Being held from Sep 12-16 at Shilpakala Vedika, Hitec City in Hyderabad, the Silk India Handloom Expo 2024 celebrates India's vibrant handloom tradition by showcasing a range of intricate and exquisite handcrafted fabrics from across the country.
Organised by Desi Kalaa in association with Bengal Handloom Art, the event brings together artisans, weavers, designers, and textile enthusiasts under one roof. The expo was formally inaugurated by Prerana Simha, Counselor- Domestic Violence in association with Racha konda Commissioner ate, Women Safety Wing (SHE Teams) & International Political Psychologist, Dr Sudha Jain, Msindia Asia Pacific & Socialite along with organizers Jeetender Tyagi and Somnath Bowmik.
More than just a showcase, the Silk India Handloom Expo is a platform to honor the efforts and expertise of the artisans who have dedicated their lives to preserving these art forms. Beyond being just creators of fabric, these weavers are custodians of India’s national identity and its cultural heritage, says Dr Jain.
With more 100 stalls participating in this expo, it promotes sustainable fashion. It highlights the critical need to support and sustain the handloom industry, which provides livelihoods to millions of families across the country, add Tyagi and Bowmik.
In this expo, renowned master weavers from across are Indian showcasing their art in weaving the Banarasisaree, Bhagalpuri silk, Bangalore Silk, Chennai silk, Mysore silk, Dharmavaram, Pochampally, Jamdani, Lenin cotton, Tussar, Vishnupuri silk, Dress material, Chanderi, etc.
