Activity on Handloom Day

Name of the Department: Fashion & Textiles

Name of the Event/Activity/Workshop/Seminar: Activity

Date: 7th August 2020

Venue: Online

Topic on which activity was organized: Contemporary Style Saree Draping

No. of Participants: 16 (B.Sc. Fashion Design, Semester - III)

Objective of the activity (workshop/seminar/activity/Visit): To guide students about the fashion styling concept with saree draping.

Description :

Department of Fashion & Textiles had celebrated “HANDLOOM DAY” on 7th August, 2020 to keep the textile heritage alive and create awareness of Handloom fabrics. This  day is celebrated for the integrity of handloom community and recognize their contribution towards India's Socio-Economic development. The purpose of the activity was to protect the heritage and to empowerment of the workers in  handloom sectors. Students of the B.Sc. Fashion Design ,semester –III participated in the activity and they used the handloom fabrics and sarees in  a new customize style to create a different look .

 

Outcome of the activity: The students  were able to understand the textiles of different states  interms of printing, weaving and surface embellishment. So that  they can use the traditional textiles into the customize products according the present market demand.

 

 

 

Dr. Radha Kashyap                                                Dr. Sunetra Datt      Head, Department of Fashion & Textiles            Teacher Co-coordinator