The Department of Textile and Fashion Designing at JKKN College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Komarapalayam, successfully organized Handloom Vaibhav – 2025 on 24th July 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Multidisciplinary Hall, in observance of National Handloom Day. The event, themed “Fashion Walk for Empowering Weavers,” aimed to celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage and address the pressing challenges faced by the handloom sector, such as reduced market access and competition from mechanized textiles.
Targeting students from all years of the Textile and Fashion Designing department, the event created a dynamic space for learning, appreciation, and advocacy of sustainable fashion. A key highlight of the program was a vibrant handloom fashion walk by students, which beautifully showcased the craftsmanship and cultural richness of traditional Indian weaves. Esteemed guest speaker Prof. Dr. S. Sangeetha, a logistic expert, psychologist, and founder of Deepmind & IVVA Cosmetic Academy, delivered an insightful address that explored the intersections of sustainability, empowerment, and market strategy in the handloom industry.
Participants gained valuable understanding of the economic and cultural importance of handlooms, sustainable design practices, and innovative fashion platforms to uplift weaver communities. Feedback collected from students and faculty highlighted the program’s effectiveness, with praise for the speaker and the fashion walk presentation.
Suggestions for future events included the incorporation of more interactive segments and the direct involvement of local handloom artisans. Looking ahead, the department plans to initiate collaborative student-weaver projects, conduct workshops on weaving techniques, and create a marketplace for handloom products. Handloom Vaibhav – 2025 was a successful initiative that reaffirmed JKKN’s commitment to cultural preservation, sustainable education, and social empowerment.
