Giriraj Singh, Textiles Minister inaugurated Indie Haat at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy in New Delhi. The event aims to promote India's handloom and handicraft heritage and connect local artisans with a global audience.
Running until February 18, 2025, Indie Haat was launched in partnership with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to showcase craft traditions in a contemporary way. It complements Bharat Tex 2025, a global industry event with over 5,000 exhibitors and an expected 6,000 international buyers from over 110 countries, taking place in New Delhi until February 17th.
Indie Haat features 80 types of handcrafted and handwoven products from 85 artisans and weavers across India, representing 55 handicraft artisans from 17 states and three union territories, and 30 handloom weavers from 20 states and one union territory.
Visitors can interact with artisans, see live demonstrations of traditional techniques, and browse textiles, jewelry, glasswork, metalware, and cane and bamboo crafts.
