Chaap 2026 is being held at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad
Kamlesh Kumar, an artisan who practises the Bawan Buti craft, said the patterns are created through extra-weft weaving and must total 52. A Rajkot Patola weaver created these art pieces inspired by American actress Marilyn Monroe and Ahmedabad’s iconic Siddi Saiyyed Ni Jaali, which is being exhibited at Chhaap 2026 being held at Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad A Rajkot Patola weaver created these art pieces inspired by American actress Marilyn Monroe and Ahmedabad’s iconic Siddi Saiyyed Ni Jaali, which is being exhibited at Chhaap 2026 being held at Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad “The sari gets its name from its distinctive karvati, or saw-like, kinar, or border.
Its finesse has helped it endure as a legacy of the region,” he said. Artisans like me are giving it a new lease of life through new motifs, colour schemes and products that can appeal to younger generations,” Joshi said. She said her mother-in-law is a well-known practitioner of the craft, which involves embroidery on a large handkerchief. The craft was once close to extinction, but the GI tag has helped attract younger practitioners, who are experimenting with products beyond the traditional handkerchief,” she said. NIFT-G director Sameer Sood said students and faculty identified eight to nine major crafts from each state and created informative, interactive walkthroughs for visitors.
“The fabric may be made of cotton, silk or a blend of the two. Chhaap is a flagship initiative of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), providing a platform to artisans from across the country. NIFT Gandhinagar is hosting the event in Gujarat for the first time. It is typically made of Tussar silk and brings together several weaving traditions. Anjali Vakil from Himachal Pradesh is showcasing the Chamba Rumal. “The uniqueness of the Chamba Rumal lies in its double-sided stitch, which makes both sides look identical. Religious motifs are commonly used. The event also features a virtual reality showcase of region-specific crafts. The exhibits can be experienced through headsets.
