* Products from over 100 master weavers from across the country are the center of attraction at the Safed Baradari, a unique fusion of traditional handloom and modern design. 

TIL Desk Lucknow:ЁЯСЙOn the auspicious occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, the 'Cotton & Silk Fab Exhibition 2026' was inaugurated at the Safed Baradari in Kaiserbagh. The exhibition showcases traditional silk and cotton handloom products crafted by over 100 master weavers from various states across the country. The rich heritage of Indian handloom, a unique confluence of traditional crafts and modern fashion is on display here.

The exhibition features a wide range of textiles crafted from natural fibers, including attractive garments such as Banarasi, Chanderi, Tussar, Kanchipuram, Ikkat, Paithani, and Jaipuri Bagru prints.  Kashmiri pure crepe sarees, pure silk sarees and traditional attire in various modern designs are also the center of attraction for the people.

Organizers Manas Acharya and Javed Maqsood said that the objective of the exhibition is to promote the Ganga-Jamuni culture of the country, provide a common platform to the weavers from different states and to make the rich tradition of Indian silk and handloom accessible to the people.

Javed Maqsood appealed to the city residents to visit the exhibition and promote Indian handloom products and respect the art and hard work of the weavers. He also wished all the people of the state and Lucknow a happy Sharadiya Navratri.