The fabrics from India’s northeastern region, which are known for their sustainability factor and are colourful and diverse in nature, are set to be showcased in the national capital yet again.
The sixteenth edition of Celebrating North East, organized under the North East Institute of Fashion Technology (NEIFT) banner, will be held from February 17-19 and several designers from the region will display their works. Union minister for ports and shipping Sarbananda Sonowal, along with MoS Textiles Darshana Jardosh will inaugurate the three-day event, organisers said in a release.
Besides the traditional textiles, the region’s music, dance, and cultural diversity of India’s relatively less explored region to a wider audience.
Even during Covid-19, the festival was held at Gurugram and Chanakyapuri with all the covid-mandated restrictions and protocols being maintained.
