On 10th August 2024, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh paid a visit to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar, and took part in the Handloom Pakhwada festivities.

The Minister opened a carefully crafted handloom display highlighting the history of Indian textiles while he was there.

The show included a variety of handwoven items that demonstrated the imagination, skill, and commitment that have been fundamental to India’s textile traditions for many years. Every item on show was a tribute to the weavers’ talent and craftsmanship as well as their dedication to protecting and sharing this rich cultural legacy.

Giriraj Singh held conversations with the NIFT Gandhinagar teachers and students after the show. These exchanges gave rise to a thorough understanding of the inventive exercises and progressive course material that the institute offers.

He talked about how NIFT is reimagining Indian textiles for the future by fusing ancient textile techniques with modern design concepts, therefore preserving and reimagining the country’s rich cultural past. The Minister conveyed his appreciation for the institute’s initiatives to develop a fresh batch of designers who are enthusiastic about preserving and developing India’s rich textile legacy.

He was upbeat about the future of Indian textiles, believing that the rich traditions of the handloom sector will continue to flourish with sustained creativity, dedication, and design, managerial, and technology interventions of NIFT.

A magnificent handloom fashion walk honouring the beauty and craftsmanship of India’s talented artisans served as the main event’s focal point. The fashion show showed the elaborate and varied designs that are a characteristic of India’s textile industry, providing a strong platform for the promotion of handlooms in that country.