9 Kashmiri women participate in Lakme Fashion Week-2019 in Mumbai

University of Kashmir’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell(EDC) felicitated nine women who presented their designs at Lakme FashionWeek-2019 in Mumbai recently. 

These Kashmiri women were trained at ‘Usha Garment Designand Production Centre (UGPC)’at Zakura Campus of the university, had developedtheir designs under the supervision of ace designer Rohit Bal.

   

USHA International has recently set up the ‘Usha GarmentDesign and Production Centre (UGPC)’ at Zakura campus of the university with anobjective to tap into the massive talent pool among the women in Kashmir,.

The UGPC established in collaboration with EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Cell (EDC) and Department of Social Work, KU, trained 17 Kashmiriwomen in the art of stitching/sewing to produce garments and design clothes tobe launched at Lakme Fashion Week 2019, at Mumbai.

Rohit Bal supervised the production of the designs byKashmiri women trainees at UGPC, University of Kashmir.  Subsequently, the designs of nine of thewomen were shortlisted to be displayed at Lakme Fashion Week-2019 in Mumbaiwhere all the nine designs passed the critical eye test and made it to thecustomers’ wardrobes.  These designedclothes were priced roughly between Rs12000 to Rs 32000 and as such made someearnings for these women.

While felicitating the skilled women, Registrar Universityof Kashmir Nissar Ahmad Mir, said that the art of sewing and stitching pavesway for a dignified earning for women. He said that the effort of EDC and Social Work Department with anextraordinary support of Usha International will not only boost the confidenceof the women but will mitigate the scarcity of professional tailors and fashiondesigners in Kashmir.

Priya Somya, Executive Director Usha International, gave adetailed sequence of events right from identifying the women and taking them toMumbai for showcasing their designs. She said that Usha International willcontinue to organise such training for years to come.

The registrar gave away the cheques (ranging from Rs 12000to Rs 32000) and a certificate to the successful women artists whose garmentswere appreciated at Lakme Fashion week in Mumbai.  These included Umeela, Sameena, Farha,Mateesa, Firdousa, Nusrat, Zia, Sheeba and Aliya.

GM Bhat Director Institute of Technology and advisor EDCsaid that EDC and Social Work in collaboration with Usha International havedisplayed an exemplary and successful effort today while training the womenwith skills.  He said, “Our fashiondesigners should preserve our cultural identity while infusing innovation andcreativity in their designs.”

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