Dastkari Haat Returns To Chennai Market

Jaya Jaitly’s Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar returns to NIFT Chennai’s Tharamani campus from January 30 to February 5, 2026, after a ten-year gap, bringing dozens of artisans selling handwoven khadi, ikat, Chanderi and maheshwari sarees, carpets, and framed traditional paintings. Jaitly warns that AI-driven replication threatens artisans’ livelihoods and calls for strict regulation while the event features performances and regional cuisine.