Crafts Council of India brings India’s textile heritage to Chennai
The Crafts Council of India is hosting a two-day exhibition in Chennai to celebrate Handloom Day, featuring diverse textile traditions from across the country. The event emphasizes sustainable practices, such as repurposing fabric remnants into accessories.
Why it matters
The exhibition promotes the preservation of Indian handloom heritage and encourages sustainable consumption in the fashion industry.
For two days, Chennai will play host to India’s vast textile heritage to commemorate Handloom Day (August 7) by turning MRC Centre into a showcase of diverse handcrafts from across the country. . From resist-dyeing techniques of bandhani and leheriya to the stitches of kantha and the geometric precision of ikat, the Crafts Council of India (CCI) is bringing together artisans, designers, and techniques that have kept these traditions alive for generations.
Spread across 39 stalls, the exhibition will showcase an array of saris, garments, and handcrafted fabrics, offering visitors a closer look at the people and stories behind the creations.
Weavers Studio dyeing | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
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