Textiles get a glam touch
16 Dec 2012 4:50 AM IST
The Capital’s textile and handicraft hub — popularly known as Dilli Haat, turned into a ramp on Thursday night with leading models strutting their stuff in ensembles designed by well-known designers.
Hosted by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Incredible Handicraft was a fashion show that brought together designers like Abraham & Thakore, Payal Jain and Samanth Chauhan who showcased fashion creations based on the Indian handicrafts.
India, which is well-known for its handicrafts and textiles, was the focus of the fashion show. ‘The Development Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India endeavours to sustain and nurture the essentially diminishing art of Indian handicraft. The office seeks to promote the artisans and the practitioners of the trade and aims at improving their daily quality of life by supporting them in their quest of preserving their natural and traditional skills along with fostering their knowledge and craft skills,’ said SS Gupta, Development Commissioner, O/O Development Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. ‘By bringing together the big names of the Indian fashion Industry, our endeavour is to introduce the current generation to the uniqueness of Indian handicrafts and encourage them to endorse the wonderful creation of Indian legacy,’ he added.
Models like Sonalika Sahay, Donna Masih, Aanchal Oberoi, Anousha Chauhan, Himani Thapa, Priyanka Bhau and others showcased creations that included the traditional kedia silhouette with handcrafted shibori, Lucknowi chikankari work and Bhagalpur silk. The Indian handicrafts sector provides employment to people belonging to socially and economically weaker sections of the country, particularly in rural areas.
Hosted by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Incredible Handicraft was a fashion show that brought together designers like Abraham & Thakore, Payal Jain and Samanth Chauhan who showcased fashion creations based on the Indian handicrafts.
India, which is well-known for its handicrafts and textiles, was the focus of the fashion show. ‘The Development Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India endeavours to sustain and nurture the essentially diminishing art of Indian handicraft. The office seeks to promote the artisans and the practitioners of the trade and aims at improving their daily quality of life by supporting them in their quest of preserving their natural and traditional skills along with fostering their knowledge and craft skills,’ said SS Gupta, Development Commissioner, O/O Development Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. ‘By bringing together the big names of the Indian fashion Industry, our endeavour is to introduce the current generation to the uniqueness of Indian handicrafts and encourage them to endorse the wonderful creation of Indian legacy,’ he added.
Models like Sonalika Sahay, Donna Masih, Aanchal Oberoi, Anousha Chauhan, Himani Thapa, Priyanka Bhau and others showcased creations that included the traditional kedia silhouette with handcrafted shibori, Lucknowi chikankari work and Bhagalpur silk. The Indian handicrafts sector provides employment to people belonging to socially and economically weaker sections of the country, particularly in rural areas.
Next Story
