HANDMADE TALES: SUSTAINABLE FASHION THROUGH CRAFT CONNECTIONS

Harita Kapur2016

INTEGRATING DESIGN WITH ARTISAN CRAFTS

HANDMADE & SUSTAINABLE

India is a country with an ancient history.

The crafts of this country are diverse and are a reflection of the country’s cultural heritage.

The craft industry provides millions of artisans with employment and is one of the largest cottage industries.

This sector however, faces a major threat as a result fast fashion which has contributed to the steady decline

of craft based products and has posed a big threat to the sustainable livelihoods of craftspeople.

This collection addresses issues linked with ethical and environmental principles linked

with fashion and artisan livelihood.

MINIMAL

ORGANIC

SUSTAINABLE

HAND MADE

FLIGHTS OF FANTASY

ANGELIC

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL