Headnote
Ms Niharika Salar, from her doctoral work with the Khatri weavers of Bhuj, on what fast fashion means for artisan communities and the place of GIs and community rights.
0001On 9th April, 2025, the Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition and the IPR Chair at NLU Delhi hosted a presentation titled “Fast Fashion, Traditional Textiles, and Intellectual Property” by Ms. Niharika Salar.
Discussion
0002Ms. Niharika Salar discussed the relationship between fast fashion and traditional artisan communities, drawing from her ongoing PhD research on the Khatri community weavers of Bhuj, Gujarat.
0003The presentation highlighted the role of Intellectual Property, including Geographical Indications and community rights, and discussed the challenges faced by traditional artisan communities in the context of the mass production of fashion.
0004The session was insightful and accessible and was followed by a lively and interactive discussion with the audience.
Conclusion
0005The presentation provided an opportunity to examine the relationship between fast fashion, traditional textiles, and Intellectual Property, with particular attention to traditional artisan communities and the challenges arising from mass production in the fashion industry.
Plates
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Cite as
‘Fast Fashion, Traditional Textiles and Intellectual Property’ (2025) CIIPC Rec 5, Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, National Law University Delhi <https://ciipc.pages.dev/events/fast-fashion-traditional-textiles/>
5 numbered paragraphs, from the Centre’s events record. Corrections to ciipc@nludelhi.ac.in.