India, Aug. 9 -- The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) joined hands with India Art Fair's Young Collectors' Programme, supported by Development Commissioner (DC) Handicrafts, to celebrate Indian handlooms. They presented a powerful exhibition at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy. The ongoing exhibition was inaugurated by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Amrit Raj, DC, Handicrafts, Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary. Guests spent time exploring the spread in Textile Gallery, curated by Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India, and the Innovation Gallery, whose current display is curated by Sreyansi Singh. The immersive installation features the work of cutting-edge design labels: 2112 Saldon (Ladakh), 7Weaves (Assam), Boito (Odisha), Bun.Kar Bihar (Bihar), Erode (Tamil Nadu), Johargram (Jharkhand), Kiniho (Meghalaya), and Tega Collective in collaboration with Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra (Karnataka). "I am deeply grateful to DC Amrit Raj for her continued support, to the India Art Fair for their meaningful collaboration and to the entire team of National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy," said Sunil Sethi. Jaya Asokan, Fair Director, India Art Fair, added, "This meaningful coming together of art, craft, and design reflects our shared commitment to India's heritage. We hope this marks the beginning of an impactful relationship between our organisations." The exhibition, Tradition & Innovation, is on for two months at the Innovation Gallery, Textile Gallery II of the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan.htc...