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Here's an awareness session that seems like the best fit for those of you who are spontaneous shoppers, ever-keen to go on sprees. Donate your old jeans to Dwij that has partnered with a co-working space in the city and see your discarded clothes turn into functional and spunky bags, mats and jewellery.

Founded a year ago with the sole aim of taking care of textile waste, they work with all kinds of fabric that's beyond use. "This workshop will focus on denim, because it's sturdy and discarded frequently when styles change, and not because of wear and tear," says Soumya Kalluri, founder of Dwij.

The products are made at the workshop in Bhandup

After the denim is washed, it will be taken to the workshop where it will be customised according to the 10 to 15 templates they have. Their trained team of six workers, including two women from MHADA colony in Kanjurmarg, bring the product together, instead of it being used to clean up industrial waste and then burnt or buried.

Soumya Kalluri

"There is so much textile waste, along with labour abuse. The fashion industry is glamorous, so people tend to look only at the pretty side, not what happens behind the scene. With this talk, we hope to spread awareness about how we are indirectly polluting the environment because until everyone around knows what the problem is, they can't be part of the solution. We want people to think about why they are buying a product the next time they step out to shop," explains Kalluri, a resident of Vikhroli. They will also be giving tips on how you
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The chandrakala saree

Every Sankranti, many married Maharashtrian women follow the tradition of meeting for the haldi kumkum ceremony, draped in black sarees. However, the black chandrakala saree that is traditionally associated with this festival is hardly worn any more. This week, Solapur-based saree and textile revivalist Vinay Narkar will bring the handwoven saree back into the spotlight with an exhibition.

The traditional motif

"Last year, I worked with the Irkal tradition of sarees, which is predominantly a north Karnataka and Maharashtrian tradition. During the process, I came across the chandrakala saree. I had heard about it since my childhood, through my grandmother and in literature. But I had never seen one; even my grandmother didn't own one. Most Maharashtrian communities follow the tradition of gifting a chandrakala saree in black or indigo blue to a bride on her first Sankranti," says Narkar. Though black is usually considered inauspicious, Narkar feels that it might have to do with the northern movement of the sun and the end of winter. He also found references of the saree in other colours.

A saree inspired by Raja Ravi Varma paintings

With the intent to revive the saree, which represents a starry night, and uses the star or moon motif, Narkar headed to Baroda to find a photo of Maharani Chimnabai Gaekwad in a chandrakala saree. He also found an MV Dhurandhar painting in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya of a woman draped in this saree. The north Karnataka districts of Gulbarga, Bidar and Bijapur also follow this tradition. "Originally, it was a nine-yard Irkal saree with star or moon butas made with khari print. It then extended to other weaving traditions such as the Paithani (with the motif being dots) and Chanderi. The motif of the moon with a flower is seen in the Benarasi tradition too. I have also used the intricate zari kasuti embroidery from Karnataka. Black Paithanis still exist, but chandrakalas were lost," rues Narkar. What sets the chandrakala saree apart from the others is that it's not a weaving tradition but an aesthetic; the saree can be woven using different techniques.

Vinay Narkar

Narkar feels that one of the reasons that led to a decline in popularity was the khari print used to make the motif. It would wear out in places and not last long. "Also, may be the style preferences changed with time. The biggest reason, which applies to most disappearing weaves of Maharashtra, is because it was one of the earliest states to be industrialised. Other regional sarees such as the Vidarbha saree, the Solapur saree, the Poona saree have all disappeared," he explains. For this collection, Narkar has worked on a cotton silk fabric to give the saree a vintage feel associated with the tradition.

'Textiles speak of history'
"Each region of India has different stories associated with its crafts. These fables are even mentioned in ancient Indian treatises. Craftsmen narrate these stories even today. Textiles also speak of recent history, as there was a distinct class segregation for weaves worn by the royals and the masses. The practice of gifting the black saree for Sankranti continues even today. My mother-in-law had gifted me a navy blue saree for Sankranti, which was the closest to black as we don't wear black in our family," says designer Shruti Sancheti who works with various weaving clusters of Maharashtra. Yellow for Saraswati pooja, and gold and red or white and red for weddings, the use of colour and motif bears specific significance. "I am a Rajput, and several people and royals from my community wear black on Diwali as it falls on amavasya," explains Sancheti.

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Narkar will be displaying a set of contemporary sarees with the use of optical art. He has also recreated a Paithani from the Peshwa era, which is displayed in Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune. The black saree uses the polka dot motif. "The gaudy Paithanis are a result of modern times. I found the dot motif in Mumbai's old markets where people sell zari from old sarees." Another story from the collection is the Raja Ravi Varma saree. "Ravi Varma was very fond of the nine-yard saree. Almost all his characters were seen wearing it. He has used the same design of the saree in different colours for his paintings - Laxmi in red, Saraswati in white, Radha in pink for romanticism, and Subhadra in blue," says Narkar.

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Exports (Bop) - Carpets, Textile Furnishings&Textile Products in Canada decreased to 97.10 CAD Million in March from 97.20 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Carpets, Textile Furnishings&Texti in Canada averaged 66.75 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 122 CAD Million in May of 2017 and a record low of 15.90 CAD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Carpets, Textile Furnishings&t.

Exports (Bop) - Clothing, Footwear And Textile Products in Canada decreased to 365.60 CAD Million in March from 414.50 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Clothing, Footwear And Textile Pro in Canada averaged 368.67 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 632 CAD Million in July of 2002 and a record low of 89 CAD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Clothing, Footwear And Textile.

This roundtable provided a forum for dialogue on building responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development, in line with the OECD and ILO recommendations. The Roundtable also identified challenges and areas for future collaborative action.

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

Exports of Textiles & Textile Products in South Africa increased to 1203.57 ZAR Million in March from 1151.43 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Textiles & Textile Products in South Africa averaged 847.24 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1373.86 ZAR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 431.68 ZAR Million in July of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Exports of Textiles & Textile Products.

Exports of Textiles & Textiles Articles CMLV in South Africa increased to 3169.32 ZAR Million in March from 1966.43 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Textiles & Textiles Articles CMLV in South Africa averaged 4956.25 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11826.86 ZAR Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 459.98 ZAR Million in January of 2015. South Africa accounts for Exports of Textiles & Textiles Articles using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Exports of Textiles & Textiles Articles CMLV.

Imports of Textiles & Textiles Articles CMLV in South Africa increased to 10172.91 ZAR Million in March from 7691.05 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textiles & Textiles Articles CMLV in South Africa averaged 19938.12 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40660.12 ZAR Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 2792.79 ZAR Million in January of 2015. South Africa accounts for Imports of Textiles & Textiles Articles using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Textiles & Textiles Articles CMLV.

Imports of Textiles & Textile Products in South Africa decreased to 2481.28 ZAR Million in March from 3978.95 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textiles & Textile Products in South Africa averaged 3090.28 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4306.87 ZAR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 1958.84 ZAR Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Textiles & Textile Products.

This roundtable provided a forum for dialogue on building responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development, in line with the OECD and ILO recommendations. The Roundtable also identified challenges and areas for future collaborative action.

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

Exports of Textiles in Germany increased to 969256 EUR THO in February from 934706 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Textiles in Germany averaged 923568.71 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1200982 EUR THO in October of 2000 and a record low of 572656 EUR THO in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Textiles.

Imports Intra Eu - Woven Fabrics,Tuft Textile, Lace & Tapestries in the United Kingdom decreased to 9.01 GBP Million in February from 9.84 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Woven Fabrics,Tuft Textile, Lac in the United Kingdom averaged 11.25 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.98 GBP Million in November of 2001 and a record low of 4.86 GBP Million in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Woven Fabrics,tuft Textile,.

Imports - Woven Fabrics,Tufted Textile, Lace & Tapestries in the United Kingdom decreased to 16.48 GBP Million in February from 23.62 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Woven Fabrics,Tufted Textile, Lace & Tap in the United Kingdom averaged 18.81 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.20 GBP Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 11.68 GBP Million in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Woven Fabrics,tufted Textile, Lace & T.

Imports - Textile, Yarn, Fabrics Made-Up Articles Nec in Singapore increased to 170.92 SGD Million in March from 142.88 SGD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Textile, Yarn, Fabrics Made-Up Articles in Singapore averaged 104.71 SGD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 170.92 SGD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 71.91 SGD Million in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Imports of Textile, Yarn, Fabrics Made-up Article.

Exports of Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Footwe in France decreased to 1669 EUR Million in March from 2295 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Footwe in France averaged 1596.21 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2744 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 1006 EUR Million in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Textiles, Clothing, Leather And Footwear.

Exports of Textile Machines in Switzerland decreased to 45.13 CHF Million in March from 52.20 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Textile Machines in Switzerland averaged 76.24 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 143.64 CHF Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 35.35 CHF Million in August of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Textile Machines.

Exports of Textiles in Switzerland increased to 103.14 CHF Million in March from 101.55 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Textiles in Switzerland averaged 110.26 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 147.80 CHF Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 75.30 CHF Million in August of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Textiles.

Imports of Textiles, Wearing Apparel & Shoes in Switzerland decreased to 854.40 CHF Million in March from 952.84 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textiles, Wearing Apparel & Shoes in Switzerland averaged 855.72 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1090.34 CHF Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 5 CHF Million in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Textiles, Wearing Apparel & Shoes.

Imports of Textile Yarn & Thread in Japan increased to 8937.63 JPY Million in March from 6899.25 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textile Yarn & Thread in Japan averaged 10533.67 JPY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18560.35 JPY Million in January of 1997 and a record low of 4939.46 JPY Million in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Textile Yarn & Thread.

Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Waste in Japan increased to 6306.69 JPY Million in March from 4530.64 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Waste in Japan averaged 11706.75 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50315.89 JPY Million in March of 1989 and a record low of 2766.15 JPY Million in June of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Waste.

Imports of - Textiles Clothing & Footwear in Australia decreased to 1316 AUD Million in March from 1373 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of - Textiles Clothing & Footwear in Australia averaged 545.48 AUD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1780 AUD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 39 AUD Million in April of 1983. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of - Textiles Clothing & Footwear.

Imports - Textile, Yarn, Fabrics & Made Up Articles in Australia increased to 300 AUD Million in March from 272 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Textile, Yarn, Fabrics & Made Up Article in Australia averaged 217.99 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 382 AUD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 121 AUD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Textile, Yarn, Fabrics & Made Up Artic.

Imports of - Textile Yarn & Fabrics in Australia increased to 111 AUD Million in March from 104 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of - Textile Yarn & Fabrics in Australia averaged 751.28 AUD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 288731 AUD Million in January of 2015 and a record low of 55 AUD Million in January of 1983. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of - Textile Yarn & Fabrics.

Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Wastes in Australia increased to 9 AUD Million in March from 6 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Wastes in Australia averaged 11.31 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19 AUD Million in May of 1995 and a record low of 5 AUD Million in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Wastes.

Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nesoi in Mexico increased to 3949 USD THO in March from 3799 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nesoi in Mexico averaged 3250.48 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7422 USD THO in May of 2019 and a record low of 1456 USD THO in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Textile Fibers Nesoi.

Imports - Textile Products & Articles For Specified Uses in Mexico increased to 18932 USD THO in March from 15607 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Products & Articles For Specifie in Mexico averaged 18302.44 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25173 USD THO in August of 2016 and a record low of 13047 USD THO in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Textile Products & Articles For Spe.

Imports - Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Covered, Etc in Mexico decreased to 44081 USD THO in March from 45299 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Cov in Mexico averaged 59806.14 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 76548 USD THO in May of 2015 and a record low of 41210 USD THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, C.

Imports - Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated, Etc in Mexico increased to 77792 USD THO in March from 75941 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated, Et in Mexico averaged 93850.94 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 113136 USD THO in August of 2016 and a record low of 72433 USD THO in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Textile Fabrics, Impregnated, Coated,.

Imports - Special Woven Fabrics, Tufted Textile Fabrics, Etc in Mexico decreased to 26191 USD THO in March from 26685 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Special Woven Fabrics, Tufted Textile Fa in Mexico averaged 31919.37 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 41505 USD THO in October of 2014 and a record low of 24179 USD THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Special Woven Fabrics, Tufted Textile.

Exports - Textile Yarn, Fabrics And Related Products in China increased to 14620700 USD THO in April from 8922300 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports - Textile Yarn, Fabrics And Related Produc in China averaged 7822278.80 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14620700 USD THO in April of 2020 and a record low of 8051 USD THO in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports of Textile Yarn, Fabrics And Related Prod.

Imports - Textile Yarn, Fabrics & Related Products in China decreased to 1138600 USD THO in April from 1511900 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports - Textile Yarn, Fabrics & Related Products in China averaged 1495153.37 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2462600 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 890500 USD THO in February of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Textile Yarn, Fabrics & Related Produc.

Exports of Textile Weaving in Italy decreased to 271.55 EUR Million in January from 311.60 EUR Million in December of 2019. Exports of Textile Weaving in Italy averaged 429.11 EUR Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 750.10 EUR Million in May of 2002 and a record low of 119.10 EUR Million in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Exports of Textile Weaving.

Imports of Textile Yarn, Fabric Sitc in the United States decreased to 2040 USD Million in March from 2100 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textile Yarn, Fabric Sitc in the United States averaged 1761.69 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2859 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 744 USD Million in February of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Textile Yarn, Fabric Sitc.

Imports - Rugs & Oth. Textile Floor Covering (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 225.92 USD Million in March from 254.72 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Rugs & Oth. Textile Floor Covering (Cens in the United States averaged 138 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 281.91 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 43.58 USD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Rugs & Oth. Textile Floor Covering.

Imports - Textile Supplies & Related Materials (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 1091.78 USD Million in March from 1099.51 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Textile Supplies & Related Materials (Ce in the United States averaged 927.70 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1411.15 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 442.38 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Textile Supplies & Related Materials.

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Apart from duty safeguards, industry also seeks year-long moratorium on payment of interest and principle