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Reviving a Beautiful Tradition
Woven sarees in India have been popular for many years. However, with changing fashion, they have become a lost tradition now. As a result, thousands of weavers are unemployed and struggling hard to survive. Thankfully a few designers are coming forward for the cause of these weavers by getting them weave sarees under their label.
Sabyasachi is one of the designers known for his penchant for weaves. He recently launched a beautiful collection of woven sarees. According to a news report in DNA, he recently said, “I want to restore the timeless woven sarees, bringing together the skilled weavers from around the country.”Sabyasachi's collection was known as ‘Save a Saree’ collection. It was specially organised by the designer to promote weavers in India. Keeping the masses in mind, prices were kept very reasonable.
Designer Masaba Gupta also seems to be inspired from Sabyasachi’s initiative and is sticking to her favourite patchwork in handloom silk and cotton. She says, “Weaves are just a beautiful segment and there is much one can do with the woven khadi, silks and cottons."
Recently, designer Wendell Rodricks presented his Kunbi Tribe collection at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. According to Rodricks,” Marginalised by main stream society, denounced to the lowest rung of the caste ladder and used today for dancing entertainment, the Kunbis deserve to be addressed as the original inhabitants of the land i.e. Goa. His initiative to revive the tradition of Goan weavers is being widely appreciated.
To read the full story: Fashion fraternity does its bit for weavers in India
Photo Courtesy: mumbaiishtyle ; wendellrodricks.com
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