ARCH College of Design and Business, in collaboration with the Women Mentor Forum, organized a panel discussion on "Impact of Design in Handloom Innovation" as part of the Charcha - Creativity Meet. The event focused on preserving and innovating traditional crafts through design, featuring experts from the textile, handloom, and design industries.
Rameshwari Kaul, Co-Founder of Cotton Rack, highlighted handloom's environmental benefits, emphasizing its role in a circular fashion. Soumya Tambi, Founder of Mikhailo, urged designers to bridge the gap between weavers and customers to promote traditional crafts. Dr. Sanjay Agarwal discussed innovative approaches in handloom, particularly with Khadi, while Dr. Anita Lunia stressed the importance of GI tags and fostering connections between weavers and designers through technology.
This event highlighted ARCH College's commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in the design industry. The college aims to inspire the next generation of designers by focusing on the impact of design while sustaining India's cultural heritage.
Archana Surana, Founder and Director of ARCH College of Design & Business, has been re-elected as Board Member of the Cumulus Association Executive Board for the 2025–2028 term. She previously served as the Vice President from 2022 to 2025.
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