Indian handlooms, textiles to take centre stage AIFW spring/summer 2017

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Oct 7, 2016

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will dedicate the first two days of the upcoming Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Spring Summer 2017 to the power of Indian handlooms and textiles.

Aiming to capture and continue the handloom legacy of the various regions of India, 23 style gurus will showcase their designs on the first two days of the five-day fashion gala, interpreting the possibilities the sector offers, read a statement.

The designers participating in the project are Abraham & Thakore, Anavila, Anita Dongre, Gaurav Jai Gupta, Krishna Mehta, Payal Pratap, Rina Dhaka, Samant Chauhan, Shruti Sancheti, Urvashi Kaur and Ashish & Vikrant.

FDCI president Sunil Sethi said it is a step towards preserving the heritage.

"The languishing handloom sector has been resuscitated by the #iwearhandloom campaign started by Textile Minister Smriti Irani," said Sethi.

"In continuation with this, FDCI and its designers, are making a difference in preserving the heritage of the country through our conceptual shows. This edition is our earnest attempt to merge the past, present and future through meaningful initiatives," he said.