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VIRGIO used AI-driven demand signals and on‑demand manufacturing to cut waste, scale responsively, and reshape supply chains—positioning itself for rapid sustainable growth.

VIRGIO’s Made‑On‑Demand Leap: How AI and Real‑Time Data Are Rethinking Fashion Production

Kashiish Gulati4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

VIRGIO used AI-driven demand signals and on‑demand manufacturing to cut waste, scale responsively, and reshape supply chains-positioning itself for rapid sustainable growth. VIRGIO, the Bengaluru-based fashion‑tech challenger, showcased how it’s turning traditional apparel production on its head by marrying artificial intelligence with a Made‑On‑Demand (MOD) model. At the recently concluded event, company leaders shared concrete…

handigarh University’s MBA student Tanish Sharma launched e-commerce platform

Chandigarh University Student Launches ‘The Banjara’ to Take Indian Craft Heritage Global

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

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…

In Guangopolo, Ecuador, a handful of artisans still weave horsehair cedazos by hand, preserving a fading tradition against plastic, scarcity, and time.

Guardians of Guangopolo: Ecuador’s Last Horsehair Sieve Weavers Fight to Keep a 200-Year Craft Alive

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

In Guangopolo, Ecuador, a handful of artisans still weave horsehair cedazos by hand, preserving a fading tradition against plastic, scarcity, and time. A Craft Hanging By A Thread In Guangopolo, a village east of Quito, Ecuador, a small group of artisans continues to weave horsehair sieves called cedazos with remarkable patience and pride. The craft once defined…

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 Bridges Japan’s Artisanal Legacy with Contemporary Design

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

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…

Rare Planet transformed Indian handicrafts into a modern retail success, helping thousands of artisans reach wider markets through design, trust, and strong business growth.

Rare Planet: How Ranodeep Saha and Vijay Kumar Built an Artisan-First Craft Brand

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago05 mins

Rare Planet transformed Indian handicrafts into a modern retail success, helping thousands of artisans reach wider markets through design, trust, and strong business growth. From Clay Cups to a National Brand Rare Planet began as a simple idea and grew into one of India’s most recognizable craft-focused startups. Founded in 2017 by Ranodeep Saha, the…

Women Artisans in Kashmir Master Branding and Aesthetic Packaging at NIFT-RAMP Workshop

Kashiish Gulati1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Over 100 women artisans completed a NIFT- RAMP workshop on branding and aesthetic packaging to boost GI and ODOP handmade products from Kashmir. Women Artisans in Kashmir Master Branding and Aesthetic Packaging at NIFT-RAMP Workshop The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, concluded a one-day capacity-building programme with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar,…

SKUAST-K and NIFT Srinagar Sign MoU to Boost Value Addition in J&K’s Fibre Resources

Kashiish Gulati1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

SKUAST-K and NIFT Srinagar signed an MoU to drive collaborative research, innovation, and product development for wool, pashmina, and silk in Jammu and Kashmir. SKUAST-K and NIFT Srinagar Sign MoU to Boost Value Addition in J&K’s Fibre Resources Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology…

PM Vishwakarma’s second airport stall at Chandigarh’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport

PM Vishwakarma Brings Local Craft to the Sky: Second Airport Stall Boosts Artisan Market Access

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

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…

Quadrivio Group’s Alessandro Binello explains how the firm backs niche brands, expands internationally, and uses AI to support future growth.

Quadrivio Group Bets on Luxury, Technology and AI to Drive Global Growth

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Quadrivio Group’s Alessandro Binello explains how the firm backs niche brands, expands internationally, and uses AI to support future growth. Quadrivio Group has positioned itself as a distinctive private equity player by investing where lifestyle, technology and health care meet. In an interview published by WWD, cofounder and group CEO Alessandro Binello described how the…

X-Rite Pantone and NIFT have partnered to build advanced color management skills for India’s

X-Rite Pantone and NIFT Join Forces to Power India’s Fashion and Textile Color Future

Kashiish Gulati3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

X-Rite Pantone and NIFT have partnered to build advanced color management skills for India’s fashion and textile workforce, boosting employability, quality and digital design-to-production workflows. India’s fashion and textile ecosystem is entering a new phase of digital maturity as X-Rite Pantone and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) collaborate to strengthen color management skills…

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Kutch Craft Finds a Permanent Mumbai Home

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Guardians of Guangopolo: Ecuador’s Last Horsehair Sieve Weavers Fight to Keep a 200-Year Craft Alive

NID’s Design Excellence Powers India’s Global Innovation Showcase in France

FDDI and Punjab Industry Department Sign Three-Year MoU to Boost Skilling, Testing and Entrepreneurship

VIRGIO’s Made‑On‑Demand Leap: How AI and Real‑Time Data Are Rethinking Fashion Production

Giriraj Singh Urges Tiruppur to Scale MMF Production and Build a More Sustainable Textile Future

SAFATOS Exhibition Spotlights Filipino Footwear Excellence in Binondo

GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit Showcases India’s Handloom Heritage to Global Markets

Two Budgam Artisans Bring National Honour to Kashmir’s Kani Shawl Tradition

VIRGIO’s Made‑On‑Demand Leap: How AI and Real‑Time Data Are Rethinking Fashion Production

Chandigarh University Student Launches ‘The Banjara’ to Take Indian Craft Heritage Global

Guardians of Guangopolo: Ecuador’s Last Horsehair Sieve Weavers Fight to Keep a 200-Year Craft Alive

Craft x Tech Bridges Japan’s Artisanal Legacy with Contemporary Design

Rare Planet: How Ranodeep Saha and Vijay Kumar Built an Artisan-First Craft Brand

Women Artisans in Kashmir Master Branding and Aesthetic Packaging at NIFT-RAMP Workshop

SKUAST-K and NIFT Srinagar Sign MoU to Boost Value Addition in J&K’s Fibre Resources

PM Vishwakarma Brings Local Craft to the Sky: Second Airport Stall Boosts Artisan Market Access

Quadrivio Group Bets on Luxury, Technology and AI to Drive Global Growth

X-Rite Pantone and NIFT Join Forces to Power India’s Fashion and Textile Color Future