The Ministry of Textiles has launched an initiative called ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’. A designer collection based on the initiative was presented at the 61st Femina Miss India held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The initiative has been developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology. It aims to present Indian handlooms in a contemporary global design framework.
Under this initiative, 30 distinct handloom weaves from across the country have been brought together, each representing a different state. These weaves have been creatively reinterpreted with design inspirations drawn from 30 countries, reflecting diverse cultures and modern fashion sensibilities.
The Ministry said that the initiative highlights the Government’s vision of Vocal for Local to Global and the Prime Minister’s 5F framework – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. It also emphasises the role of the handloom sector in preserving cultural heritage, generating sustainable livelihoods and strengthening India’s presence in the global textile and fashion market.
