DEHRADUN, July 8 -- The first day of the two-day event, The Loom Collective, presented by Ariyana Creations in collaboration with FICCI FLO Uttarakhand, was held at Address One, Malsi, Dehradun. The event brought together artisans, designers, policymakers and textile enthusiasts to celebrate India's rich handloom heritage while exploring ways to preserve and promote the country's traditional textile crafts.

The event was graced by chief guest Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Member of Parliament and social worker. A panel discussion, moderated by Anurag Chauhan, Founder of Humans for Humanity, featured Kunwarani Kamini Singh of Seohara, a revivalist of the Gota Patti craft; Poonam Bhagat, Founder and Creative Head of TAIKA; Anshu Khanna, Founder o...