From Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton SS26 show to Rahul Mishra’s Paris Couture collections, Indian textiles are stepping into the global luxury spotlight like never before. Once the unseen foundation of high fashion, crafts such as Banarasi silk, Mukaish, Chikankari, Khadi, and Zardozi are now taking centre stage on the world’s most prestigious runways. As designers and heritage techniques gain visibility, India’s craftsmanship is no longer background detail but the defining