China
China dominates the global textile market, responsible for over half of the world’s fabrics. If Kutch is the centre of Gujarati and Indian craft, Suzh...
INDIAscussion
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Unpacking complex issues related to environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability in the Indian textile industry. INDIAscussion follows the textile supply chain through Gujarat and Maharashtra in India, across to China. Ideas and debates are presented ‘in discussion’ with local farmers and artisans, to businesses, fashion influencers, and international design houses. Presenters: Jelena Sofronijevic and Molly Lambourne Assistant Producer: Molly Lambourne Producer: Jelena Sofronijevic
Trade and Business
Textiles are the second most polluting industry worldwide. Yet, responsibility for sustainability is bandied about between consumers, businesses, not-...
Cotton Production
India is one of the world’s top cotton exporters, its domestic agricultural industry dependent on cotton production. However, cotton is one of the har...
Local Empowerment Through Artisan Craft
Community-based artisanship has a powerful local and international impact. For instance, commercialising crafts for international markets not only ena...
Artisan Craft and Cultural Sustainability
Over four million Indian families work in textiles, across a diverse spectrum of crafts, weaves, and patterns. However, these traditional skills and c...
Environmental Sustainability
Rising commercial demand for a variety of colours, fibres, fabrics, and styles – and fast – is contributing to environmental degradation in India and ...
Environmental Sustainability
Rising commercial demand for a variety of colours, fibres, fabrics, and styles – and fast – is contributing to environmental degradation in India and ...