Events

Phalguna made its London debut at an exclusive exhibition celebrating the living craft traditions of India. Guests experienced an intimate showcase of GI-tagged handloom sarees — each piece a conversation between centuries-old technique and the hands that still practice it today.

From the gossamer weaves of Chanderi to the gold-zari grandeur of Banarasi silk, the exhibition brought together some of the rarest textiles produced by master weavers across India's most celebrated clusters.

The response from London's diaspora community and textile enthusiasts was overwhelming — a reminder that the world is ready to value Indian handloom not as ethnic wear, but as the high craft it has always been.

Phalguna brought the living craft traditions of India to Dubai, presenting an exclusive collection of GI-tagged handloom sarees to the city's vibrant Indian diaspora and a discerning international audience.

Against the backdrop of one of the world's most dynamic cities, the exhibition offered an intimate encounter with textiles that have taken lifetimes to perfect — Banarasi zari, Chanderi sheers, Maheshwari silks — each piece carrying the geography and memory of its origin.

Dubai's response was a testament to the global appetite for authentic Indian craft, presented not as nostalgia, but as the pinnacle of textile artistry.

Phalguna participated in the India SME Forum's exhibition of Original Registered GI Products of India — supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises — bringing the living craft traditions of India to a Russian audience for the first time.

The exhibition showcased a rich spread of India's GI-tagged handloom and craft traditions: Sanganeri hand block print from Rajasthan, Bagru print, Gujarat appliqué, Warli art from Maharashtra, Eri Silk from Assam, and handloom weaves from across India's most celebrated clusters.

Russian visitors engaged closely with the textiles — examining the craftsmanship, understanding the GI provenance, and discovering the depth of India's living craft heritage. The response confirmed a genuine appetite for authentic Indian handloom on an international stage.

Phalguna brought India's most celebrated GI-tagged textiles to Japan — one of the world's most discerning audiences for craft and material culture. At an international textile exhibition, visitors explored Kashmir Pashmina, Phulkari embroidery, and handloom weaves from across India's heritage clusters.

Japanese visitors engaged closely with the craftsmanship — examining the hand-embroidered Kashmir Pashmina shawls, understanding the provenance of each piece, and experiencing firsthand what makes GI-tagged Indian textiles irreplaceable.

The reception was a powerful reminder that great craft speaks across cultures. India's handloom heritage found an appreciative and curious audience in Japan.

Phalguna was a proud exhibitor at oriGInalé XPO — a Grand Expo & Sale of GI-tagged products of Incredible India, an initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.

At the expo, Phalguna showcased an exclusive collection of Chanderi sarees from Madhya Pradesh — one of India's most celebrated GI-tagged handloom traditions. Visitors experienced firsthand the weightless sheers and signature zari borders that have defined Chanderi weaving for over five centuries.

Phalguna was honoured with a Certificate of Achievement at the expo — a recognition of its commitment to preserving and promoting authentic GI-tagged craft at a national platform.