Textile Heritage Celebrated at Global Conferences

Hosoo, a 12th-generation Japanese textile manufacturer, successfully blends its rich Nishijin weaving heritage with contemporary design, crafting luxurious textiles for high-end markets. Meanwhile, a traditional Chinese fashion exhibition in Singapore highlights the historical significance of Kunqu Opera, showcasing immersive storytelling that connects past and present. In Bengaluru, the exhibition 'Chay Reds, Ferrous Black' illustrates the deep historical ties between Indian and Sri Lankan textiles, emphasizing their cultural exchange and evolution. The Fabric Art initiative in Oman merges Islamic architecture with modern fabric design, empowering students to transform artistry into entrepreneurship. Lastly, the 8th China Textile Intangible Cultural Heritage Conference underscored the economic and cultural value of traditional textile crafts, highlighting the rapid growth of the Chinese fashion trend sector, projected to exceed 3 trillion yuan by 2028.