Models displaying the designs of Assamese designer Meghna Rai Medhi at NEDF
  • 11 years ago
North East Design Fest, a mega four day event comprising of fashion shows, cultural program and exhibition of handloom, handicrafts, jute, MSME sector of the North east region kicks off in New Delhi on 19 September 2013.

The aim of the festival is to create an interaction of ideas, provide an international standard marketing forum and a unique platform to showcase NE India?s textiles and artisans who have come not only with their handlooms, but also- Jute, Khadi, Coirboard, Assam Silk and handicrafts as well. The leading institute of Assam, North East Institute of Fashion Technology (NEIFT) is organizing North East Design Fest which will be ongoing till 22 September, 2013.

The festival will act as a curtain raiser to showcase the talents of Designers, Performing artists, Artisans, Craftsmen, Weavers coming from different parts of the versatile North East region. People of the capital will get an opportunity to interact with this wonderful talented young visionaries and this shall create a bridge of understanding and mutual growth of thought process between NER and mainstream.

North East Design Fest was inaugurated by Srimati Pranatee Phukan, Minister of Handloom and Textiles Government of Assam.

To create a fusion of Pan India and NER, designers such as- Meghna Rai Medhi, Boney Darang, Charlee Lalthlenmawia, Monapali, Agnimitra, Gauranga have been roped in to display their collections along with the NER designers. Bollywood stars Minisha Lamba, Sonal Chauhan with others walked the ramp supporting and expressing their solidarity to the talents of North East.

Source: Newstrackindia.com

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