Kolkata Kettle 5.0, a two-day lifestyle event with Bibi Russell collaborating with the Rotary Club of Calcutta Midtown was held recently in Kolkata. While the first day was showcasing sustainable fashion designed by Bibi and discussing the rich heritage of handicrafts and handlooms in the country, day two was all about honouring artisans and labels who are relentlessly working to uphold the craftsmanship of India. Bibi Russell, who participated on both the days kickstarted the event sharing her take on the handloom section
All images by Krishnungshu GangopadhyayRashmi Chaudhary, the convenor of Kolkata Kettle, draped the sari by Khaled and urged the attendees of the exhibition to explore the wealth of handloom art India has to offer. Rashmi herself wore an olive green cotton sari, teamed with a crop top and white sneakers, making a case for chic yet sustainable fashion choices
(L to R) Amrita Sabat of Utkalmrita from Bhubaneswar, who was also a panellist for a discussion of handloom on day one of the exhibition, was also honoured at the event. Women entrepreneurs like Jayshree Nanani of Jam Creation, who works with fabrics like bandhej, patola and paithani, was awarded for her contribution to the textile industry