Monday 7 April 2025
Timeless Elegance of Indian Handlooms exhibited at “Breathing Threads” Fashion Show
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The office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms Ministry of Textiles
Government of India,had organized the fashion event titled Breathing Threads at Bharat -Tex 2025. The show was to feel the pulse of craftsmanship, to honor a living legacy, and to witness the timeless elegance of Indian handlooms in modern shapes and silhouettes.
The Indian hand-woven textiles are the untapped wealth of the country. It is just a question of showcasing these in a more modern and global language. It will set them back to the most admired luxury fashion stages around the globe. The show carried fabrics woven in the villages from 5 different states viz. West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka & Rajasthan.
Twenty models in 30 looks showcased these weaves, draped in 7 different weaving techniques: Chanderi, Maheshwari, Jamdani, Khun, Benarasi, Kota Doria, Murshidabad. Each weave was creatively embellished with unique textures and cording. The show was a testament of how much skill and hard work, together with creativity is needed to make a hand-woven fabric, and at the same time how a craft can be elevated to being one of the global luxury brands.
The show was a great success and demonstration of the power of Indian heritage textiles when given a global language. It mesmerised the eyes of buyers from overseas countries such as Australia, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Chile etc. The event was organized at amphitheatre in Bharat Mandapam on the sidelines of Bharat Tex- 2025 in association with Vaishali S Couture, Vaishali S Thread-stories Private Limited, Mumbai and in coordination with Handloom Export Promotion Council.
Vaishali S Couture is a 24-year-old brand dedicated to reviving old and dying hand weaving techniques and bringing them to the top global luxury stages by inserting innovation, creativity, and a very high level of quality. The beauty of Handloom and the mission of the brand is also its sustainability andzero waste strategy,in line with what are the living habits of Indian villages.
The fashion show was slated for Bharat Tex-2025, which is the textile industry’s largest and most comprehensive event. It comprised a mega expo spread across two venues and showcasing the entire textile ecosystem. It is also featuring a Global scale conference with over 70 conference sessions, Roundtables, Panel Discussions, and master classes.
The stake holders of Indian textile industry also revealed the unwavering support of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
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