Cotton Association of India

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FTAs Are Opening New Markets for Indian Textiles, Cotton: CAI

The Cotton Association of India said free trade agreements are helping open new export markets and supporting demand for Indian textiles and cotton, even as the sector faces persistent challenges around productivity, quality and contamination control. CAI Chairman Vinay N Kotak said competitiveness will depend on stronger traceability, sustainability, price discovery and risk management across the cotton value chain.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-07-24T09:30:00.000Z

Khadi India Turns to Young NIFT Designers for Anti-Crease Organic Cotton Workwear

Khadi India has entered the corporate wardrobe conversation with a new workwear line developed in collaboration with young designers from the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The collection pairs anti-crease organic cotton with disciplined tailoring, positioning Indian-made utility as a credible luxury proposition for the modern office. Unveiled in New Delhi, the project reflects a broader shift in the country's fashion economy: a renewed interest in indigenous fabrics, climate-conscious construction and a sharper, more contemporary language for everyday dressing.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-07-09T09:30:00.000Z

Jaipur's Bagru and Sanganer Printers Turn to Cryptographic QR Codes to Shield Heritage Craft from Counterfeits

In Jaipur, two of Rajasthan's most storied printing traditions are meeting a distinctly modern threat: counterfeit textiles. Bagru and Sanganer artisans are now securing their mud-resist and hand-block printed fabrics with cryptographic QR codes, a move designed to protect provenance while preserving the intimacy of the hand-made. The initiative signals a broader recalibration in Indian craft, where authenticity is becoming as valuable as aesthetics.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-06-28T09:30:00.000Z

Indian Bandhgala and Dhoti Drapes Shape Paris Menswear at Dries Van Noten and Lemaire

Paris menswear has again turned to India for its language of ceremonial ease, with Dries Van Noten and Lemaire both drawing on the architectural precision of the bandhgala and the fluidity of the dhoti. In collections shown this week, the references were neither costume nor pastiche, but disciplined exercises in silhouette, proportion and drape that spoke to a broader luxury market increasingly fluent in cross-cultural dress codes.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-05-06T09:30:00.000Z

At Anokhi Handprint Museum, Jaipur's Block-Printing Heritage Finds New Resonance in Royal Indigo Textiles

In Jaipur, the Anokhi Handprint Museum is drawing renewed attention to the technical and cultural lineage of Indian block printing through a presentation anchored by rare 19th-century royal indigo textiles. The display places historic craftsmanship in conversation with contemporary fashion discourse, underscoring how hand-printed cloth remains central to India's luxury identity.

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