Naturally Dyed Handmade Festival Kicks Off in Bengaluru on Gandhi Jayanti
TL;DR
- The three-day festival opens on October 2 at the Bangalore International Centre in Domlur.
- The event showcases 23 brands featuring khadi, handlooms, and lifestyle items made from natural materials.
- Organized by the India Handmade Collective, it includes workshops on traditional and eco-friendly crafts.
A three-year initiative by the India Handmade Collective called the Naturally Dyed Handmade Festival is launching in Bengaluru. Opening on Gandhi Jayanti, the event features 23 brands showcasing handspun garments, heritage weaves, and lifestyle goods created from natural materials like palm leaves, terracotta, and seeds.
According to organizers, the platform aims to support community-rooted craftspersons and revive traditional dyeing methods utilizing plants, minerals, flowers, and barks. Participating entities include Gandhigram, Porgai, Mrudu, Tinctoria, Porunai, TerraBarn, and the Gram Art Project.
Alongside exhibitions and sales, the three-day gathering offers interactive workshops covering techniques such as batik, eco-printing, Lambadi embroidery, tapestry weaving, and hand papermaking.
Why It Matters
The festival highlights efforts to support rural artisans and handloom workers in India, aiming to improve livelihoods and visibility for weaving communities through sustainable, community-led platforms.
Oct 1, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 2:12:35 PM · Reported with: The Hindu Fashion
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