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The world of handloom is delightful and vibrant, let’s bioscopes this world and see the three major part of it. The First part belongs to its Artists, weavers and craftsmen the ultimate foundation of this niche. Weavers not just weave cloth they weave magic, diligently put their life and soul to their work, and following their tradition life of weaver are solely dedicated to their craft.
Lovers of handloom wear it with an ideology; fabrics are appreciated widely because of its originality.
The domain of Indian handloom is as diverse as India’s geography, be ikkats from Orissa, Bandhani from Gujrat & Rajasthan, Munga from Assam every craft is unique, list doesn’t ends here, Indian varieties of silk, cotton and indigenous khadi are most sought after fabrics. Motifs and embroidery patterns like Phulkari, Chikankari, Gujrati, Kantha etc. have enticed the customers worldwide.
Now, introducing “Showman”, the second important part of this enchanting realm, the showman is the tireless, creative fashion designer, which take the dreams of weaver ahead together to make a difference.
Just Imagine, splashing lights of ramp, heart throbbing background score, enthusiastic audience and here enters the fashionable fairies wrapped in ravishing attires, portraying ebullient dreams of fashion gurus.
Showmen of this bewitching industry keep updating their craft; Rich Indian cultural heritage have always been a source of great inspiration for them. Recently a renowned fashion designer ‘Gaurang Shah’ showcased his collection in Lakhme Fashion Week 2015, which was profoundly based on handlooms; he used fabrics like pure cotton, Kota-Tusser Chikankari and other. Designers keep reviving fashion and blend Indian handloom with western outfit, and hence create a splendid fusion which enthralls the fashion lovers to a great extent.
Now here comes the third part and indeed the most important one, and that part is “WE”, the audience, the viewers, the customers, the handloom lovers who follows the trend, appreciate the art, make handloom a part of their persona. Remember, next time when you check your wardrobe and select a handloom stuff to wear, then you may flaunt in style, perhaps you will be exhibiting the other people dreams too. The dream of a weaver, the dream of a designer and off-course your dream to look good!
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Source: Deccan Chronicle