SUSTAINABLE NARRATIVES: REVIVING INDIAN DOLL CRAFTS IN THE AGE OF SLOW FASHION

Salam Manisana Singh; Kalpana Munjal

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v6.i1.2025.4512

Authors

Salam Manisana Singh
Dr. Kalpana Munjal Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, Fashion Design, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v6.i1.2025.4512

Keywords:

Indian Doll Crafts, Slow Fashion, Sustainability, Cultural Preservation, Artisan Communities, Ethical Consumerism

Abstract [English]

This research investigates the revival of Indian traditional doll crafts within the global slow fashion movement context. It evaluates the potential of these crafts as sustainable economic activities, emphasizing cultural preservation, ecological responsibility, and community empowerment. Employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, this paper explores artisan economics, market trends, consumer preferences, and sustainable impacts. The research highlights opportunities and challenges faced by artisans, offering insights to policymakers, industry stakeholders, and academia.

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