The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) to showcase the prowess of the country’s robust manufacturing sector will be hosting ‘Weaves of Banaras’ as part of the Make in India Week to be held in Mumbai, on February 14, 2016 at the ITC Grand Central.
Conceptualised and executed by the FDCI, the show will celebrate the crafts of Banaras, its luxurious weaves and the vivacious skills of the weavers, hoping to give viewers a phenomenal experience. They will soon be announcing the coveted list of designers participating at the fashion show.
Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said that they would like to express their gratitude to Amitabh Kant, Secretary DIPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry for giving FDCI a coveted opportunity to collaborate with them at this prestigious platform. FDCI is appreciative of the filial allegiance of the ITC Hotels to this initiative and would also like to thank Sunil V for his support.
He further added that It is an honour to contribute to the ‘Make in India’ movement which is now gaining momentum. FDCI assure that the audience will be awestruck by the charms of the Banarasi weaves created by their designers.
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