Organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in Bharat Mandampam alongside Bharat Tex 2025, the fashion event, ‘Breathing Threads’ demonstrated the power of Indian heritage textiles on a global stage.
The event was organized at an amphitheatre in with Vaishali S Couture, Vaishali S Threadstories and in coordination with Handloom Export Promotion Council. It was a great success and hugely appreciated by buyers from overseas countries such as Australia, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Chile, etc. Stakeholders from the Indian textile industry also appreciated gther show.
A 24-year old brand, Vaishali S Couture is dedicated to reviving old and dying hand weaving techniques and offers them to the top global luxury brands.
The show featured fabrics woven in the villages from five different states viz. West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. The weaves were showcased by 20 models in 30 looks, draped in seven different weaving techniques including Chanderi, Maheshwari, Jamdani, Khun, Benarasi, Kota Doria, Murshidabad. Each of these weaves was creatively embellished with unique textures and cording.
The show highlighted the importance of skill and hard work alongwith with creativity in making a hand-woven fabric.
