'Vishwa Sutra' showcases 30 Indian handloom weaves through 30 countries' styles at 61st Femina Miss India
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and NIFT unveiled 'Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World', a collection of 30 state handloom weaves reinterpreted through 30 countries' styles, at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar, the Textiles Ministry said on 19 April 2026.
Summary
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) unveiled 'Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World' at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar, the ministry said on 19 April 2026. The collection brings together 30 handloom weaves, each from a different state, reinterpreted through inspirations from 30 countries — for example Odisha Ikat with Greek forms, Kanchipuram with Norwegian lines, Muga with Egyptian elements, Patola with Spanish influences and Banarasi with UAE-inspired ensembles. It was worn by the 30 state winners in the opening round. Sadhvi Satish Sail, winner of the 61st Femina Miss India, wore the traditional Kunbi weave reimagined in a Central European skirt silhouette.
Key facts
- Collection
- 'Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World'
- By
- Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and NIFT
- Event
- 61st Femina Miss India, Bhubaneswar
- Concept
- 30 state weaves × 30 countries' design inspirations
- Winner
- Sadhvi Satish Sail, in Kunbi weave
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who won the 61st Femina Miss India, wearing the traditional Kunbi weave in the 'Vishwa Sutra' collection?
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Correct answer: A — Sadhvi Satish Sail
Sadhvi Satish Sail, winner of the 61st Femina Miss India, wore the Kunbi weave reimagined in a Central European silhouette.
In the 'Vishwa Sutra' collection, the Patola weave was paired with design influences from which country?
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Correct answer: C — Spain
Patola was paired with Spanish influences; Odisha Ikat with Greek, Kanchipuram with Norwegian and Muga with Egyptian elements.