In the global textile and interior design sectors, the preservation of ancestral heritage combined with premium material innovation is highly sought after to elevate modern spaces[cite: 1]. Established in 1986, the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) serves as India’s apex non-profit organization dedicated to projecting the nation’s unparalleled craft heritage onto the international stage[cite: 1]. At the 18th India Trend Fair Tokyo 2026, EPCH hosted a special live delegation featuring some of India’s most celebrated Master Artisans, bridging traditional art directly with global procurement professionals[cite: 1].
This specific showcase highlighted the extraordinary live demonstrations of two highly honored craft masters[cite: 1]. Master Artisan Bimlu Devi, an expert from Manipur, demonstrated the intricate, highly detailed traditional embroidery unique to her home region[cite: 1]. Alongside her, National Award-winning artisan Inta Jamd from Mirzapur performed a live demonstration on a traditional handloom, illustrating the precise rhythmic movements required to weave authentic Indian textiles[cite: 1].
The featured product collection highlighted “Kimrugs”—exquisite traditional carpets and rugs constructed by complex, multi-fiber combinations[cite: 1]. These high-grade textiles are meticulously woven by blending diverse material pairings such as wool/cotton, wool/wool, jute/cotton, jute/wool, and pure cotton/cotton structures[cite: 1]. This rich material diversity, paired with live proof of elite craft mastery, offers home decor buyers, textile importers, and high-end select shops an exclusive opportunity to source authentic, culturally rich fabric art[cite: 1].
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One is a padamsi, the second is a national awardee. Here with me is the Biml Dvi from Manipur, and she’s doing a embroidery work and she’s showing some techniques.
So please come and see. Hello, my name is Inta Jammed from Uttar Pradesh, Mirapur.
My traditional work is with Kim rugs. These are rugs. It is woven.
The fabric is wool and cotton, wool and wool, jute and cotton, jute and wool, and cotton by cotton. We are manufacturing them with many fabrics.
So what about this weave style? These are loom, that is 100% cotton weave. These are the wave and width both in cotton and these are the final pieces.
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