Hello !
I’m Sidhant Minocha
I am striving to shape more thoughtful systems with Swaraj as the ideal aim. Motivated by my lived experiences of the socio-ecological and economic decline in north India, especially through the lens of our family's ancestral businesses in cotton, iron and steel.
For over 15+ years, I have researched and designed products centred on ecologically mindful textile practices and trained 200+ rural artisans to be independent thinkers and creators. Key designs have involved organic raw materials, khadi, phulkari embroidery, and block printing with regard to craft evolution - semiotics, multi-scope impact of raw materials, and processes aimed at natural balance.
I recently completed my MSc. in Environmental Anthropology at University College London (UCL). I focused on studying post-colonial development of the Indian Panjab and the emigrants narratives. Built skills in qualitative and quantitative research to further study and inform how systems operate towards balance.
These experiences drive me to make more informed, ecology-centred decisions in my work and personal life.
Ventures
Sedhantik
Vehra
Academics
B.A. Hons. Fashion Design 2007-11
MSc. Environmental
Anthropology
2024-25
Creative and Cultural Business Program (C.C.B.P.)
2022
Young India Fellowship (YIF)
PGD Liberal Studies
2015-16
Milestones
• Granted 'The Masters Research Award': Dissertation research grant by University College London (London, 2025)
• Winner: Clean Energy Hackathon: Proposed a lifecycle & ESG outline for lithium batteries in the renewable energy sector; invited to present at the UCL Sustainability Leadership Conference (London, 2025)
• Prime Minister's Patronage: Shri Narendra Modi wore my brand Sedhantik's pocket square (France 2017) & scarf (India 2021)
• Top 5 Emerging Textile Designers, DesignXDesign "25 Under 35" for design innovation with rural craft supply-chain (India, 2021)
• Media Features: India Today Aspire, Arts Thread, etc., as innovator in ethical fashion (India & UK, 2021)
• Top 3 Finalist: ABURY Design Experience - International ethical fashion competition (Germany, 2017)
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Testimonials
"I’ve know Sidhant Minocha since 2015. He was a delight to mentor - talented, enthusiastic, receptive and deeply motivated looking at fashion and design as a means of conveying his concern for the environment, sustainability, natural materials, and a fair and equitable society; going beyond aesthetics, ornamentation and trends, while sensitively reflected these in his collections.
His creative vision has always incorporated these multiple strands, and he is also drawn to melding Indian textile processes into his designs, travelling all over India in search of weavers and crafts people to work with. Contemporising, challenging and innovating, while remaining true to the USP of each technique and tradition.
His oeuvre is constantly evolving; I wish him well and look forward to seeing what comes next."
Laila Tyabji, Padma Shri Awardee
Chairperson & Founder Member, DASTKAR Society for Crafts & Craftspeople.
Thank you
for taking out the time to understand my journey so far, would love it if you can send your thoughts, advice, or enquiries through the form below or in an email.
