Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Weave the Future 2.0 Spotlights Native Cotton
The Weave the Future 2.0 event in New Delhi highlights Indian-grown cotton.
It shows how native cotton is grown, processed, and woven.
It also addresses climate change and overconsumption.
The event features displays from brands like Dhi Earth and Lafaani that support the use of native cotton.
Various organizations are working with farmers and weavers to revive older varieties of cotton and to support sustainable practices.
These efforts aim to make eco-friendly fashion more appealing.
Weave the Future 2.0 spotlights indigenous cotton and regenerative textile practices.
The event features an installation showcasing the journey of 12 native cotton varieties.
The usage of native cotton is increasing among major fashion labels.
Grassroot organizations are reviving old cotton varieties and supporting weaver clusters.
Brands are creating desirable products to encourage the shift to sustainable practices.
- Who
- Organized by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms (DCHL), the Union ministry of textiles
- What
- Weave the Future 2.0 showcases indigenous cotton and sustainable textile practices.
- When
- August 7, National Handloom Day, and until August 17
- Where
- Crafts Museum, New Delhi
- Why
- To commemorate National Handloom Day and promote sustainable textile practices.
Current Practices
Future Trends
Cotton Types
Current Practices
Hybrid cotton varieties
Future Trends
Indigenous cotton varieties
- Event
- Weave the Future 2.0
- Focus
- Indigenous cotton, regenerative practices
- Location
- Crafts Museum, New Delhi
- Key Players
- DCHL, Kora Design Collaborative, Khamir, Lafaani
- Goal
- Promote sustainable economic models for farmers and weavers
Sources
Radhikaraje Gaekwad stuns in century-old Paithani sari at Naad couture showcase
Ramchander Rao champions handloom revival, slams govt neglect
Govt weaving higher income plan for handloom sector
Textile ministry sets up taskforce for sustainable fashion
‘Handlooms Are A Necessity, Not A Choice,’ Rasika Dugal