Supported by WICCI West Bengal Fashion Council, Endless Possibilities (EP) Studio, a boutique studio of hand-woven and hand-crafted fabrics and attires, situated at The Stadel Arcade, and The Stadel came together to put up a progressive handloom exhibition followed by a fashion show by the guests on March 24 at the Arena Banquets, The Stadel. The idea behind the exhibition was to narrate stories through the loom and present the diverse weaves and patterns. The show put the spotlight on handlooms and weavers. The show not just presented their creations but also reflected upon their struggles, survival and strength. It was a tribute to their resilience and artisanal abilities. The exhibition was a one-of-a-kind event where handloom was the showstopper and weavers took centre stage and walked in their own creations.
Apart from the fashion show, weavers and designers also displayed and sold their creations to a wider audience. This initiative aimed to celebrate International Women’s Day and month by empowering women weavers and promoting their craft. Author and public relations pro Rita Bhimani inaugurated the event virtually from the comfort of her home along with weavers at the event. The participating brands like Endless Possibilities, BYYB — By Yashojit Basu, Rajlakshmi, Shaahi Sandook, Horseshoe by Usha Uthup and many more showcased designer and handloom wear, sustainable home decor and gift items, footwear, accessories, jewellery and organic beauty products.
Rita Bhimani inaugurated the event virtually along with weavers at the event.
The chief guest of the event was danseuse and founder and director of Anjika, Centre for Manipuri Dance and Movement Therapy, Priti Patel.
Guests browsed through handloom wear, eco-friendly and sustainable items like bags, home décor, footwear, accessories, jewellery and organic beauty products.
Weavers taught guests how to spin the yarn on the two charkha installations at the show.
Weavers and guests from WICCI WB Fashion Council walked the fashion show gracefully in various styles of woven saris. The showstopper of the show was Debashree Basu Mullick who looked like a dream in a white handloom sari as she walked the ramp with the woman weaver who created it.