PCTE’s Craftique 2026 Celebrates Traditional Crafts and Contemporary Fashion
City Air News
Oct 28, 2026 03:02
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Ludhiana, October 28, 2026: The Faculty of Fashion Design at PCTE Group of Institutes organised Craftique 2026 on October 27 and 28, celebrating traditional craftsmanship, innovation and contemporary fashion. Based on the theme “Tradition is our inspiration; innovation is our expression,” the two-day event featured a live exhibition and a fashion show showcasing the work of students.
The event featured Vanshika Mittal, founder of Floreal.inn, who gained recognition after appearing on Shark Tank India. During her interaction with students, she shared insights from her entrepreneurial journey and discussed how traditional craft skills can be transformed into contemporary products and business opportunities. Her session offered students valuable insights into building a craft-based business and turning ideas into entrepreneurial ventures.
Craftique 2026 provided Fashion Design students with a platform to display their skills through handcrafted products and original fashion designs. The live exhibition allowed visitors to explore their work, while the fashion show presented collections that blended traditional influences with contemporary trends.
The Live fashion show featured tie-and-dye designs, showcasing vibrant colours, distinctive patterns and innovative interpretations of this traditional textile technique. The collections demonstrated how age-old methods can be adapted to modern fashion while retaining their artistic and cultural significance.
Craftique 2026 concluded by celebrating student talent and the continuing relevance of traditional crafts in contemporary design. The event highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among aspiring designers.
