India, April 19 -- In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), unveiled "Vishwa Sutra - Weaves of India for the World" at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar.

The designer collection aims to position Indian handlooms within a contemporary global design narrative, blending tradition with modern aesthetics.

The initiative brings together 30 distinct handloom weaves from across India-each representing a different state-and reinterprets them through inspirations drawn from 30 countries. The collection reflects diverse cultural elements, silhouettes, and design sensibi...