ITANAGAR, Nov. 20: The 6th edition of North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement will conclude with a host of top weavers and designers all set to showcase their creations at the finale on November 21.
“The week-long event, which began on November 18 at the Koro Happa river island in Jollang, showcased more than 30 designers and weavers from across Northeast India,” said designer and CEO Yana Ngoba Chakpu.
The fashion extravaganza is organized by One Arunachal, a registered NGO dedicated to creating awareness and preserving the traditional and cultural unity of Arunachal Pradesh.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Speaker PD Sona, Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso, Tripura Minister Bikash Debbarma and other distinguished guests attended the inaugural ceremony of the festival on November 19.
On November 21, top designers including Angie Ngoba Namchoom, Yajir Mara, Bezai Jaboju, Jibom Roley, Konyak weaver Angap, Siang Yangda Waii, Yana In Style and Joram Nampi will showcase their creations.
Yana Ngoba’s flagship event, North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement, aims to “systematically conduct a series of pilot studies to improve the prospects for inclusion, empowerment and quality of life of artisans and weavers in Northeast India,” according to the organizer.
The event will commemorate the movement and showcase the talents of artisans from Northeast India. More than 30 designers and weavers will participate in the 3-day fashion event.
Speaking about the event, Joram Tat, Chairman, One Arunachal said, “Through North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement, we strive to identify artisan role models, build self-esteem within the artisan community, advocate for their skills and provide a platform to showcase their unique talents.
“With the valuable support of our NGO, we are committed to training and empowering the weavers and designers of the region through continuous skill development and capacity building. This endeavor aims to enhance employability, ensure better livelihood, dignify labor and establish a brand presence with global market linkages,” he said.
