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In pictures: Celebrating Indian craftsmanship at ‘Dharohar: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Artisans’

WICCI Arts Council, West Bengal, honoured Indian handloom heritage and its champions ahead of National Handloom Day in Kolkata

Pooja Mitra Published 05.08.24, 07:27 PM
Kolkata witnessed a special event on August 3, at Ibis Kolkata in Rajarhat, where the WICCI Arts Council, West Bengal, celebrated India’s artisans ahead of National Handloom Day
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Kolkata witnessed a special event on August 3, at Ibis Kolkata in Rajarhat, where the WICCI Arts Council, West Bengal, celebrated India’s artisans ahead of National Handloom Day

All images by Soumyajit Dey
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The event, titled ‘Dharohar: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Artisans’, was attended by people from all walks of life, many of whom walked the ramp in traditional Indian attire. There were also panel discussions, highlighting many facets of the handloom sector
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The event, titled ‘Dharohar: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Artisans’, was attended by people from all walks of life, many of whom walked the ramp in traditional Indian attire. There were also panel discussions, highlighting many facets of the handloom sector

Andrew Fleming, the Deputy High Commissioner at British Consulate, walked the ramp in a turquoise south-cotton kurta with Hakoba work
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Andrew Fleming, the Deputy High Commissioner at British Consulate, walked the ramp in a turquoise south-cotton kurta with Hakoba work

Australian Consul-General in Kolkata Hugh Boylan also attended the event. He joined Fleming in a panel discussion on the sustainability and improvement of the handloom sector. Boylan wore a south-cotton kurta as well, adorned with handwoven patterns and embellishments, and walked the ramp
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Australian Consul-General in Kolkata Hugh Boylan also attended the event. He joined Fleming in a panel discussion on the sustainability and improvement of the handloom sector. Boylan wore a south-cotton kurta as well, adorned with handwoven patterns and embellishments, and walked the ramp

Reena Dewan, the former state president of the West Bengal Arts Leadership Council, dazzled in a black outfit, complete with an elegant long Baluchari jacket
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Reena Dewan, the former state president of the West Bengal Arts Leadership Council, dazzled in a black outfit, complete with an elegant long Baluchari jacket

Dr Rupali Basu, director and CEO of Woodlands Hospital, also graced the programme with her dignified presence. She wore a gorgeous zari Kota doria handwoven sari
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Dr Rupali Basu, director and CEO of Woodlands Hospital, also graced the programme with her dignified presence. She wore a gorgeous zari Kota doria handwoven sari

Santi Das, additional superintendent of police, West Bengal Human Rights Commission, looked fabulous in gamchha-printed kurta and dhoti set
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Santi Das, additional superintendent of police, West Bengal Human Rights Commission, looked fabulous in gamchha-printed kurta and dhoti set

Fashion designer Indroneel Mukherjee looked glamorous in a green Dhakai jamdani kurta
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Fashion designer Indroneel Mukherjee looked glamorous in a green Dhakai jamdani kurta

Paromita Ghosh, director of Candid Communication, took over as the new president of WICCI Arts Leadership Council, succeeding Reena Dewan
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Paromita Ghosh, director of Candid Communication, took over as the new president of WICCI Arts Leadership Council, succeeding Reena Dewan

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