International Conference on Heritage Textiles : India's Journey from Tradition to Innovation 6th to 8th November 2011 at SJJTU Rajasthan, India

Handcrafted products are essential components of intangible heritage. Indian textiles enjoy a rich heritage and the origin of textiles in India traces back to the Indus valley Civilization, where people used homespun cotton for weaving their clothes. Ramayan and Mahabharat, the eminent Indian epics depict the existence of wide variety of fabrics in ancient India.These epics refer both to rich and stylized garments worn by the aristrocrats and ordinary simple clothes worn by the common people. The contemporory Indian Textiles not only reflects the splendid past but also cater to the requirements of modern times.

This conference is a valuable chance to experience the spirit of our valuable textiles.

Please join us at Jhunjhunu during November 2011 to experience India's journey from tradition to innovation.

Venue : SJJTU, Chudela, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan

Dates: 6th to 8th November 2011

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