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| Abbreviation | WDF |
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| Formation | 2017 |
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The World Designing Forum (WDF) is an Indian organization for the fashion industry, founded in 2017.[1] Its stated purpose is to promote Indian handloom and handicraft traditions in contemporary design.[2] The organization's activities are aligned with the Indian government's "Vocal for Local" initiative.[3]
WDF holds industry events, including an annual awards ceremony and fashion showcases at cultural festivals such as the Taj Mahotsav.[4] It also collaborates with academic institutions and government bodies.[5]
History
[edit]The World Designing Forum was founded to create a network for designers working with Indian craft traditions.[6] According to the organization, its network included over 25,000 designers by the mid-2020s.[7] WDF has advocated that the handloom industry can contribute to India's economic goals.[8]
Governance
[edit]The WDF is led by Founder and CEO Ankush Anami and Director Srashti Kulshrestha.[9] The organization has also formed an advisory board composed of figures from the fashion and business sectors.[10]
Activities
[edit]National Designer Awards
[edit]A key annual event of the WDF is the National Designer Awards, which presents awards for fashion design with a focus on Indian textiles.[11] The 2023 event was held in New Delhi, where designer Neeta Lulla received an award.[12] The 2024 event in Goa featured approximately 300 designers and highlighted fabrics such as Kashmiri pashmina and Kanchipuram silk sari.[13] According to BusinessWorld, the awards platform serves to promote Indian handloom to a global audience.[14]
Events and Collaborations
[edit]WDF organizes fashion showcases at cultural festivals. In 2025, it held the "Heritage" program at the Taj Mahotsav in Agra, which presented traditional attire from 27 Indian states.[15] The organization also holds annual programs for India's National Handloom Day.[16]
In 2024, WDF announced plans to establish a handloom cluster and apparel design park in Agra.[17] It has also launched initiatives like the Indian Couture League to promote weavers and artisans.[18] WDF has partnered with academic institutions, including Lovely Professional University, for programs and workshops.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Woven Wonders: How The World Designing Forum Is Turning Handloom Into Haute Couture". ET Now News. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Reviving Indian handloom: Tradition meets modern innovation at World Designing Forum". Financial Express. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum embraces 'Vocal for Local' vision". India Today. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Taj Mahotsav 2025 will showcase entire India in Heritage program of World Designing Forum". Navbharat Times. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum Celebrates The Rich Heritage Of Indian Handloom And Handicrafts At Lovely Professional University". Financial Express. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designer Conclave 2023 unites India's top fashion-makers in support of handmade fabric artisans". Zee News. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum embraces 'Vocal for Local' vision". India Today. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Handloom industry can help India achieve $5 trillion GDP mark: Experts at World Designing Forum". Zee News. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Agra hosts 10th National Handloom Day by World Designing Forum". The Times of India. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designer Conclave to support Indian handmade clothes". CNBC TV18. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designer Forum announces National Designer Awards 2024". India Today. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designer Forum 2023: Neeta Lulla gets the Best Ethnic Elegance Award, these stars attended the event". NDTV India. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum showcases Indian handloom". The Times of India. 3 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum Pushes Indian Handloom To Global Spotlight At National Designer Awards 2024". BW Businessworld. 3 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "A glimpse of India at the 'Heritage' program of the World Designing Forum". India Today. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "Agra hosts 10th National Handloom Day by World Designing Forum". The Times of India. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum to set up handloom cluster and apparel designing park in Agra". The Economic Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "'Vocal for Local': Indian Couture League puts handloom weavers and artisans in the spotlight". Financial Express. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "World Designing Forum Celebrates The Rich Heritage Of Indian Handloom And Handicrafts At Lovely Professional University". Financial Express. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
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