New Delhi: Development Commissioner (Handlooms) M. Beena has Inaugurated the week-long handloom exhibition “Parishkriti – Perfection Interlaced”, bringing award-winning weavers from across India to the national capital and providing them a direct platform to connect with customers.
Organised by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles in association with the Weavers Service Centre, Delhi, the exhibition is being held at the India International Centre from February 22 to 28.
Inaugurating the exhibition, M. Beena emphasised that the initiative aims to bridge the gap between rural weavers and premium urban buyers by eliminating intermediaries and ensuring fair returns for weavers.
“We have brought weavers from across the country to a premium venue where they can sell their products directly. This platform enables weavers to receive better value for their craftsmanship while offering customers authentic, handwoven products,” she said. She added that this is the second edition of the exhibition and expressed hope that it will become an annual event.
The exhibition features around 20–21 stalls representing diverse weaving traditions from different states, with more than half of the participants being national award-winning weavers. The showcased textiles include West Bengal’s Dhakai Jamdani sarees, lightweight cotton Tant, Kantha embroidery, as well as Varanasi’s renowned Banarasi sarees, brocades, lehengas, dupattas and shawls.
Participating weavers highlighted that while traditional crafts face challenges such as rising production costs and a decline in weavers numbers, government support and direct marketing platforms like Parishkriti are helping sustain these heritage traditions.
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the exhibition underscores the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable fashion, preserving India’s rich handloom heritage and strengthening the market access of local weavers.
