Registration Sangoshthi 2025

Day-wise Itinerary for Sangoshthi 2025

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Day 1 — 2nd November (Sunday)
Time Programme
2:00 – 3:00 PM Registrations
3:30 – 4:00 PM Inauguration of the Craft Demonstration cum Bazar: IICD exhibition and display
Chief Guest : Ms. Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), New Delhi
4:00 – 5:30 PM Award Ceremony : Distribution of Craft Awards & IICD meritorious student awards
Chief Guest : (TBC)
Guest of Honour :
1. Dr. Dev Swarup, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur
2. Mr. MaxiMiliano Modesti, 2M Ateliers & Design and Kalhath Foundation
5:30 PM A film on Gaddi Community by Ph.D Scholar Lokesh Ghai &Jaymin - 'Chola Dora and Sui' followed by Q&A
— Vote of thanks
6:00 PM High Tea
Day 2 — 3rd November (Monday)
Time Programme
9:00 am Registrations
9:30 – 11:00 am Felicitation of Chief Guest Dr. Ritu Sethi (Craft Revival Trust), Guest of Honor Mr. Kevin Murray (World Crafts Council-International) and Keynote Speakers
  1. Keynote address of Dr. Ritu Sethi followed by Q&A
  2. Keynote address of Dr. Kevin Murray followed by Q&A
11:00 am Tea Break
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Keynote Addresses:
  1. Keynote by Ms. MJ Levy (Fulbright Scholar) followed by Q&A
  2. Keynote by Ms. Isabelle Moulin, Fashion Designer France, (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2017) followed by Q&A.
12:30 pm Inauguration of posters exhibit by Dr Ritu Sethi (Craft RevivalTrust) and Dr. Banhi Jha (Editor-in-chief of the NIFT Journal of Fashion) & Chief Editor (TCRC)
1:15 – 2:15 pm Lunch
2:30 – 4:30 pm
(15 mins each followed by Q&A)
Hall 1
Chaired by Prof. Banhi Jha (Editor-in-chief of the NIFT Journal of Fashion) & Chief Editor (TCRC)		 Hall 2
Chaired by Dr Francesco Mazerella (London College of Fashion)
Threads of Resistance and Revival: through the lens of Women Artists in India — Manashri M. Pai Dukle Parali and Sustainable Craft Practices: Transforming Agricultural Waste into Eco-friendly Artisanal Solutions — Ridhima Bahuguna
Buddhism and the Economy of Craft: Monastic Patronage and the Artisanal Industry — Himanshu Pandey From Divine Clay to Synthetic Decay: The Divine Art of Idol-Making — Rohit Saha
Adornment and Identity: Traditional Practices and Symbolism in Apatani Tribal Jewellery — Lucy Tage Katkhuni Architecture: A Climate-Resilient Vernacular Practice for Sustainable Built Environments — Kriti Srivastava
Indo-Jewish embroidery: analysis of a dying craft — Gowri R. Disrupting Tradition, Embracing Modernity: A Qualitative Study Tracing the Journey of Venkatagiri Sarees in Popular Culture — Meeta Siddhu
Musealization of Ravana Chhaya Shadow Puppetry of the Bhatta Community, Odisha; Museums Reviving Community Visual Narration and Preservation of the Hide Puppets — Jignesh Das A Woven Story — Pallavi Jain
4:30 pm Tea Break
4:30 – 7:30 pm Exhibition, stalls, workshops
7:30 pm Networking Dinner for delegates/speakers
Day 3 – 4th November (Tuesday)
Time Programme
9:00 am Registrations
9:30 – 11:00 am Keynote Address
1. Dr Francesco Mazerella - London College of Fashion 2. Mr. Vijay Krishnappa- Kosha.ai, Bangalore
11:00 am Tea Break
11:15 am – 1:15 pm
(15 mins each followed by Q&A)
Hall 1
Chaired by Dr. Ritu Sethi		 Hall 2
Chaired by Dr. Kevin Murray
Weaving Narratives of The Gaddi Tribes: An Initiative In Preservation By Yoshita Crafts Studio - Madhabi Katoch NFTs and the Digital Renaissance of Traditional Crafts: Leveraging Blockchain for Cultural Preservation and Global Market Expansion - Sourav Mukherjee
Bridging the Gap: How Rehwa Society Transforms the Lives of Maheshwar’s Weavers Compared to Local Vendors - Swati Vishwakarma Interplay of Art and Technology: An Evolutionary Trend - Shraddha Anupindi
Harnessing Traditional Craft as a Tool for Experiential Learning - Sangita Deodiya Reimagining Craft in a Digital Age: Tradition, Technology, and the Future of Making - Gunjan Bhaware
Preserving the Past, Stitching the Future - a craft revival study on the lost traditions of Dusutiki Kadai - Saumya Saxena Intertwining tradition with contemporary influences: Rocking dolls - Senthilvelan
From Co-Creation to Cultural Calibration: An International Phulkari Qipao Case Study in Contemporary Craft Design - Mehendi Sharma Beyond Fashion: Adapting Digital Product Passports for Craft Preservation and Authenticity in India - Kriti Srivastava
1:15 – 2:15 pm Lunch
2:30 – 4:00 pm
(15 mins each followed by Q&A)
Hall 1
Chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Rena Mehta, IICD		 Hall 2
Chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Bessie Cecil, IICD
Ethnographic Study of Sawai Madhopur Black Pottery Craft from the lens of Sustainability - Sachii Tripathii Kathputli Transformations: Cultural Heritage, Cultural Fluidity, and Tourism Imaginaries of the Indian Craft of Puppets - Eddie Boucher
From Craft to Care: Developing Sustainable Weighted Blanket for Stress Management and Well-being - Sandeep Kidile AI in Craft Preservation: Varanasi's Soft Stone Jali Work & Mauritius’ Ship Model Craft - Himesh Baboolall
Craft Tourism: A bibliometric Analysis of Trends, Themes & Future Directions- Dr. Abhishek Choudhary Crafting Decentralization: A Layered Framework for Bamboo-Based Livelihoods (Five Case Studies in Frugal Innovation, Pedagogy, and Production Ecosystems) - Antik Mallick
4:00 – 4:30 pm Tea Break
4:30 – 6:00 pm Sangoshthi: Interactive Session with Young Artisan
Future of Craft: Addressing Contemporary Needs & Future Opportunities.
Led by:
1. Ms. Anuradha Singh, Head, NILA House, Jaipur
2. Prof. (Dr.) Toolika Gupta, Director IICD, Jaipur
6:00 – 7:00 pm Exhibition walk around. Winding up.

Registration Details for Sangoshthi 2025

Category Amount (Indian Nationals) Amount (Foreign Nationals)
Fee for paper Presenters/ Attendees/ Delegates – by 10th Oct. 2025 Rs. 7500/- US $ 250
Fee for paper Presenters/ Attendees/ Delegates – after 10th Oct. 2025 Rs. 10000/- US $ 250
Fee for student Attendees/ Presenters Rs. 4000/- US $ 150

Note: No registration fee for IICD faculty & students for participation in the conference.

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