It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

British Council

Call for Grants / New Landscapes

9 November 2023

2 minutes

The New Landscapes India R&D programme has since 2021 nurtured new research and development (R&D) projects between 10 different countries, to support new ideas shaping the future of sustainable fashion, textiles and technology.

British Council, FTTI Open Calls for Grants to Support New Ideas Shaping Fashion, Textiles and Technology

Applications are open for the New Landscapes Catalyst Grant Scheme — an international programme led by UAL’s Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI), in partnership with the British Council.

By

Staff Writer

Handmade India / Climate Truths

25 October 2023

10 minutes

At the heart of craft systems and indigenous communities lies a symbiotic relationship with nature, a profound understanding of circular practices, and environmental stewardship. And craft, in its true sense, is very tangible. Crafts have climate-resilient ideas. India has traditional practices, which just need to be branded. The country has 1000 years of circular economy running in its villages.

Global Boiling: Intricate Connections Between Craft, Climate Change and Slow Fashion

How can craft serve as a potent climate solution? What are the critical areas for intervention needed for a sustainable craft ecosystem? Is craft a catalyst for sustainable fashion? What are the interventions needed for a sustainable craft ecosystem? A just-released report answers these questions and explores more.

By

Special Correspondent

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