RAJA PRATAP
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Hi, I’m Raja Pratap — Textile Designer, Design Consultant, Educator, and Curator. (Ex-FDCI)<br data-start=”906″ data-end=”909″> With nearly three decades of experience in the textile industry, I’ve worked extensively across Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat, and Hyderabad, specializing in home textiles, craft-based design, and business development.
Most recently, I was associated with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) as a Textile Specialist and Fashion Event Production Coordinator, primarily curating the Indian Textile Gallery – 2 at the National Crafts Museum, Delhi, a two-year-long project that opened to the public to celebrate India’s rich textile heritage, hand in hand I used to take care of the fashion event production planning (FDCI-ICW and FDCO x LFW).
Over the years, I have collaborated with the Ministry of Textiles on cluster development programs, supporting weavers, artisans, and craftsmen to innovate and align their designs with market demand while sustaining traditional knowledge.
As an educator, I continue to mentor students and young designers, bridging the gap between heritage crafts and contemporary design practice. Currently, I’m exploring opportunities to support NGOs in scaling their craft initiatives, and working towards establishing a Skill Development School in Himachal Pradesh to empower rural communities through design and craft-based livelihoods..