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Navyug Khadi Unveiled India’s Textile Legacy Meets Modern Fashion And Global Sustainability

• By  Textile Excellence
• December 18, 2025

The Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK), operating under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), opened Navyug Khadi, a curated showcase that aims to redefine the narrative of khadi as a contemporary, sustainable, and globally competitive textile. The event runs through December 3, 2025, at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy in Pragati Maidan and brings together artisans, designers, and industry experts from across India.

CoEK’s inaugural retail exhibition highlights the fusion of age-old craft methods with modern design sensibilities. The showcase includes saris, apparel, yardages, accessories, and home textiles rooted in regional traditions such as Odisha Ikat, Assam Eri silk, Gujarat Tangaliya, and Bengal cottons. The aim is to appeal to socially and ecologically conscious consumers.

KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar outlined the strategic importance of the initiative, noting that khadi and village industries achieved a record turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore (approximately US$20 billion) in FY2024–25. The target for the next financial year is Rs 2 lakh crore as demand rises domestically and internationally.

Beyond aesthetics, Navyug Khadi presents a strong sustainability focus. CoEK presented initiatives such as Project Katran, which upcycles textile remnants into new products, and the Indigenous Fibre Project, spotlighting neglected fibres like hemp, kala cotton, Harsil wool, and Changthang goat wool. Organisers say these efforts align with global slow-fashion movements and validate khadi’s credentials as an eco-friendly alternative in textile markets.

The event also added cultural context with the Women:11 collection, paying tribute to India’s recent ICC Women’s World Cup triumph. A scheduled fashion show by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will position khadi on runway platforms, emphasizing its relevance in high fashion. Workshops on hand spinning, sari draping, and natural dyeing are open to participants, reinforcing the fabric’s living heritage. Industry observers note that khadi products have experienced strong growth. Sales during recent khadi festivals have risen sharply, reflecting rising consumer interest in indigenous and sustainable textiles.

KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar outlined the strategic importance of the initiative, noting that khadi and village industries achieved a record turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore (approximately US$20 billion) in FY2024–25. The target for the next financial year is Rs 2 lakh crore as demand rises domestically and internationally.