Ritam Foundation
Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Fashion & Textile
IIFT Bangalore was the first fashion institution in India to formalise IKS as a core curriculum module in 2005. This archive collects the resulting peer-reviewed research, monographs, and field studies conducted by our faculty and Design Residents.
Research Library
Shilpa Shastra Proportional Systems in Contemporary Indian Couture
An exploration of how ancient architectural proportional systems from the Shilpa Shastra can inform and elevate contemporary couture construction.