Crafts Council of India to conduct textiles and accessories show in Chennai

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September 23, 2021 CHENNAI: After an enforced hiatus of one and a half years due to Covid-19, artisans across India are eagerly looking forward to reaching out to various markets. And helping them is the Crafts Council of India (CCI), which will conduct the ‘Textiles & Accessories’ show in Chennai from September 30 to October 1.
The exclusive and rare textile collection, which will be exhibited, is the result of an interface among designers, master weavers and artisans. The idea is to nurture heritage weaves and textile traditions and use them to create contemporary products and focus on eco-friendly sustainability.
Revived antique Benarasi saris, mulmul, jamdani and West Bengal’s cotton saris with imprints of hand block art; ‘gota ka kaam’, zardozi, zari work and more will be on display. You will find tribal ‘Miri’ motifs on handwoven cotton saris from Assam, lace on chiffon in jewel colours and much more at the textile show where each sari is an ode to weaver-artisan-designer magic.
Participants include Abha Dalmia whose revival of the eternal Benarasi sari comes in innovative layered borders and antique motifs; Anuradha Kuli who brings in the flavours of tribal Assam; Naina Jain whose saree come with tie and dye and embroidery; Nilambari’s exquisite floral motif saris and Juanita’s soft fashion Indo-Western and salwar suits. Jyoti Dhawan’s Andaaz has the salwar sets and dupattas with zari and zardozi work.
Torani presents Chanderi, organza and silk embellished garments for men, women and children. Roha offers floral themes in hand embroidered pastels while Aziz Ansari’s Maheshwari saris, dress material, fabric and dupattas say it with flowers. Adding to it all is the Kara collection of soft slow fashion and kurtas and tunics presented by Mulberry Blue. Exquisite new craft flavours are brought to Chennai by Vivek Narang with kantha throws from Sindh, Pakistan, along with a vintage Benarasi sari collection.
Meera Basu brings Dhanekali and Tanghail in tussar, kora and silk muslin while Mura Collective will feature Shibori saris in soft pinks and the trademark blue. Studio Medium’s apparels use traditional handwoven and resist dyeing techniques using only natural dyes. And to dress every occasion is jewellery by Moksh, with every piece epitomising stylish design and craftsmanship.
All government issued Covid safety protocols will be followed during the show.
The exhibition will be held at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiyar Centre (MRC Centre), San Thome High Road, from 10am to 7:30pm.

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