Kriti Magazine Issue 06 (Indian Textiles)

Kriti Magazine Issue 06 journeys across India's remarkable textile landscape, documenting the designers, artisans, craft communities and heritage practices shaping the future of Indian fashion. This issue explores how India's centuries old textile knowledge continues to evolve through contemporary design, cultural preservation and thoughtful craftsmanship.
 

Our cover story takes you to the breathtaking Himalayan region of Zangskar, where textile researcher Sonal Chanana uncovers the story of Furook, a little known traditional woollen textile deeply connected to the region's climate, culture and identity. Rather than viewing the craft simply as clothing, the feature explores Furook as a living archive of mountain life, documenting generations of knowledge, resilience and adaptation in one of India's most remote landscapes. It is an intimate journey into a textile tradition that few have had the opportunity to discover, making this one of Kriti's most compelling archival features.
 

Beyond the cover feature, Kriti Issue 06 celebrates India's extraordinary diversity of craftsmanship through inspiring stories from some of the country's most exciting textile brands and creative voices. Discover Manish Malhotra's landmark debut at Paris Haute Couture Week with his deeply emotional couture collection 'MAA', inspired by motherhood and Indian craftsmanship. Meet Niveditha Chandramohan, founder of Meippai, as she revisits the authentic hand tied Kaikattu Sungudi tradition of Madurai through contemporary design and artisan livelihoods. Journey to Bihar with Bihart founder Sumati Jalan, whose work preserves Sujani embroidery and Khatwa while building new narratives around regional craft traditions. Explore House of Hindee's modern interpretation of Indian identity with the Hindee Tweed, discover how Karomi is giving Jamdani an new and innovative rhythm, continue the fascinating exploration of the Clay Art of Krishnanagar with Asst Professor of Sociology Dr. Sandipan Mitra, examine women's economic participation through Beyond the Saree with founder of Heeya & women's livelihood consultant Jonali Saikia, and learn about the remarkable cultural heritage of Moirangphee from Manipur with Shagun Kapoor through the latest collection by Nivedita's Nupi. Get a glimpse of PTAL's new flagship experiential store in Hyderabad and Mile Collective's latest activewear collection too in this issue.
 

Edited by Sumana Mukherjee, Kriti Magazine is created for readers who seek more than fashion trends. It is a carefully curated archive of Indian textiles, heritage crafts, artisan stories and contemporary design innovation, presented for conscious consumers, designers, researchers, collectors, students and everyone passionate about preserving India's cultural legacy.
 

Product Details

• Format: Downloadable PDF (Digital only)

• Delivery: Instant digital download

• Edition: Kriti Magazine Issue 06 (August 2026)

• Edited by: Sumana Mukherjee
   

As India celebrates National Handloom Day, there could be no better time to support and discover the remarkable stories behind our handloom traditions, heritage textiles and homegrown brands. Begin your journey through India's living textile archive with Kriti Magazine Issue 06.