2024

Sangamam

Revisiting the Art Of Handweaving And Natural Dyeing

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Celebrating the Legacy of Handloom weaving, Craftsmanship and Natural Dyeing. The word Sangamam denotes confluence, symbolizing the meeting point of rivers or streams. In the context of our conference, it encapsulates the coming together of ancient textile traditions, techniques and artistic talents. As we celebrate handloom craftsmanship and natural dyeing, we create awareness and delve deep into a heritage that speaks volumes about human creativity, environmental sustainability and cultural resilience.

Key Highlights

Learn & Grow

Immerse yourself in the rich legacy of handloom craftsmanship, gaining insights and skills from global experts.

Networking

Meet artisans, designers, scholars and enthusiasts, opening doors to potential collaborations.

Support Sustainable Fashion

By promoting and supporting handloom and natural dyeing, you contribute to an eco-friendly future for fashion.

Showcase Talent

A platform to present your creations, stories and innovations to a global audience

We warmly invite everyone passionate about textile heritage to join us in this celebration. Together let's weave the fabric of the future at Sangamam.

Schedule

Sangamam Schedule Conferences

We aim to celebrate the rich heritage and future potential of Handloom Craftsmanship & Natural Dyeing on below dates.

Registration-Issuing Of Kit Bags / Name Tags etc.,

Welcome address - jayanthi srivatsan / yamini

Lighting of lamp - chief guest, Officials & VIPs

Chief guest speech

Guest of honour speech

vote of thanks by sakina ansari

unveiling of display, demonstration and workshop by chief guest and officials.

Display - Revisiting The Art & Craft Of The Past and Present

Demonstration - Spinning Of Wool/ Eri Silk/ Cotton/ Indigo Dyeing

Dr. Deepika - Evolution of the drapes to saree

Voice of weaving community - By Gomathi

Madras to chennai - by thirupurasundari

key note address by dominique cardon

Session 1: The beautiful clear salmon colour from Madras 1801-1810 | Native Cotton | Farm to fabric | bioculture

* Toolika GUpta (11:15 to 11:30)
* Margaret MacSems (11:30 To 12)
*Swaminathan (12 to 12:30)
*Carmen Artigas (12:30 to 1:00)

Economical & Social Status of Natural Dyeing

* Jagatha Rajappa - Chair Person (2:00 to 2:10)
* Dr. Kumaran (2:10 to 2:20)
* Ms. Sharada Devi (2:20 to 2:30)
* Yawer Shah (2:30 to 2:40)
* Ms. Namrata Bhutoria (2:40 to 2:50)

Crafting Resilence: Adapting Handweaving in changing times

* Rashmi Bharti - Chair Person
* Shaktivel (3:15 to 3:25)
* Mdm Myra Widiono (3.25 to 3.35)
* Anuradha Singh (3.35 to 3.45)

Followed by An open panel discussion

Topic - Can practices from the past when adapted to the present, pave the way for a better future.

Cultural Night

Sangamam Runway Participants
1.Sonali Raman
2. Edric Ong
3. Rashmi Bharti
4. Jabbar Khatri
5. Chaman Sijju
6. Loom to Luxury (15 women who inspire)

We close with 5 designers with 10 looks each and the finale with 12 to 15 looks of the women who inspire

Fabric, Fibre & Dyes - The role of community & Sustainability

* Edric Ong - Chair Person
* Rashmi Bharti
* Jesus Ciriza Larraona
* Anuradha Singh
* Prach Niyomkar

Cultural Sustainability

* Sonali Raman - Moderator
* Namrata Shah
* Edric Ong
* Sweety Kalita
* Arundhati Maitra

Fashion for Development

* Prasad Bidappa -Moderator
* Shaktivel
* Bina Rao - PPT
* Naushad Ali
* Ramesh Menon

Artisans at the crossroads:

Empowering Weavers & Dyers

* Ramesh Menon - Chair Person
* Sonali Raman
* Dr. Kumaran
* Bhaswati Phukon
* Thanga Kumar

Followed by An open panel discussion

Topic - Can Conscious fashion impact the future of the handloom industry and natural dyeing practices ?

Valedictory

Good Byes.

Our Amazing Speakers

Rashmi Bharti

A Craft Revivalist

Rashmi Bharti

Dr. Toolika Gupta

Director of IICD Jaipur

Dr. Toolika Gupta

Bina Rao

Designer & researcher -Traditional Textiles

Bina Rao

V. Sakthivel

Head, Lead, Faculty - NID

V. Sakthivel

Swaminathan

Free Consultant, Gandhigram

Swaminathan

Sonali Raman

Fashion Consultant

Sonali Raman

Namrata Bhutoria

Co-Founder, ColorAshramFoundation

Namrata Bhutoria

Dr. A. Sarada Devi

Emeritus Scientist, ICAR

Dr. A. Sarada Devi

Jagada Rajappa

Textile Entrepreneur/Consultant on Natural Dyes

Jagada Rajappa

Ramesh Menon

Lead Mentor, Save The Loom Org.

Ramesh Menon

Dr. Kumaran

Professor (Forestry), TN Agricultural University

Dr. Kumaran

Anuradha Singh

Head of Lady Bamford Foundation, Nila House

Anuradha Singh

Sweety Kalita

State President Of J&K Handloom council

Sweety Kalita

Varsha Savla

Founder - Expressions by UV

Varsha Savla

Bhaswati Phukon

Founder & Owner - Halodhiya Sorai

Bhaswati Phukon

Namrata J Shah

Designer. 2Up 2Down

Namrata J Shah

Naushad Ali

ICAR - Textile Technologist

Naushad Ali

Arundhati Maitra

Founder, Aasmani

Arundhati Maitra

Prach Niyomkar

Brand Founder ‘Mann Craft’

Prach Niyomkar

Gomathi

MFA, Kalakshetra Foundation

Gomathi

Margaret MacSems

MD, Khadi Oaxaca

Margaret MacSems

Dr. Dominique Cardon

Senior Researcher at the French National Centre

Dr. Dominique Cardon

Edric Ong

Highly Acclaimed Malaysian designer

Edric Ong

Myra Widiono

Artisan & Craft Designer, Indonesia

Myra Widiono

Carmen Artigas

Sustainable / Circular Fashion Design Consultant

Carmen Artigas

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Prasad Bidapa

Iconic Fashion Guru of India

Prasad Bidapa

Speaker Attendance Disclaimer

Please note that while we have listed a number of esteemed speakers for our upcoming conference, their participation is subject to availability and may change due to personal or professional commitments. We are in regular communication with all our speakers and will endeavor to update the conference agenda and inform attendees of any changes as soon as possible.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a successful event with a lineup of insightful and experienced professionals.

wicci - Founder
Harbeen Arora

Founder of ALL, WEF, WICCI G100 & SHE ECONOMY

Harbeen Arora

Organizing Committee​
Sakina Ansari

National President, Handloom Council

Sakina Ansari

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Victoria Vijayakumar

Natural Dye Expert & Activist

Victoria Vijayakumar

subject matter expert
Bessie Cecil

Researcher, Handwoven & Handcrafted Textiles

Bessie Cecil

conference Registration

Registration Fee

for Delegates

₹ 15,000

for Students

₹ 10,000

Our sponsors

Event Venue

WICCI National Handloom Council – is a federation that aims to organise, promote, revive and uplift

Event Location

Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna Salai, Rostrevor Garden, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018​

Contact us

(+91) 99406 65588

(+91) 7708373775

wiccihandlooms@gmail.com

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