The Department of Silpa-Sadana, Visva-Bharati, is deeply grateful to the Director, ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata, for providing permission and extending cooperation during the visit to ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata, on 24 August 2026. The exposure visit provides the students with practical experience with dyeing machinery and other technological developments in natural fibres. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and research practices, familiarise students with the importance of sustainable, renewable textile materials, and raise awareness of research opportunities in natural fibres.