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Weaving Faith and Fashion – Designing with Devotion | Manish Tripathi | TEDxVCOE
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-30 16:16
Industry Focus & Design Philosophy - The speaker emphasizes the rich Indian traditional textile culture and its potential for exposure through designing garments for deities [1] - The speaker initially sought recognition by designing for Bollywood celebrities, cricketers, and sports personalities [2] - The speaker highlights a shift in focus towards cultural preservation and employment generation within the handloom and Khadi sectors [3] - The speaker advocates for the use of handloom and Khadi in the deity's garments [5] Career Trajectory & Purpose - The speaker initially aimed for financial success, aspiring to build a business worth billions of rupees (100 crore, 500 crore, 1000 crore, 5000 crore) [3] - A turning point occurred during a flight conversation, prompting a reflection on life's purpose beyond monetary gains [2][3] - The speaker's purpose evolved into contributing to culture, handlooms, and Khadi [3] - The speaker started an initiative "शहर से गाँव तक" (From City to Village) during the COVID-19 pandemic to create employment opportunities in rural areas [5] Social Impact & Future Goals - During COVID, the speaker provided employment to approximately 7,000 women in around 85 villages across 5 states by producing masks [5] - The speaker is currently working on "ध्वज प्रोजेक्ट" (Dhwaj Project), aiming to create sustainable employment for 100,000 (1 lakh) rural women [5]