**Summary of CCIC ‘Soul Threads’ Heritage Designer Collection Launch**
**Overview**
The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC), operating under the Ministry of Textiles, has launched its inaugural heritage designer collection titled “Soul Threads.” This initiative represents a significant milestone in the CCIC’s revival strategy, aimed at celebrating and preserving India’s artisanal legacy.
**Exhibition Details**
* **Dates:** April 24th to May 10th, 2026.
* **Location:** CCIC Flagship Showroom, Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi.
* **Product Range:** The exhibition features a curated selection of artisanal creations, including:
* Specially curated sarees.
* Bespoke designer wear.
* Artisanal jewellery.
* Home furnishings.
**Inauguration and Key Dignitaries**
The event was formally inaugurated on April 24, 2026, by **Mrs. Neelam Shami Rao, IAS**, Secretary (Textiles). The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials and dignitaries, including:
* **Mr. Rohit Kansal:** Secretary, Department of Rural Development.
* **Dr. M. Beena:** Development Commissioner (Handloom).
* **Ms. Amrit Raj:** Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
* **Mr. Akhilesh Kumar:** Chairman, CCIC.
* **Cmde Rajiv Ashok:** Managing Director, CCIC.
**Event Highlights**
The inaugural evening featured a preview of the "Soul Threads" collection followed by a fashion show. The collection is designed to reinterpret India’s indigenous textile traditions through contemporary aesthetics. The launch also incorporated cultural performances by folk artists to highlight the country’s diverse cultural heritage.
**Objectives**
The "Soul Threads" initiative serves as a prestigious platform for leading designers, artisans, and cultural performers. Its primary goal is to reaffirm the CCIC’s commitment to promoting and safeguarding India’s traditional craftsmanship and textile heritage.
**Administrative Information**
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Textiles.
* **Release ID:** 2255431.
* **Post Date:** April 24, 2026, 8:52 PM.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC): The primary organization under the Ministry of Textiles responsible for launching the heritage designer collection to promote Indian handlooms and handicrafts.
Soul Threads: The inaugural heritage designer collection and exclusive exhibition launched by CCIC to showcase India's artisanal legacy and textile traditions.
Ministry of Textiles: The central government ministry overseeing the CCIC and the formal inauguration of the Soul Threads initiative.
New Delhi: The location of the CCIC flagship showroom at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, where the exhibition and launch event were held.
Ministry of Textiles
CCIC Launches ‘Soul Threads’ – A Heritage
Designer Collection Celebrating India’s Artisanal
Legacy
Posted On: 24 APR 2026 8:52PM by PIB Delhi
The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC), under the Ministry of Textiles, marks a
significant milestone in its revival journey with the launch of its inaugural heritage designer collection
titled “Soul Threads”.
The exclusive exhibition will be held from April 24th to May 10th 2026, at CCIC’s flagship showroom
located at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The showcase brings together an exquisite range
of India’s finest artisanal creations, including specially curated sarees, bespoke designer wear, artisanal
jewellery, and home furnishings.
The exhibition was formally inaugurated on April 24, 2026, by Mrs. Neelam Shami Rao, IAS, Secretary
(Textiles). The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Mr.Rohit Kansal , Secretary ,Dep
of Rural Development, Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handloom); Ms. Amrit Raj,
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts); Mr. Akhilesh Kumar, Chairman, CCIC; Cmde Rajiv Ashok
,MD, CCIC; along with senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles and other esteemed guests.
The inaugural evening featured a preview of the collection followed by a fashion show, presenting the
Heritage Designer Collection. The collection drew inspiration from India’s rich indigenous textile
traditions, reinterpreted to align with contemporary aesthetics. The event also included vibrant cultural
performances by folk artists, showcasing the diversity and richness of India’s cultural heritage.
“Soul Threads” aims to provide a prestigious platform for leading designers, artisans, and cultural
performers, while reaffirming CCIC’s commitment to preserving and promoting India’s timeless textile
traditions and craftsmanship.
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