Fashion

A Stitch in Time for the Next Generation In a powerful signal of support for India’s traditional crafts, the Delhi Government has stepped up to double down on its commitment to nurturing the next generation of handloom talent. From the 2025–26 academic session, students at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Jodhpur, will see […]

🇮🇳 A Foreign Woman Who Made Indian Weaves Her Life In the quiet town of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, the sound of handlooms had almost disappeared by the 1970s. The beautiful Maheshwari sarees, once worn by royals, were being forgotten. But just when it seemed the tradition was lost, a woman from America arrived and changed

In recent years, tribal fashion from India—especially states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh—has found itself in the global spotlight. From the bustling lanes of the Adiwasi Mela to the dazzling ramp lights of Dubai Fashion Week, indigenous weaves and motifs like Sohrai, Kohvar, and Bastar Dhokra have won applause. But applause isn’t investment. And visibility

When Education Wears Its Culture on Its Sleeve In a nation as rich in tradition as India, sometimes the simplest steps spark the biggest revolutions. One such quiet but powerful move has come from Khallikote Unitary University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where staff members are now required to wear handloom and Khadi attire every Friday. No,

As the curtains rise on Australian Fashion Week (AFW) 2025 from May 12 to 16 at Sydney’s iconic Carriageworks, the global fashion community turns its gaze toward a redefined purpose. This year, AFW stands as more than just a glamorous showcase—it is a declaration of change, led by sustainability, emerging talent, and a deep respect

In a world obsessed with metrics, margins, and mass production, it’s easy to club every hand that toils into the same bracket: labour. But not all hands simply work — some create, some weave magic, and some breathe stories into fibers and threads. Those hands belong to weavers and artisans. Despite low or no earnings