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Sustainable Textile Traditions Lecture Notes
Jul 27, 2024
Notes on Sustainable Textile Traditions Dialogue
Introduction
The event is a virtual dialogue focused on sustainable textile traditions in India.
Organized by the Center for Environment Education (CEE) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
CEE established in 1984 as a center of excellence in environment education.
Discussing the documentation of Indian textile traditions, focusing on handloom practices spanning from North-West to South-East India.
Key Points from Presentations
Atul Bhagai (Country Head, UNEP India)
Highlights the significance of sustainable fashion in global climate negotiations.
LIFE Program
: Launched by the Prime Minister to educate consumers about sustainability; textiles are one of six verticals in this program.
Emphasis on the need for broader industry and policy support to facilitate a transition towards sustainable fashion.
UNEP's work includes projects in Odisha focused on developing a circular economy strategy.
Juhi Pandey (Designer and Social Activist)
Advocates for understanding the back end of the textile value chain to ensure sustainability.
Stresses the importance of connecting farmers, pastoralists, and weavers in the ecosystem.
Calls for a focus on natural materials and sustainable practices to maintain handloom traditions.
Highlights innovative design interventions that can lead to socio-economic transformation.
Pavitra Bhushan (Designer, Vimor)
Focuses on the importance of ensuring livelihoods for artisans through sustainable practices.
Emphasizes using local materials and resources while maintaining heritage craftsmanship.
Discusses the importance of design learning and mentorship in creating marketable products.
Ritu Sethi (Founder, Craft Revival Trust)
Discusses the evaluation of craft viability and the need for mapping endangered crafts.
Explains the framework for assessing the health and viability of textile crafts, emphasizing community involvement in safeguarding practices.
Points towards urgent needs for post-COVID recovery strategies and monitoring the sustainability of crafts.
Payal Jain (Fashion Designer)
Connects sustainability with fashion design from the beginning of the design process.
Highlights circular design concepts, such as recycling and reusing fabrics in new ways.
Discusses the ethical implications of consumer choices and the importance of educating consumers about sustainable practices.
Prof. Ashok Chatterjee (Textile Sector Authority)
Reviews the discussions, stressing the importance of integrating sustainability into traditional practices.
Mentions that consumer preferences will dictate the viability of sustainable textile practices.
Advocates for data collection on handmade crafts to further support the sector's growth and advocacy efforts.
Final Remarks
Several panelists emphasized the necessity of collaboration between designers, artisans, and governmental support for sustainable textile practices.
Discussion about forming educational frameworks to teach sustainability in textile design from early stages.
The importance of marketing sustainable textiles effectively to grow consumer interest.
Questions Raised
Discussion about reviving local breeds and tribal crafts can improve climate resilience and sustainability.
Need for joint forums between synthetic and natural textile sectors to improve understanding and collaboration.
Conclusion
Acknowledgement of the need for continuous documentation and the importance of awareness on sustainable practices in textiles.
The meeting underscored the potential for rich co-learning experiences across sectors and disciplines involving traditional textiles.
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