The GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit connected Indian artisans, buyers and policymakers to expand global opportunities for GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products. A Strategic Platform for GI Products The Ministry of Textiles successfully hosted the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit on 5 August 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The Office…
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s “Workshop of the World” revisits the 1876 Centennial Expo and shows how craft, design and industry reshaped American making. Craft, Industry and a City of Makers The Philadelphia Museum of Art is using its new exhibition, “Workshop of the World: Arts & Crafts in Philadelphia,” to tell a story that…
Weaves of India Festival at CCIE Janpath showcases 116 heritage weaves, celebrating India’s handloom legacy and inviting citizens to support sustainable, artisan-led textile traditions. A Living Celebration of India’s Handloom Heritage The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is hosting the ‘Weaves of India’ Festival at the Central Cottage…
Chandigarh University’s MBA student Tanish Sharma launched e-commerce platform ‘The Banjara’ to connect Indian artisans with buyers nationwide, promoting heritage crafts and empowering rural communities. Vision behind The Banjara Chandigarh University MBA (Digital Marketing) student Tanish Sharma has founded an e-commerce platform called ‘The Banjara’ to bridge India’s traditional artisans with modern markets.Inspired by Prime…
PM Vishwakarma’s second airport stall at Chandigarh’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport gave local artisans high-visibility market access, strengthening “Vocal for Local” and livelihoods. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises expanded a practical market bridge for traditional artisans when it inaugurated the second operational PM Vishwakarma (PMV) stall at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International…
Craft x Tech brings global designers to Japan’s artisans, reimagining traditional techniques through contemporary art, collaboration, and experimental design across regions. Craft x Tech has emerged as a distinctive platform that connects Japan’s artisanal heritage with contemporary art and design, creating collaborations that test the boundaries of both tradition and innovation. Founded by Hideki Yoshimoto…
The J&K International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 concluded with strong buyer interest, new trade links for artisans, and targeted support for women SHGs and agro‑enterprises. Jammu and Kashmir’s efforts to rebuild export pathways for its artisans and agro‑producers reached a practical milestone as the two‑day Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 wrapped up at SKICC,…
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a comprehensive package of reforms and incentives aimed at accelerating growth in the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), supporting artisans, and attracting electronics and semiconductor investment. Delivered at a state function marking International MSME Day, the announcements emphasize faster approvals, targeted funding, market linkages and skill support…
Pithora art moved from tribal mud walls to a global showcase as Garvi Gurjari backed artisans, raised incomes, and highlighted Gujarat’s living heritage. Pithora Art Finds a New Canvas Pithora art, once painted only on the mud walls of tribal homes for ritual purposes, has now stepped into a wider public spotlight. At the Vibrant…
The SAFATOS Pilipinas Exhibition celebrated award-winning Filipino footwear designs, sustainable craftsmanship, and local innovation at Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo.
