New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) India’s one of the reputed fashion event is just few days away and the 10th IFFD’s 'India Runway Week' Summer 2018 has revealed its interest in Indian textile, designers that are all set to take the country on a different textile trip.
Textiles designer Bibi Russell from Bangladesh will kick start the fashion extravaganza showcasing her collection ‘Rajasthali’ in association with Rajasthan Khadi Udyog.
The celebrated designer from Bangladesh who brought the humble gamchha to the international runway has for the last few years directed her focus on working for the heritage crafts of Rajasthan while Hyderabad favourite designer Shravan Kummar will be showcasing textiles of sunrise state Andhra Pradesh.
His collection is organically dyed and all handmade. Shravan will be having master weavers from Hyderabad as his showstoppers.
There are other fresh designers who are showcasing for the first time also have kept their focus on Indian Textile, Weaver Soul by Shravan Gajam will be showcasing hand-woven wrap faced denim fabric made in ikat produced from home run units in Telangana.
Peeli kothi by Ambica will be showcasing Banarasi saree collection. The collection is based on make in India textiles.
Then there is a organisation named ‘Banka Silk’ which works with the weavers of Jharkhand and Bihar is also showcasing its collection ‘Bahar’ in association with designer Poonam Dubey. Balancing the tradition of the handloom weaves through contemporary silhouettes and sensibilities.
Banka Silk also partnered with India Runway Week to provide Indian handloom fabrics to designers at weavers’ rate at their doorstep.
Avinash Pathania, Founder, IFFD (organiser of the event) said,'With each season of India Runway Week, we aim to push Indian Handloom & Fresh designers to set new trends in fashion. With this season we continue to put more focus on Indian handloom fabric with these fresh and amazing designers.'
IRW Summer 2018 will be held in the national capital from April 20 to 22.
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