Fashion Design Council Of India Promote Indian Ethnic Fabrics
With the latest collaboration between the Fashion Design Council of
India (FDCI) and the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, monsoon
showers signify a renewed energy and rebirth for Indian handlooms and
textiles. In an initiative to promote Indian handlooms the textile
ministry, the Central Cottage Industries Corporation (CCIC) and the FDCI
have joined hands to assist, develop, encourage and support traditional
Indian weaves.
On Saturday evening, Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit inaugurated
this association with a first-of-its kind exhibit themed 'Sarang' at the
emporium along with chairperson Anjali Rai.
Leading FDCI designers Rohit Bal and Anju Modi showcased an exclusive
peacock-inspired collection at the emporium. Bal and Modi are the first
two of the 60 designers who will participate in the initiative.
Talking about the collaboration, FDCI chief Sunil Sethi said: "Indian
fashion is not only about haute couture and Western ready-to-wear; it
is also about fashion with substance. Undeniably, this will give fashion
a more serious face and enable it to undertake a larger role for Indian
textiles, handlooms and fashion in totality. The council along with
leading designers will be able to showcase their support to traditional
textiles and weaves. Every month five designers will exhibit an
exclusive collection at the emporium over a period of a year. The
textile ministry is going all out to promote traditional handlooms and
the FDCI will work in tandem with them."
This venture might be the silver lining on the Indian fashion scene
which has recently suffered owing to a bout of insignificant fashion
weeks mushrooming all across the country. It might finally herald the
beginning of a fashion revolution and signal the end of small commercial
events that do more disservice than good.
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