HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, April 25: Arunachal Fashion Week (AFW) with the theme The Artisans Movement, was held at Waii International Hotel in Itanagar on April 22. Notably, the event was organized to promote and preserve the traditional handicrafts and textiles of Arunachal Pradesh. The charitable event also provided a platform for artisans and weavers from remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh to exhibit and showcase their creations and products. Further, the event successfully highlighted the rich textile heritage of local designers and artisans by providing networking alliances with partners and markets within the country.
The coveted Fashion Week was inaugurated by special guest Talo Potom, Deputy Commissioner of Itanagar Capital Complex, Arunachal Pradesh. The event also included the Spring/Summer Fashion Queen and King Award and the ‘Buyer of the Year’ award which saw a good number of participation by the locals and enthusiasts. Renowned designers of Arunachal Pradesh Rupa Rebe, Risha Tok, Angie Chakpu Namchoom, Juno Pinggam, Mikbi Riba, Jibom Roley, Yachi Natung Taniang, and Yana Ngoba Chakpu took part in the event among others.
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