Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Vijayawada Fashion Show Highlights Handloom Dresses on National Handloom Day
In the city of Vijayawada, students put on a colorful fashion show with clothes made from handloom fabrics.
The show was part of National Handloom Day celebrations.
It was organized by the Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh together with Andhra Loyola College.
Students from three different schools took part in the show.
A designer named Satish Poludas, who studied at a famous design school in Ahmedabad, spoke to the students.
He said the handloom industry needs protection because it is vulnerable.
He stressed that traditional weaving knowledge should be saved and passed on to future generations.
He is also helping to bring back old practices like growing desi cotton and indigo.
The celebrations aimed to encourage younger people to appreciate and promote traditional Indian textiles.
At the end, gifts and certificates were given to everyone who helped with the event.
Students showcased handloom-based designs in a vibrant fashion show marking National Handloom Day in Vijayawada.
The celebrations were organised by the Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP) in collaboration with Andhra Loyola College.
Participants came from Andhra Loyola College, JD Fashion Institute and Princess International Institute of Fashion & Design.
Designer Satish Poludas, a National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad graduate, warned the handloom sector is vulnerable and stressed preserving traditional knowledge.
Poludas is working with CCAP on a project involving ikat weavers and has helped revive desi cotton cultivation and indigo growing.
- Who
- Students from Andhra Loyola College, JD Fashion Institute and Princess International Institute of Fashion & Design, along with designer Satish Poludas and organisers from the Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- A vibrant fashion show highlighting handloom-based designs as part of National Handloom Day celebrations.
- When
- Friday, during the National Handloom Day celebrations.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To create awareness about the importance of handlooms and encourage younger generations to appreciate and promote traditional Indian textiles.
- Event
- National Handloom Day celebrations
- Organisers
- Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP) and Andhra Loyola College
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Participating institutes
- Andhra Loyola College, JD Fashion Institute, Princess International Institute of Fashion & Design
- Guest speaker
- Satish Poludas, National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) graduate
- Key project
- Collaboration with CCAP involving ikat weavers
- Coordinated by
- S Ranjana (Secretary, CCAP) and Bayana Sujatha (Vice-Chairperson)
- Associated initiative
- Handloom Futures, started by Uzramma