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Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 04:32
Textiles Ministry launches ‘Vishwa Sutra’ to promote Indian handlooms globally
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The Ministry of Textiles has introduced ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’. A designer collection inspired by this initiative debuted at the 61st Femina Miss India event in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) alongside the National Institute of Fashion Technology, it reimagines Indian handlooms within a modern global design context.
The project unites 30 unique handloom weaves from various states across India. Designers have innovatively adapted them, drawing inspiration from 30 different countries to blend cultural diversity with contemporary fashion trends.
According to the Ministry, ‘Vishwa Sutra’ embodies the government’s ‘Vocal for Local to Global’ vision and Prime Minister’s 5F strategy – from Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. It underscores the handloom industry’s vital role in safeguarding cultural heritage, fostering sustainable jobs, and boosting India’s footprint in the international textile and fashion sectors.
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