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Threads of Change: Reimagining Quilt Making Through India’s Artistic Legacy for a Sustainable Environment and Entrepreneurial Future

Author(s) Dr. Swapna Salil Kolhatkar, Dr. Kalpana Vaidya, Dr. Manjiri Suhas Deshmukh
Country India
Abstract The traditional hand-stitched Indian quilt, represents a rich legacy of community-based textile craftsmanship that blends the philosophy of utility, creativity and sustainability. Rooted in the practice of repurposing old fabrics, quilt making embodies textile practices long before the concept of sustainable fashion gained global attention. In most of the Indian states, quilt making is both a craft and an art form that involves sewing together layers of fabric to create a padded textile—usually for warmth, decoration, or storytelling.

This research paper explores the cultural, environmental, economic (sustainable development) dimensions of quilt making craftsmanship in India, highlighting its role in promoting sustainable textile practices and its potential to generate entrepreneurial opportunities. Drawing upon secondary data, case studies and field insights, the study examines how this indigenous craft contributes to waste reduction, women’s empowerment and livelihood creation, particularly in rural communities. The paper argues that through design innovation, digital marketing and integration with eco-conscious global markets, quilt making can emerge as a sustainable textile product with strong entrepreneurial prospects. Ultimately, this study emphasizes the need to preserve traditional craftsmanship while fostering new economic pathways that align with sustainability and cultural heritage conservation.
Keywords Environmental Responsibility, Sustainability, Self-Help-Group, traditional art, Entrepre-neurship, Fabric Reusability
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-26
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.84478
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