Lucknow: The Cotton & Silk Fab Exhibition 2025 opened with much enthusiasm at Kaiserbagh Safed Baradari, presenting a Navratri special collection of party wear apparel. The ten-day exhibition, running from August 29 to September 7, was inaugurated by Amarnath Mishra, President of Lucknow Vyapar Mandal, Red Cross Society member, and Gallantry Awardee. Organizers Manas Acharya and Javed Maqsood welcomed him with a floral bouquet.
After inaugurating the exhibition, Mishra toured the stalls and interacted with exhibitors, praising the initiative of bringing diverse apparel for women under one roof during the festive season. He emphasized the importance of promoting Swadeshi products, highlighting how the exhibition offers a rich variety of handloom items crafted from 100% natural fibers such as silk, cotton, and linen.
The collection features traditional weaves and designs from across India, including Banarasi, Tassar Kantha, Garhwal, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Kota, Jaipur Bagru prints, Bengaluru crepe silks, Kalamkari, Kanchipuram, Pochampalli Ikkat, Venkatgiri, Narayanpet, Uppada Jamdani, Paithani, Champa Kosa, and boutique cotton sarees. Dress materials, lifestyle garments, and festive wear are also on display.
With so many authentic handloom varieties showcased under one roof, the exhibition provides an opportunity for the people of Lucknow to explore traditional crafts and support weavers from different states—while enjoying affordable festive shopping.
