Sustainability IFFTI · RMIT Vietnam April 2026

Crafting Futures: Local Indian Fashion and Regenerative Sustainable Systems

How small-scale Indian fashion practices and craft ecosystems can inform regenerative, circular futures.

Research by Parrie Chhajed and Kali Rawat Research paper · 1 min read · Excerpt Source: Original document Read complete piece

A person holding a colorful patchwork Godhadi quilt outdoors — Godhadi · Museum of Goa, as credited in the IFFTI 2026 source paper, Figure 5

Focusing on artisans, handloom clusters, and region-specific craft lineages, the piece connects traditional practices to contemporary ideas of regenerative design, slow fashion, and circular economies.

Kantha embroidered textile with circular red and blue motifs laid flat — Kantha embroidery · MAP Academy, as credited in the IFFTI 2026 source paper, Figure 4Source ↗