“I believe that where there is pure and active love for the poor there is God also. I see God in every thread that I draw on the spinning wheel.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Navyug Khadi: A New Era for Khadi
Some evenings feel special the moment you step in, and the Navyug Khadi fashion showcase at the National Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan, was one of them. Presented by the Center of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) with NIFT and curated by FDCI, the show didn’t just highlight Khadi; it made you feel its journey.
The Center of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK), set up by the Ministry of MSME in association with NIFT, presented a Khadi fashion showcase as part of Navyug Khadi, an initiative dedicated to “building a New Narrative.” Curated by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the show didn’t just highlight Khadi; it made you feel its journey.
The Setting: National Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan
The Amphitheater at the National Crafts Museum & Hastakala Academy, Pragati Maidan, looked stunning, setting the tone for what turned out to be a heartfelt celebration of India’s heritage textile. The event was attended by Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), as Chief Guest, along with Ms. Roop Rashi, CEO, CoEK, Smt. Tanu Kashyap, Director General, NIFT, and Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI. Their presence hinted at how important this moment was for everyone involved in Khadi’s growth.
Khadi on Stage: Fashion, Music and Movement
What unfolded onstage was more than a fashion show. Khadi appeared alongside dance, live music, and movement, almost like the fabric being narrated rather than displayed. It was intimate, expressive, and deeply rooted in the stories behind it. Most importantly, it brought Khadi closer to today’s Gen Z. The contemporary show proved the versatility of Khadi by showing jacket dresses, trousers, modern silhouettes, coats and much more.
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Why Navyug Khadi Matters Today
Aptly names as Navyug ( means new era) Khadi, the showcase brought together contemporary Khadi saris, modern silhouettes, and upcycled pieces, all designed by CoEK and crafted by Khadi Institutions across the country. At its core, the evening echoed a shared purpose: CoEK, NIFT, and FDCI are working toward positioning Khadi as an aspirational textile for today’s generation, without losing sight of the rural artisans who keep this legacy alive, thread by thread.
Visit the Navyug Khadi Exhibition
This fashion showcase is one of the main highlights of the ongoing Navyug Khadi exhibition, which continues at the National Crafts Museum till 3rd December 2025. If you’ve ever wanted to see Khadi in a new light, familiar yet refreshed, this was that moment.