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HANDMADE TALES: SUSTAINABLE FASHION
THROUGH CRAFT CONNECTIONS
Harita Kapur
2016
INTEGRATING DESIGN WITH ARTISAN CRAFTS
HANDMADE & SUSTAINABLE
India is a country with an ancient history.
The crafts of this country are diverse and are a reflection of the country’s cultural heritage.
The craft industry provides millions of artisans with employment and is one of the largest cottage industries.
This sector however, faces a major threat as a result fast fashion which has contributed to the steady decline
of craft based products and has posed a big threat to the sustainable livelihoods of craftspeople.
This collection addresses issues linked with ethical and environmental principles linked
with fashion and artisan livelihood.
MINIMAL
ORGANIC
SUSTAINABLE
HAND MADE
FLIGHTS OF FANTASY
ANGELIC
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Portfolio-Handmade Tales

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Portfolio-Handmade Tales

  • 1. HANDMADE TALES: SUSTAINABLE FASHION THROUGH CRAFT CONNECTIONS Harita Kapur 2016
  • 2. INTEGRATING DESIGN WITH ARTISAN CRAFTS HANDMADE & SUSTAINABLE India is a country with an ancient history. The crafts of this country are diverse and are a reflection of the country’s cultural heritage. The craft industry provides millions of artisans with employment and is one of the largest cottage industries. This sector however, faces a major threat as a result fast fashion which has contributed to the steady decline of craft based products and has posed a big threat to the sustainable livelihoods of craftspeople. This collection addresses issues linked with ethical and environmental principles linked with fashion and artisan livelihood. MINIMAL ORGANIC SUSTAINABLE HAND MADE
  • 4.
  • 5. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL