Thursday, October, 2019:World Trade Center Mumbai and IAMKHADI in association with renowned designer Archana Kochhar are presenting WEAVING PEACE a showcase of Handwoven fabrics in fashion used internationally by Designer Tara Bhuyan from Toronto, Designer Meagan Ollari from Newyork and Designer Mantasha Ahmed from Dhaka on the occasion of 150 years of The Mahatma. Ace designer Archana Kochharis all set to showcase an entire new line of Men’s wear designed in Khadi at “Weaving Peace”. Presented by Ample Mission in association with SS Nagarkar Jewellers, Actress Ameesha Patel will turn showstopper for Designer Archana Kochhar unveiling the men’s line, encouraging women empowerment at the grand finale.
His excellency, Bhagat Singh Koshyari (Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra) is expected to be the chief guest and will be unveiling this initiative, “Weaving Peace”, thetwo day event which has an exhibition of Khadi and sustainable products by weavers from across India. Weaving Peace is an initiative to uphold Gandhiji’s philosophy of Peace & Progress, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability. An initiative by I AM KHADI Foundation, the event also aims to create awareness around Water Conservation and Tribal Women empowerment.
Ms. Smita Thackeray is expected to be the special guest while ArushiNishank, Kailash Kher, Sudhanshu Pandey, Madhur Bhandarkar amongst others will be the Guest of Honor.
Sunita Bhuyan Violinist will present a special tribute to The Mahatma on 11th October 2019 at South Lounge World Trade Center Mumbai at 6pm.
International Designers Tara Bhuyan from Toronto, Canada; Meagan Ollari from New York, USA; Mantasha Ahmed from Dhaka, Bangladesh; will also be showcasing their collections in Khadi alongside Ace Indian Designer Archana Kochhar who is known for globalising Indian Fabric. There is also aneminent people walk organised known as the “Walk for Peace”, which will include Dolly Thakore, Lillete Dubey, Nandita Das, Siddharth Kak, Nirmika Singh, Madhoo Shah, ArushiNishank, Rahul Rawail, Rima Das, LalityaMunshaw and Mrs. Anjana Prasad.
About Weaving Peace: “Weaving Peace” is a two day event which has an exhibition of Khadi and sustainable products by weavers from across India. Weaving Peace is an initiative to uphold Gandhiji’s philosophy of Peace & Progress, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion& Sustainability. An initiative by I AM KHADI Foundation, the event also helped in creating awareness around Water Conservation and Tribal Women empowerment.
About I AM KHADI FOUNDATION: IAMKHADI is non for profit organization and is working towards marketing and promotion of “hand woven-hand spun fabric” in global markets for uplifting the living standards of the rural artisans and providing direct global market access to Khadi Institutes spread across the country.
About World Trade Center: The World Trade Center, Mumbai opens doors to leading opportunities in international markets by serving as a guide on market trends. It also facilitates in strategizing business goals, branding and developing an effective long term partnership. WTC Mumbai has build strong bridges of communication with diplomatic missions, business leaders, bankers, academicians and key government agencies and policy makers.
