**Executive Summary**
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh visited ‘Indie Haat 2026’, a special handloom and handicraft showcase held from 10 to 19 July 2026 at the National Crafts Museum, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles and curated by NIFT, the event serves as a precursor and link to ‘Bharat Tex 2026,’ India’s largest global textile event scheduled for 14 to 17 July 2026. The initiative aims to provide artisans with global market access, strengthening the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" and "Vocal for Local" visions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Organization and Curation**
* Organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts and Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles.
* Curated by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to present traditional craftsmanship in a contemporary manner.
* Features contributions from 48 artisans and weavers, alongside 12 design-led brands established by NIFT alumni.
**Strategic Objectives**
* Provides a platform to showcase India’s civilizational heritage to national and international buyers.
* Acts as a bridge between traditional craft clusters and global markets within the larger textile value chain.
* Aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and greater visibility for craft-based enterprises.
**Exhibition Highlights**
* Displays a wide array of crafts including Gulabi Minakari, Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Silver Filigree, Jamdani sarees, and Ikat of Odisha.
* Includes live demonstrations of traditional craft techniques to provide visitors with an immersive experience and deeper appreciation of the skill involved.
**Scale of Bharat Tex 2026**
* The linked global event will cover 1.6 million square feet of space at Bharat Mandapam.
* Expected to feature over 20,000 textile products and attract 7,000 international buyers and 1,30,000 total visitors.
**Impact Analysis**
**Artisans and Weavers**
**Impact:** They gain direct access to national and international markets, increasing their livelihood opportunities and visibility.
**Action Required:** Participate in the exhibition and provide live demonstrations to engage buyers and showcase the cultural value of their products.
**International and Domestic Buyers**
**Impact:** They are provided with a centralized platform to source diverse, high-quality handcrafted products and interact directly with creators.
**Action Required:** Attend Indie Haat (10–19 July) and Bharat Tex (14–17 July) to explore trade linkages and procure Indian textile products.
**NIFT Alumni and Design Brands**
**Impact:** These stakeholders benefit from a global stage to position contemporary, design-led craft traditions within the commercial textile sector.
**Action Required:** Curate and present diverse craft traditions through their brands to bridge the gap between heritage and modern markets.
**Ministry of Textiles / Government Officials**
**Impact:** The event reinforces the government's commitment to artisan-led growth and the preservation of cultural heritage.
**Action Required:** Continue supporting design interventions, market development, and the facilitation of buyer linkages for the handicraft sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Indie Haat 2026: A special initiative and exhibition celebrating India’s handloom and handicraft heritage, featuring products from across various craft clusters.
Bharat Tex 2026: India’s largest global textile event, which serves as the overarching platform for the Indie Haat 2026 initiative.
Ministry of Textiles: The primary government body responsible for organizing the event through the Offices of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts and Handlooms.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): The academic and design institution responsible for curating the Indie Haat exhibition and featuring work from its alumni.
National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi: The central location and venue hosting the Indie Haat 2026 event and live craft demonstrations.
Ministry of Textiles
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh Visits
‘Indie Haat 2026’ at National Crafts Museum,
New Delhi
A celebration of India’s rich handloom and handicraft heritage
curated as a special initiative linked with Bharat Tex 2026
प्रव तथ: 13 JUL 2026 8:24PM by PIB Delhi
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India,
along with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), organised ‘Indie Haat 2026 – A
Celebration of India’s Rich Handloom and Handicraft Heritage’ at the National Crafts Museum &
Hastkala Academy, New Delhi. Indie Haat 2026 is being held from 10 to 19 July 2026 and has been
curated as a special initiative linked with Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile event, scheduled
from 14 to 17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, visited Indie Haat 2026 today. The
visit was also attended by Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of
India; other senior officials of the Ministry of Textiles; officials from the Offices of the Development
Commissioner (Handicrafts) and Development Commissioner (Handlooms); Members of the Steering
Committee of Bharat Tex; and participating artisans and trade visitors.
Addressing the august gathering, Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India,
said, “India’s handlooms and handicrafts are a living expression of our civilisational heritage, creativity
and the unmatched skill of our artisans and weavers. Indie Haat 2026 provides an important platform to
showcase this rich legacy before national and international audiences, particularly buyers and visitors
coming to Bharat Tex 2026. Such initiatives strengthen the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for
Local by creating greater visibility, market access and livelihood opportunities for artisans, weavers and
craft-based enterprises across the country.”
He further added, “The Government of India remains committed to empowering artisans and weavers
through design support, market linkages, digital promotion and global exposure. By positioning India’s
traditional crafts within the larger textile value chain, Indie Haat will help connect heritage with
contemporary markets and take the products of our craft clusters to homes and consumers across the
world.”
The special initiative has been thoughtfully curated by the National Institute of Fashion Technology
(NIFT) to present India’s finest craftsmanship in a contemporary and engaging manner. Indie Haat 2026
features handcrafted and handwoven products created by 48 artisans and weavers and 12 design-led
handicraft and handloom brands from NIFT alumni, representing diverse craft traditions from across
India.
The crafts on display include Gulabi Minakari, Stone Inlay, Dokra metal craft, musical instruments,
manuscript painting, bone inlay on wood, Usta Kala, Pichwai art, Sozni embroidery, Molela clay craft,
Blue Pottery of Jaipur, silver filigree, Cheriyal painting, Mysore traditional painting, rosewood inlay, Mata
Ni Pachedi, agate craft, papier-mâché, Batik painting, candle making, sandalwood craft, Shola pith,
Kantha embroidery, Bagru Block Print, Jamdani sarees, Pine Needle Craft, Muga and Eri Silk, and Ikat of
Odisha.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations of traditional craft techniques,
offering an immersive experience of India’s centuries-old craftsmanship. These demonstrations are
expected to create deeper appreciation among buyers and visitors for the skill, time and cultural
knowledge embedded in each handcrafted product.Bharat Tex 2026 will cover 1.6 million square feet of exhibition space, showcasing over 20,000 textile
products. The event is expected to attract more than 7,000 international buyers and over 1,30,000 visitors,
including policymakers, global CEOs and industry leaders.
Indie Haat 2026 is expected to serve as an important bridge between India’s traditional craft clusters and
global markets. By positioning handicrafts and handlooms within the larger textile value chain, the
initiative reinforces the Government of India’s commitment to promoting artisan-led growth, preserving
cultural heritage and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) remains committed to supporting artisans,
strengthening design and market development interventions, facilitating buyer linkages and promoting
India’s handcrafted products in domestic and international markets.
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