X-Rite Pantone and NIFT Join Forces to Power India’s Fashion and Textile Color Future
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…
Chandigarh University Student Launches ‘The Banjara’ to Take Indian Craft Heritage Global
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 Brings Local Craft to the Sky: Second Airport Stall Boosts Artisan Market Access
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…
NIFT Mumbai Showcases Academic Excellence and Industry Connect at HGH India 2026
NIFT Mumbai used HGH India 2026 to present its programmes, student projects and sustainability focus while building stronger links with industry. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, marked its presence at HGH India 2026, one of the country’s leading trade exhibitions for home textiles, home décor,…
Quadrivio Group Bets on Luxury, Technology and AI to Drive Global Growth
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…
Odisha’s Rath Yatra Chariots Near Completion as 220 Artisans Add Final Touches in Puri
In Puri, skilled artisans are completing the three Jagannath Rath Yatra chariots with traditional tools, devotion, and precision ahead of the annual procession. Chariots Enter Final Phase Puri is in the final stretch of preparations for the Jagannath Rath Yatra, as around 220 artisans work to complete the three grand chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord…
Guardians of Guangopolo: Ecuador’s Last Horsehair Sieve Weavers Fight to Keep a 200-Year Craft Alive
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…
Giriraj Singh Urges Tiruppur to Scale MMF Production and Build a More Sustainable Textile Future
During his Tiruppur visit, Textile Minister Giriraj Singh backed MMF expansion, sustainable production, and stronger policy support for India’s apparel export growth. Tiruppur Under the Spotlight Union Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh’s visit to Tiruppur brought fresh attention to one of India’s most important apparel hubs. The minister toured Nethaji Apparel Park, interacted with industry…
Rare Planet: How Ranodeep Saha and Vijay Kumar Built an Artisan-First Craft Brand
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…
Craft x Tech Bridges Japan’s Artisanal Legacy with Contemporary Design
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…
