{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d1117c146cfd1a6558c505/6aaca25abafe1ba4564519f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is Fashion Killing Indian Crafts? | Priyanka Rajwar & Roli Mishra ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68d1117c146cfd1a6558c505/1789706879527-d462917d-e093-43d0-bbfe-bbccb6c1794f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when the very industry celebrating Indian crafts begins to threaten their survival? In this episode of The Mohua Show podcast, Mohua Chinappa speaks with Vayaka founders Priyanka Rajwar and Roli Mishra about handloom, conscious buying, sustainable fashion and the future of India's rich textile heritage.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>• What conscious buying really means</p><p>• Handloom vs powerloom and digital printing</p><p>• Pure fabrics vs blended fabrics</p><p>• How consumers can identify authentic handloom</p><p>• The traditional process behind Sri Kalahasthi Kalamkari</p><p>• Kala cotton and its sustainability story</p><p>• Mislabeling of crafts such as Bhujodi</p><p>• Why younger generations are moving away from weaving</p><p>• How fashion can help—or hurt—traditional crafts</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What this episode is really about:</strong></p><p>Beyond fashion and sarees, this is a conversation about craft, livelihoods, authenticity, sustainability and consumer responsibility. It asks a simple question: when we buy something, do we know what—and whom—we are supporting?</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in Indian storytelling, sustainable fashion, creative career insights, conscious living, women's entrepreneurship and inspiring conversations, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔔 Support The Mohua Show</strong></p><p>If this conversation changed how you think about what you wear:</p><p>👍 Like the video</p><p>💬 Comment your biggest takeaway</p><p>📤 Share it with someone interested in handloom</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for conversations with changemakers shaping the world</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>Mohua Chinappa: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/</a></p><p>The Mohua Show: <a href=\"https://www.themohuashow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.themohuashow.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us</strong></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShow</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/themohuashow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/themohuashow</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For any other queries EMAIL</strong></p><p><a href=\"mailto:hello@themohuashow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@themohuashow.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Copyright ©2026 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved.</p><p>Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Mohua Show</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Sarees #Vayaka #IndianTextiles#TheMohuaShow #IndianHandloom #ConsciousBuying #SustainableFashion #IndianCrafts #SlowFashion #IndianHeritage #HandloomIndia</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Mohua Chinappa"}