Earlier this year, through Samvaad’s “From Ideas to Impact” platform, we hosted an event on sustainability. The session turned into a deeply thought-provoking experience when our Guest of Honour, Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, widely known as the Solar Man of India, shared some shocking yet eye-opening truths about the climate crisis. He said something that…
Fashion, at its best, is not just about what we wear—it is about values, culture, and consciousness. Few young designers embody this philosophy as beautifully as Muskaan Jain, the Balaghat-based founder of Label Begum Beliya, whose journey from a conventional career path to ethical fashion entrepreneurship is both inspiring and thought-provoking. From Job Security to…
Discover how Ruma Devi’s work with rural women artisans in India connects mental health, empowerment, and cultural heritage through handloom weaving. Learn how craftsmanship fosters emotional well-being and resilience.
Anamika Singh wears many hats, fashion designer, painter, entrepreneur, politician, and social worker. Yet, above all, she takes pride in calling herself a mother first. She believes that family is the fabric that binds everything together, and her children remain her greatest inspiration. Belonging to a Rajputana family with a political legacy, Anamika is proud…
When we think of Uttarakhand, our minds often travel to its breathtaking landscapes, mountains, and spiritual essence. But beyond its valleys and peaks lies another treasure, the rich, lesser-known textile and cultural heritage of the region. One designer who has dedicated her journey to bringing this hidden art to the world is Rashmi Lal, founder…
Inspiration often hides in the simplest folds of our daily lives. For Pooja Punekar, a passionate designer from India, that inspiration came from the sarees that adorned her family wardrobe. At the WDF Handloom Day event, she shared her incredible journey of transforming old sarees into contemporary garments — a story that blends creativity, resilience,…
Art has always been a bridge between tradition and modern life, and few artists embody this balance better than Priya Ranjan, an inspiring creator from Patna, Bihar. Through her venture, Artlet by Priya, she explores how India’s cultural heritage — especially Bihar’s world-famous Madhubani art — can seamlessly merge with modern art forms, wearable fashion,…
In a world overwhelmed by consumerism and waste, Poonam Rajput stands as a beacon of hope and creativity. An accomplished sustainable art coach, fashion designer, and art therapy practitioner, she has dedicated her journey to reimagining waste as a resource. Her mantra — reuse, recycle, upcycle, renew — is not just a slogan, but a…
Weaving a Sustainable Future for Generations Ahead India’s textile and apparel sector is a powerhouse—second only to agriculture in providing livelihoods and contributing nearly 3% to our GDP. With the PM MITRA scheme setting its sights on a US $350 billion industry by 2030 and 2.1 million new jobs, the future looks bright. But here’s…