The Ministry of MSME, in collaboration with FSSAI, Goa’s Directorate of Handicrafts, Textiles & Coir and Radisson Goa Candolim, has launched a three-day Government-Hospitality Partnership to provide Goan artisans with direct market access and opportunities to showcase and sell traditional crafts.
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Goa Celebrates 12th National Handloom Day; Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Highlights Importance of Local Artisans
Goa observed the State-level celebration of the 12th National Handloom Day at Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant attended the event and visited the handloom exhibition showcasing products crafted by local artisans.
Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 Opens in Margao, Celebrating Goa’s Culinary Heritage and Cultural Diversity
The Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 commenced at Margao with a vibrant showcase of authentic Goan cuisine, traditional art forms and live performances, bringing together local communities, self-help groups and artists as part of the State’s ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ tourism initiative.
Dior Faces Backlash for Not Crediting India’s Mukaish Embroidery in $200,000 Coat
Luxury fashion house Dior is under fire for failing to credit the traditional Indian embroidery technique Mukaish used in a $200,000 coat showcased at the Paris Fashion Week, sparking accusations of cultural appropriation and oversight.
PIL Filed Against Prada Over Kolhapuri-Inspired Footwear: Petitioners Demand Apology & Compensation
Luxury fashion house Prada is facing backlash in India after a PIL was filed accusing it of cultural appropriation over its latest sandal design resembling the traditional Kolhapuri chappal. The petition demands an apology and compensation for the artisanal community.