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Meet the creative minds behind the art of a very traditional and timeless craft in India

Renewing contemporary interest into ancient native weaving and other textile design techniques from India, craftsmen come together to exhibit as many as 15 different approaches to designing the sari!

India is arguably the world's oldest producer of cotton, with traces of cotton cultivation having been found among the artifacts of the Indus Valley civilization in parts of India and present-day Pakistan. Although cotton came to be cultivated in Mexico, Egypt and China, the sheer variety and quality of Indian weaves came to be cherished all over the world, and continues to this day.

Designer boutique Gazal's Panache stands out for its striking monochromatic palette, interior detailing and lattice-work referencing the famous Benarasi weave, albeit in a contemporary avatar… Check out the store here

How good is the idea of reinvention in design? Can you spell out its direct benefits? Read here about the proposed reinvention of the traditional Baluchari weave from Bengal and leave us your views...