Artisans at the charkha and loom, and a handloom fashion showcase on the ramp

CHHAAP
NIFT @SABARMATI

Rooted in Heritage. Reimagined for Tomorrow.

Date 23^rd – 30^thOctober, 2026

Venue

Sabarmati Riverfront,
Event Centre A, Ahmedabad

CHHAAP
NIFT @SABARMATI

Rooted in Heritage. Reimagined for Tomorrow.

CHHAAP is a distinguished initiative of the National Institute of Fashion Technology envisioned to celebrate India’s rich craft heritage alongside contemporary design, bringing together artisans, alumni, and students in a shared creative dialogue.

Artisans at work: a craftsman shaping clay on a stone slab and an elder painting a bowl

Event Collectable

CRAFT PASSPORT

Become A Craft CitizenDiscover stories, shop authentic crafts, and make your passport grow richer with every stall you visit, every artisan you meet, every craft you fall in love with. With each purchase, collect a stamp, A tiny mark of a tradition discovered, a story lived. Create a map of your own journey through India's crafts, the one you'll treasure long after the Riverfront lights go down.

Event Highlights

Event Schedule

Friday (23-10-2026)

11:00 AMInaugration of CHHAAP@Sabarmati
11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace opens
11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCraft Demonstration
05:00 PM to 9:00 PMLive Hands on Workshop
07:00 PM to 08:30 PMKala Sandhya: Inaugural Signature EventVande Matram by Gujarat Police Band, Sabarmati Aarti, Drone Show and Fashion Show

Saturday (24-10-2026)

11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace opens
11:00 AM to 01:00PMKala Vivechan I : Panel DiscussionTopic: Rethinking Khadi: From Symbol to Substance From Heritage to Desire
11:00 AM to 9:00 PMCraft Demonstartion & Live Hands on Workshop
06:30 PM onwardsSanskritik TarangGujarati Garba Cultural Programme

Sunday (25-10-2026)

11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace opens
11:00 AM to 01:00 PMKala Gurukul I : Master ClassMr. Ashish Satyavrat Sahu, FDCI Designer Member, Founder, Johargam
11:00 AM to 9:00 PMCraft Demonstartion & Live Hands on Workshop
02:00 PM to 05:00 PMKala Vaarta I:Tangaliya and Chamba Rumal
06:30 PM onwardsSanskritik TarangGujarati Dandiya Cultural Programme for SHARAD POORNIMA

Monday (26-10-2026)

11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace opens
11:00 AM to 01:00 PMKala Vivechan II: Panel DiscussionTopic: From Tag to Value: Reimagining GI as a Strategic Branding Ecosystem for Indian Crafts
11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCraft Demonstration
05:00 PM to 9:00 PMLive Hands on Workshop
06:30 PM onwardsSanskritik TarangRajasthani Kalbeliya Cultural Programme

Tuesday (27-10-2026)

11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace Opens
11:00 AM to 01:00 PMKala Gurukul II: MasterclassDr. Bidhan Das, Joint Director, Indian Institute of Packaging
11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCraft Demonstration
02:00 PM to 04:00 PMKala Vaarta II:Soof Embroidery and Gulabi Meenakari
05:00 PM to 9:00 PMLive Hands on Workshop
06:30 PM onwardsSanskritik TarangRajasthani Folk Music Programme

Wednesday (28-10-2026)

11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace opens
11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCraft Demonstration
05:00 PM to 9:00 PMLive Hands on Workshop
06:30 PM onwardsSanskritik TarangPunjabi Bhangra & Giddha Folk Dance Programme

Thursday (29-10-2026)

11:00 AM onwardsExhibition and Marketplace opens
02:00 PM to 06:00 PMKala Vaarta III:Jamdani Sarees and Manjusha Painting
11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCraft Demonstration
05:00 PM to 9:00 PMLive Hands on Workshop
06:30 PM onwardsSanskritik TarangLive Performance by popular Ahmedabad based Orchestra