Cultural Affiliations and Alignment in Design Education with Special Reference to Weaving Cluster of Waraseoni, Madhya Pradesh

In recent years, culture has become a significant factor in decisions and results relating to student learning and development. The cultural affiliation and alignment framework can be used to comprehend social sphere dynamics, and how these dynamics affect learning. The main focus of this study will be the issue of cultural identity, cultural affiliations, and their impact on the design strategy, and implementation of education. This paper is based on the case study of the Waraseoni weaving cluster in Madhya Pradesh which recently received the prestigious GI Tag. There is a need to understand how cultural alignment and affiliation get translated into the design language, which also evolves over time. Keeping this transition in mind, this study will explore: