The Indian textile industry has an unshakable reputation for its long-standing history and rich cultural association. The history of textile in India can be dated back to the Harappan Civilization when cotton weaving and spinning were common practice. Throughout history, we have many references to the booming textile industry which attracted many eyes from the nooks and corners of the world. It is thrilling to note that Bengal alone constituted 50% and 80% of textile and silk imports, respectively, from Asia in the 18th century. Bengali Muslin, or ‘daka textiles’ as they would call it in Central Asia, were most popular. It would not be an exaggeration to suggest that European fashion in the 17th and 18th centuries owed much to the Indian textiles industry.
The Indian hold on the textile sector loosened inevitably when the Western World began to celebrate the Industrial Revolution. The textile operation majorly shifted to the system of procuring cotton from the Indian subcontinent and sending it to the English mills for its final shape. The market was flooded with the best quality Indian cotton but they bore the imperial trademark. Post-Independence, the road to success may have been bumpy, but strong domestic demand and various attempts to revive the economy have changed the landscape. Today, the Indian textile industry holds 63% share in the global textiles and garments industry. Besides, it comes next to agriculture as one of the highest employment generating sectors in India.
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ART OF DESIGN
SABA KAPOOR, THE CO-FOUNDER OF NIVASA, HAS MADE THE BRAND SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCELLENCE IN THE DESIGN INDUSTRY.
The CULTURAL CONVERGENCE
FROM MADRAS CHECKS TO CONTEMPORARY INDO-WESTERN FUSION, INDIAN DESIGN CONTINUES TO INSPIRE AND RESHAPE FASHION ON A GLOBAL STAGE.
Trailblazers
IN CONVERSATION WITH TWO OF INDIA'S LEADING CONTENT CREATORS NAGMA MIRAJKAR AND AWEZ DARBAR.
DESI CHIC
FASHION DESIGNER AND BEAUTY CONTENT CREATOR, ISHITA MANGAL IS REPRESENTING DIFFERENT STATES OF INDIA THROUGH #ISHTATESOFINDIA CAMPAIGN, HIGHLIGHTING THE RICHNESS OF INDIAN HANDLOOMS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE.
CRAFTS & COUTURE
HONOURING INDIA'S RICH TEXTILE AND ARTISAN HERITAGE, THESE DESIGNERS DESERVE A SPOTLIGHT FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS EFFORT TO REDEFINE FASHION BY HONOURING THE PAST WHILE CRAFTING THE FUTURE.
Timeless Beauty
INDIAN BEAUTY RITUALS OVER THE YEARS AND THEIR ADAPTATION IN THE MODERN WORLD.
The Reign of KARAN JOHAR
KARAN JOHAR STANDS AS A BEACON OF PASSION, RESILIENCE, AND ELOQUENCE IN INDIAN CINEMA. HE HAS DELIVERED A PLETHORA OF BLOCKBUSTER HITS, EACH TAKING THE AUDIENCE ON A ROLLERCOASTER OF EMOTIONS. WITH HIS UNPARALLELED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INDIAN CINEMATIC REALM, THERE IS NO ONE MORE FITTING THAN THE INCOMPARABLE KARAN JOHAR TO NARRATE THE STORY OF INDIA THROUGH THE LENS OF ROYAL INDIAN FASHION.
Anantara in India
IN CONVERSATION WITH DILLIP RAJAKARIER, CEO OF MINOR HOTELS AND GROUP CEO OF MINOR INTERNATIONAL.
"Indian hospitality is more than just a service"
IN CONVERSATION WITH LOKESH SABHARWAL, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, INDIA & SOUTH WEST ASIA, HYATT.
YOUR INNER SANCTUARY
A VISION OF TRANQUILITY BY LAKE PICHOLA, THE SPA AT THE LEELA PALACE UDAIPUR IS A HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE THAT AWAITS YOU.