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Executive Summary

The Indian textile industry, renowned for its synthesis of tradition and modernity, holds
global significance with fabrics like silk and cotton reflecting the nation’s diverse
culture.

Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
In Tamil Nadu, renowned arts like Kanjeevaram, Karuppur Clothes, Korvai weaves, and
Madras checks arts are known well and some of them are not well recognized alongside
lesser-known varieties. Despite the growth in homegrown fashion, many traditional
artisans are not well recognized. This advocates creating a platform where local artisans
collaborate with current fashion designers, aiming to promote traditional craftsmanship,
support local communities, and create unique that also will revive the art forms that are
vanishing. This initiative aims to not only preserve traditional textiles but also nurture
the future of textile and fashion design through accessible learning and collaboration.

The architecture of the hub will be designed to accommodate diverse spaces for
exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative studios. The goal is to create an environment
that embodies the richness of India’s textile heritage and encourages creative
exploration. This thesis proposes a Textile Learning Hub that showcases the diverse
textiles. It aims to design space for education, interpret various textile types, and serve
as a learning ground for fashion designers and also traditional artisans. India’s unique
textiles, crafted differently across regions, will be celebrated in this hub. It aims to
partner with local craftspeople, and designers, to give workshops, and programs for
folks interested in textiles. The building will be set up to changeeasily, so it can always
offer something new and fit different ways of learning and growing the textile industries.
Products resulting from these collaborations will be exhibited, allowing visitors to
experience the rich narratives and cultural stories embedded in each textile. Moreover,
the initiative extends beyond the interpretation center to include a fashion walk, where
collaborative creations take center stage, inviting people from the fashion industry to
engage with and appreciate the fusion of tradition and modernity. Also, this project will
showcase and emphasize the transition of the fashion style and industry across the ages
and times. This will also address the past, present, and futuristic trends nationally and
globally.