' The exhibition is being held at the Innovation Gallery and Textile Gallery II of the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by Neelam Shammi Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. Also present were senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles including Amrit Raj, Shri Rohit Kansal, Dr M Beena, Asit Gopal, Padmini Singla, Shubhra, Tanu Kashyap, Dr Noopur Anand and Col Manoj Rana. Curated by Sunil Sethi for the Textile Gallery and Sreyansi Singh for the Innovation Gallery, the exhibition brings together the work of design labels from across India. These include 2112 Saldon (Ladakh), 7Weaves (Assam), Boito (Odisha), Bihar (Bihar), Erode (Tamil Nadu), Johargram (Jharkhand), Kiniho (Meghalaya), and Tega Collective in collaboration with Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra (Karnataka). Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola According to Sunil Sethi, Chairman of FDCI, the exhibition is intended to highlight the evolving language of Indian textiles, bringing stories of regional artisans into the spotlight. He said the aim is to connect craft with innovation and create opportunities for cultural dialogue. Jaya Asokan, Fair Director of India Art Fair, also emphasised the importance of collaboration between institutions in celebrating and promoting indigenous fashion. The exhibition opened on August 1, 2025 and is on view at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hans India
08-08-2025
- General
- Hans India
JNTUH observes National Handloom Day, celebrates India's textile legacy
Hyderabad: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) commemorated National Handloom Day 2025 with a spirited tribute to India's rich handloom heritage and the artisans who preserve it. The event, held in the open area in front of the Administrative Building on Thursday, brought together a wide cross-section of the university community in a show of cultural pride and solidarity. Principals of constituent colleges, Heads of Departments, faculty, and non-teaching staff—including outsourced and contract employees—participated in large numbers, many dressed in handloom and Khadi attire. The program was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor and attended by University Rector Dr. K. Vijayakumar Reddy and Registrar Prof. K. Venkateswara Rao. The NSS Cell, under the guidance of Coordinator Dr. S. Shobharani, organized the event.
India Today
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
7 iconic handloom sarees that'll make your soul swipe right this National Handloom Day
If sarees had Tinder, these handloom beauties would get all the right swipes. And with National Handloom Day 2025 around the corner, it's time to give your wardrobe the desi reboot it deserves, starting with these jaw-dropping, silk-gliding, cotton-breathing icons from across get draped in drama.1. Kanjeevaram (Tamil Nadu): The saree that drinks gold for breakfast Kanjeevaram (Tamil Nadu) advertisementIf sarees were royalty, Kanjeevaram would be the drama queen with a palace. Think bold borders, temple tales in thread, and enough silk to make you glide into a wedding like you own it. Bonus: Doubles up as a family heirloom or bulletproof vest—depending on who you ask.2. Banarasi (Uttar Pradesh): Zari's favorite child Banarasi (Uttar Pradesh) Oh, Banarasi. The reason your mom gasped when Deepika wore it. Intricate brocades, Mughal motifs, and gold that refuses to be subtle. Warning: may cause unexpected auntie approval and admiration from people who think minimalism is a disease.3. Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh): Float like a feather, flaunt like a diva Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh) This is your summer crush in fabric form. Light as air and shiny like you just moisturized your soul, Chanderi is what you wear when you want to look elegant but feel like you're wearing nothing (in a classy way, of course).4. Sambalpuri Ikat (Odisha): Ikat you not, this one's a bombshell Sambalpuri Ikat (Odisha) From Odisha with love—and a serious eye for symmetry. Sambalpuri sarees feature tie-dye magic that creates perfectly mirrored motifs. We're talking chakra, shankha, and traditional patterns that shout 'I have heritage AND taste, thank you very much.'5. Pochampally Ikat (Telangana): Geometry class, but make it vogue Pochampally Ikat (Telangana) Bold, bright, and begging to be twirled in. Pochampally is what happens when patterns go to art school. Wear it to your next brunch and watch people ask if you're launching a sustainable fashion label.6. Paithani (Maharashtra): Peacock power in silk form Paithani (Maharashtra) Shiny? Check. Regal? Double check. With its golden threads and iconic peacock motifs, the Paithani saree isn't just worn—it makes an entrance. Bonus: the pallu swish is next-level seductive.7. Jamdani (West Bengal): Poetry, woven Jamdani (West Bengal): This is not a saree; it's a love letter in cotton. Jamdani weaves are so delicate, you'll feel like a floating poem. The patterns are handwoven onto the loom because machine-made is so last WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?Because every thread tells a story. And handloom sarees don't just make you look good—they feel good. They're eco-friendly, artisan-powered, and every drape supports generations of weavers. That's what we call guilt-free TO PICK?advertisementWant wedding glam? Pick Kanjeevaram or weekday elegance? Go Chanderi, Bomkai, or a cultural flex? Sambalpuri, Patola, Pasapalli are ready to to start an Instagram trend? Wear Kasavu to your next airport this National Handloom Day, ditch the fast fashion and embrace the loom love. Because nothing hugs your curves (or your conscience) quite like a saree that's 100% soul, 0% polyester.- Ends
