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KOCHI: World of Weaves’, a travelling exposition that includes handloom textiles and handcrafted high fashion will start its second version from Kottayam, following which the rendezvous will likely be held in Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode.
As Kottayam gears as much as host nationwide fashion designer manufacturers for the inaugural of ‘World of Weaves’, the three-day tour is partnering with clothes model ‘Boat Song’, based mostly in Kottayam. While a play on silhouettes and colors is anticipated, ‘World of Weaves’ additionally intends to familiarise and sensitise individuals on handmade clothes, undoubtedly the long run.
From Akaaro
Organised by the non-revenue neighborhood ‘Save the Loom’, ‘World of Weaves’ contains choose designers whose wares can have a style of smaller cities and cities. “The market is extra than simply pure retail. There will likely be parallel periods on varied issues starting from the look and be taught workshops on desk weaving and pure dyes to smaller workshops that educate individuals and simplify such duties.
This additionally helps the general public perceive the large destructive impression of quick fashion and the economic means of textiles that contribute immensely to air pollution. The exposition caters to fashion college students, those that need to discover and individuals who wish to be taught the craft,” says Ramesh Menon, founder, Save the Loom.
Seven designers — Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta, Divyam Mehta, Joy Mitra; Indigene by Jaya and Ruchi; Pramaa by Pratima Pandey, and Priyadarshini Rao — have been chosen to be part of the fashion expertise. While these ethical manufacturers primarily concentrate on handcrafted luxurious, they’re sticklers for modern items that centre on heritage and native crafts whereby the artisan comes first. ‘World of Weaves’ with ‘Boat Song’ will likely be first held in Kottayam from November 26 to 29, 10am-6pm.
Timeless designs
Bringing designer put on from a metropolitan metropolis to a smaller metropolis could be a distinct expertise. But Pratima Pandey (Pramaa) feels that persons are accustomed to journey and because of this, are uncovered to completely different modes of fashion. “Additionally, I would love to see their perspective on the same. Design should be timeless, ageless and relatable, across the world, regardless of the background,” says Pratima, who feels that each designers and patrons are transferring in direction of being extra accountable.
‘Fashion is classic’
Conscious clothes model ‘Indigene’, launched by designers Jaya Bhatt and Ruchi Tripathi, makes an announcement via each artisanal piece of clothes. “Fashion has at all times been aspirational. It comes at a price and requires you to be of a sure character to hold it off. But at Indigene, we imagine fashion shouldn’t be pattern-pushed, it’s a traditional type that one develops, and nothing makes you are feeling extra trendy than a set of acutely aware, comfy, effectively-made garments. We need to break the idea of fashion being unapproachable, and one by no means goes fallacious with traditional types which might match as effectively in Kottayam as
in Mumbai,” says Jaya.
About native crafts
This is Gaurav Jai Gupta’s second time at ‘World of Weaves’. “It is imperative for ‘Akaaro’ to reach new destinations and educate people. The process is rather long and incessantly evolving. Fashion is no longer about metropolitan cities or Gucci; it is more about local crafts. I’m excited to present in cities like Kochi, which hosts the biennale. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in India and was on top of our lists,” says Gaurav. ‘Akaaro’ will likely be exhibiting sarees from the festive collection, woven clothes and ‘Akaaro’ classics which comprise silks, sorts of cotton and sustainable garments.
Towards an ethical future
According to Divyam Mehta, it’s essential as a designer to not solely discover new markets but additionally to discover them. “We would love to share our story and philosophy of entwining native crafts with edgy modernity. Our collection comprises dry flowers and images of flora and fauna that have been converted into prints and embroidery. The silk is native to Bengaluru, West Bengal and Assam. Garments are textured to add relevance,” he says.
