Handlooms take the spotlight at IFFI Goa
A filmic odessey in sarees- In a pioneering experience for delegates, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 brought couture, culture and cinema together on its iconic red carpet in Panaji in Goa.
The fashion show, “Handloom Sarees in Motion: 70MM on Runway,” was presented by Shikha’s Kariigarii in collaboration with
DC Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, the Entertainment Society of Goa and NFDC.
Performed twice on Sunday evening, the
15-minute showcase recreated the evolution of Indian cinema through drapes, music and styling.
Set to soundtracks from different eras of Bollywood, the runway presentation unfolded as a moving tribute to nostalgia and the timeless elegance of the saree.
Models walked the red carpet in silhouettes ranging from the fluid drapes of the 1940s to the bold experiments of the 2020s, capturing “legendary moods, muses, and memories” through handloom weaves.
News Edit KV Raman
