CHAAP
NIFT @SABARMATI

Rooted in Heritage. Reimagined for Tomorrow.

Artisan in a red turban working at a traditional charkha
Models walking a fashion runway in flowing ivory and beige outfits
Models on the runway against a blue paisley printed backdrop
Woman spinning thread on a charkha on stage
Close-up of hanging warp threads on a weaving frame
Elderly woman in a pink dupatta working at a loom
Date
23 – 30th
October, 2026
Venue
Sabarmati Riverfront,
Event Centre, Ahemdabad

CHAAP
NIFT @SABARMATI

Rooted in Heritage. Reimagined for Tomorrow.
CHHAAP is a distinguished initiative of the National Institute of Fashion Technology envisioned to celebrate India’s rich craft heritage alongside contemporary design, bringing together artisans, alumni, and students in a shared creative dialogue.
Two craftsmen at work, one shaping clay and one writing, in black and white against a maroon patterned backdrop

Event Highlights

कला गुरुकुल / Masterclass
कला संध्या / Craft Cultural Evening
कला वार्ता / Craft Conversations
कला दर्शन / VR Experience of Crafts

Event Schedule

Friday (23-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Registration and Stall Allocation, Setting up of venue and stalls
  • 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
    Pre-preparation of opening events
  • 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Kala Sandhya (Grand Inaugural) Kala Kumbh Masterpiece reveal

Sunday (25-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Kala Gurukul - I (Master Class by Domain Expert)
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Kala Vaarta - I (Craft Talks)
  • 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Cultural Program

Monday (26-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Kala Vivechan - II (Panel Discussion) “Leveraging GI Tags as a tool of Marketing for Craft products”
  • 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
    Kala Pratyaksham - II (Craft Demo) Banaskantha Applique
  • 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Cultural Program

Tuesday (27-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Kala Gurukul - II Master class by Dr. Bidhan Das, Joint Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
  • 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
    Master class by Mr. Ashish Satyavrat Sahu,
    Topic - From Heritage to Fashion: Making Indigenous Textiles Relevant to the Contemporary Consumer
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Kala Vaarta - II (Craft Talks)
  • 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Cultural Program

Wednesday (28-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Kala Pratyaksham - III (Craft Demo) Nimalakunta Leather Puppetry
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Kala Pratyaksham - IV (Craft Demo) Etikopakka Toys
  • 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Cultural Program

Thursday  (29-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Kala Pratyaksham - V (Craft Demo) Kantha
  • 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Kala Vaarta - II (Craft Talks)
  • 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Gala Dinner

Friday (30-10-2026)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Report to Venue
  • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Kala Pratyaksham - VI (Craft Demo) Sabai Grass Weaving
  • 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
    Valedictory Function
Stall & Artisan Directory

Meet the Artisans

GUJARAT

STALL 15
Chawla
Shubham
Eco - Printing
Meet the Maker
Jyoti
Bhuyan
Silk Weaving

MAHARASTHRA

STALL 20
Rajendra
Ankam
Solapuri Handloom Portrait Weaving
Farhan
Rahi
Kani Pashmina Shawls

RAJASTHAN

STALL 15
Riyaz
Ahmad
Kashmiri Papier Mâché
Mohammed Bilal
Khatri
Block Print

ASSAM

STALL 20
Karan
Singh
Terracotta Craft
Shadab
Ahmed
Lac Bangles