PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF G20 NATIONS AND AMITABH KANT, SUNIL SETHI, AND MD SHARMA
Narrating stories through the threads of looms, six designers presented the diversity of weaves at the FDCI curated show “My Handloom – My Pride” on February 16, 2023 at the 36th International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2023, under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles and DC (Handloom).
SAMANT CHAUHAN
The participating six designers, namely Kora by Anjali Kalia, Divyam Mehta, Khanijo, Madhu Jain, Payal Jain and Samant Chauhan, presented eight ensembles each, highlighting the enriching weaves from across India.
MADHU JAIN
Designer Samant Chauhan elevated the Bhagalpuri weave in Tussar silk. Gaurav Khanijo, used Khadi woven in Bengal, with Kantha embroidery detailing on his modern cuts. Divyam Mehta worked with yarn crafted from agri waste, woven in Bengal. Interestingly, Madhu Jain paid homage to weaves from Orissa, channeling simplicity.
PAYAL JAIN
Payal Jain presented the ancient Pekhwa’ weaving technique. Anjali Kalia’s hand block prints in red, black and olive, highlighted with gota, offset with thread, dori and sequins embroidery, made a play for a melange of hues.
DIVYAM MEHTA
Shri M.D Sinha, IFS, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism and Heritage, Govt. of Haryana and Vice Chairman, Surajkund Mela Authority said, “India’s handloom sector is a symbol of our country’s rich and varied cultural heritage. At Surajkund International Crafts Mela we proudly present handlooms in the most creative and innovative manner, through our collaboration with FDCI. It’s our endeavour to make traditional handlooms into heirlooms.”
KORA BY ANJALI KALIA
Sunil Sethi, FDCI said, “The Ministry of Textiles has always supported such initiatives where handloom is the showstopper. The show celebrates the vivacity of weaves we have in India. Textiles weaving provides employment to more than 31 lakh households all over the country, and sustenance to more than 35 lakh weavers, mostly women. The show is a tribute to their resilience, skills and artisanal prowess. We are delighted to be showcasing at a venue like Surajkund, which is engulfed in traditional crafts, along with the Ministry of Textiles and DC (Handloom).”
KHANIJO
