Fashion

The Polyester Lie – Why “Recycled PET Clothes” Are Not Sustainable but Dangerous

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When you hear the words “recycled clothes”, it sounds noble, doesn’t it? You picture bottles saved from landfills, spun into shiny new fabrics, and turned into fashionable jackets, t-shirts, or yoga pants. Brands sell you this story as if they are saving the planet one bottle at a time. But let’s strip away the marketing […]

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From Loom to Loan: How Debt Traps Choke Weaving Communities, and What Systemic Reforms Could Change This

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When you hear handloom, you imagine a saree rich in tradition, the steady beat of a loom, or the pride of heritage woven into threads. But behind every saree is also a struggle most people don’t see — the struggle of debt. For lakhs of weavers across India, weaving is not just an art, it

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Why Men’s Buttons Are on the Right and Women’s on the Left: The Hidden History Behind Our Shirts

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We wear shirts almost every day, yet most of us have never stopped to ask: why do men’s shirts button on the right while women’s button on the left? It’s one of those tiny details we take for granted—until one day you notice it, and suddenly it feels like a quiet mystery stitched into fashion

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78 Years of Independence — Yet 31 Lakh Weavers Still in Poverty. Why?

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India celebrates 78 years of independence with satellites, startups, and skyscrapers. Yet, hidden behind the noise is a shameful truth: our handloom weavers and artisans — over 31 lakh of them — still live in poverty. The Numbers That Cannot Be Ignored According to the Fourth Handloom Census of India (2019–20), there are about 31.45

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Polyester & Synthetic Fibers: The Silent Health Crisis Wrapped Around Us

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Walk into any shop, scroll any e-commerce site, or glance at a gym floor—polyester and its cousins nylon, spandex, and acrylic dominate. These fabrics are cheap, stretchable, and aggressively marketed as “modern.” But beneath the glossy advertisements, a chilling reality is unfolding: these clothes are plastic waste disguised as fashion, and they are infiltrating not

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The Future is Fusion: Why Global Fashion Needs India’s Textiles

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When you zoom out and look at the global fashion map, one thing becomes painfully clear: the world is choking on polyester, fast fashion, and landfill fashion waste. And yet, in the middle of this chaos, India has been quietly weaving something the West is desperately searching for — breathable, sustainable, and soulful textiles. Why

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Handloom & the Planet: Why Woven Threads Are Climate Action

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When we talk about handloom, too often the conversation stops at heritage or tradition. But let’s face it — in 2025, “heritage” alone doesn’t cut it. The planet is burning, oceans are choking on plastic, and the fashion industry is one of the biggest culprits. The truth is: handloom isn’t just culture. It’s climate action.

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Kerala’s Four GI-Certified Handloom Clusters: Threads of Heritage, Stories of Survival

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When we speak of Kerala’s cultural legacy, we often picture Kathakali dancers, temple festivals, or the calm backwaters. But hidden in the looms of its villages are centuries-old traditions that continue to define the identity of the state. These traditions have received formal recognition through the Geographical Indication (GI) certification from the Government of India

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Power to the Powerless: How Save Handloom Foundation is Redefining the Handloom Economy

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The wealthy and powerful have always carried a duty to the least powerful. But duty doesn’t just mean donations or sympathy — it means real empowerment, long-term dignity, and giving people the tools to stand tall on their own feet. At Save Handloom Foundation, that’s exactly what we’re building for India’s weavers and artisans —

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Indian Crafts Go Premium: Why “The Kunj” in Delhi is More Than Just a Mall

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On 21 August 2025, India drew a line in the sand of cultural history: the opening of The Kunj in Vasant Kunj, Delhi—India’s first-ever mall dedicated solely to heritage crafts and handlooms. Backed by the Ministry of Textiles and inaugurated by Union Minister Giriraj Singh and MoS Pabitra Margherita, the launch wasn’t just another ribbon-cutting.

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