Every stall will represent the unique textile identity of a state or UT, while a fashion ramp walk will reinterpret these handlooms through a modern lens — with participation from professional designers, fashion models, and student fashion clubs, Sirsa said.
The event, ‘Vastra Katha’, will be held under the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB) and aims to blend tradition, sustainability, and youth-led innovation through a curated exhibition, GI-tagged textiles, and a fashion ramp walk themed on the Vedic civilisation.
Advertisement
Sharing his vision for the DKVIB, Sirsa said, “We are introducing long-overdue reforms to make the board sustainable by the end of the year and profitable by 2026. The government has already allocated Rs 50 crore for skilling and capacity-building in the handloom sector, and we are now complementing that with platforms like Vastra Katha to generate livelihoods and enhance the visibility of artisans,” he added.
Advertisement
The minister said that the exhibition will have 24 stalls to showcase rare, GI-tagged handloom fabrics from across the country, including Monga Silk from Assam, Pochampally & Gadwal from Telangana, Kanchipuram Silk from Tamil Nadu, Chanderi & Maheshwari from Madhya Pradesh, Kasavu from Kerala, Patola from Gujarat, Kantha from West Bengal, and Bunkai Silk from Odisha, among others.
Every stall will represent the unique textile identity of a state or UT, while a fashion ramp walk will reinterpret these handlooms through a modern lens — with participation from professional designers, fashion models, and student fashion clubs, Sirsa said.
The minister further said that more than 150 students from top colleges in the city, like Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College, Hindu College, GTB Khalsa College, Guru Gobind Singh College, and others, will be actively involved in the event.
Leading fashion designers have also been brought on board to be a part of the initiative and lend creative insights to the cause of promoting handlooms.
Sirsa also highlighted the environmental urgency of the initiative, noting that handloom is rooted in nature and sustains rural livelihoods.
“Handloom is more than heritage — it’s climate action rooted in culture,” the minister added.
The minister also extended his gratitude to CM Gupta for her continued support to the DKVIB and its revival roadmap.
He further acknowledged that the initiative draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign, which aims to empower artisans and promote the country’s rich craft legacy.
Advertisement
