The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), a non-profit organization to present a fashion show titled ‘Threads of Banaras’ as part of the First Ladies’ programme during the ongoing Third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) on Thursday here.
FDCI to platform the country’s design talent has partnered with the external affairs ministry, as this collaboration will give an opportunity to exhibit the heritage of Banarasi weaves and showcase it at a prestigious event the India-Africa Forum Summit III.
With a conceptualisation by the FDCI and Ekaya, it will pay homage to Banarasi weaves and revive the lost splendour of Varanasi through magnificent crafts and modern silhouettes. Ekaya offers a diverse collection of Banarasi saris, as well as embroidered saris, printed saris, suits and fabrics, bridal lehengas and saris from other parts of India.
FDCI president Sunil Sethi said that their esteemed guests will be transported to an inimitable world of fabulous textiles, endearing weaves and stunning embroideries conceptualised by FDCI and Ekaya for the show.
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