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Dastkari Haat Returns To Chennai Market
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Jaya Jaitly’s Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar returns to NIFT Chennai’s Tharamani campus from January 30 to February 5, 2026, after a ten-year gap, bringing dozens of artisans selling handwoven khadi, ikat, Chanderi and maheshwari sarees, carpets, and framed traditional paintings. Jaitly warns that AI-driven replication threatens artisans’ livelihoods and calls for strict regulation while the event features performances and regional cuisine.
Key Points
- 1Hosts dozens of artisans showcasing handwoven textiles, paintings, embroidery, carpets, and regional crafts.
- 2Highlights cultural revival and supports artisan livelihoods after a decade-long absence in Chennai.
- 3Encourages designers, curators, and buyers to engage, source authentic craft, and attend Jan 30–Feb 5.
Scoring Rationale
Timely, credible cultural-event reporting with AI policy relevance, limited by local scope and modest novelty.
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