India Hand Made Collective (IHMC) organised a three-day Natural-Dye Handmade Exhibition to provide visitors with a platform to interact directly with artisans.
Held from Aug 30-Sep 01, 2024 in Bengalaru, the exhibition featured several workshops focusing on cotton, and handspun and hand woven fabrics, These fabrics were dyed naturally in floral eco print, block prints, kalamkari, Lambadi embroidery, Bengal Muslin and Jamdani weaves, observed Mahima Thangappan, Co-ordinator, IHMC,
The products displayed at the exhibition included saris, fabrics, women’s wear, menswear, home decor, accessories, terracotta crafts, bamboo crafts, banana fiber crafts, coconut shell crafts and cloth diapers. The exhibition aimed to promote a sustainable lifestyle and fashion and work with only biodegradable cotton, Thangappan added.
IHMC was started in 2020 by Ananthoo, Tula Organic Garments alongwith Tara Aslam, Nature Alley; Dr Lalitha, Porgai Artisans Association; Arup Rakshit, MG Gramodyog Sewa Sansthan Foundation and Late Karuna Tai Futane, Gram Sewa Mandal, Wardha.
The organisation works with artisans and craftsmen. It mainly generates revenue by organising various exhibitions. During the COVID-19 lockdown, it shifted to virtual exhibitions and united as a collective to reduce carbon footprints.
