ENA Sectors 2026-04-17 15:57:24 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Apr 17 (KNN) </strong>The Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles has collaborated with the Femina Miss India platform to promote Indian handlooms through a thematic initiative titled Vishwa Sutra Weaves of India for the World,.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As part of the initiative, an exclusive handloom collection will be unveiled during the grand finale of Femina Miss India, showcasing the diversity, craftsmanship and sustainability of Indias traditional weaving sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A key feature of the initiative is the participation of winners representing States and Union Territories, each presenting a handloom ensemble inspired by their regions weaving tradition and creatively aligned with the cultural aesthetics of a selected country. The concept aims to connect Indias textile heritage with global fashion narratives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collection draws fr0m a wide range of traditional weaves, including Varanasi Brocade, Kanchipuram, Kota Doria, Maheshwari, Patola, Ikat, Kasavu, Paithani, Phulkari, Jamdani, Pashmina and Muga Silk, among others.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Development Commissioner (Handlooms) M. Beena said the collaboration seeks to enhance the visibility of Indian handlooms among younger audiences, fashion stakeholders and global consumers, while reinforcing the role of handlooms as both cultural heritage and a future-oriented sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias handloom sector supports livelihoods for over 35 lakh weavers and allied workers and is witnessing renewed interest amid rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textiles in domestic and international markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the ministry, the initiative aligns with the governments Vocal for Local vision and the 5F framework&mdash;Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign&mdash;aimed at strengthening cultural industries, promoting sustainable livelihoods and expanding Indias presence in global textile markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45831 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/textiles-ministry-femina-miss-india-collaborate-to-promote-handlooms 2026-04-17 15:57:24 knnindia.co.in