Day 2 of 6th North East India Fashion Week
- Itanagar; November 19, 2023 -

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Day 2 of 6th North East India Fashion Week

The sixth edition of North East India Fashion Week - The Artisans Movement began at the Koro Happa River Island in Jollang, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on November 18 with a series of enthralling designs showcased in front of a massive audience.

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister and chief guest of the event Pema Khandu, state MLA and chief patron of the event Techi Kaso, Tripura minister and guest of honour Bikash Debbarma among other distinguished guests, attended the inaugural ceremony of the festival.

Designer and CEO Yana Ngoba Chakpu informed that the three-day festival will witness over 30 designers and artisans taking the centerstage with their creations. The fashion extravaganza is being organized by One Arunachal, a registered NGO dedicated towards raising awareness and preserving the traditional and cultural oneness of Arunachal Pradesh.

On November 20, the fashion sequence starts with special showcase of designs from Arunachal Pradesh by Gleam Dive. It will be followed by designs by Dimasa weaver from Assam Ritu Daulagaphu. The next show will be by designer Metam Veo. Then folk musician and singer from Karbi Anglong in Assam, Warklung Phu Ningding will enthrall the audience. During his second song, a sequence by Sawabalambi will be presented by specially-abled artisans and weavers.

The next sequence will be by Neeta Sidisow which will be followed by Apatani folk singer Tapi Uka’s performance. During her performance, designer Hibu Ollo Budhi’s creations will be showcased. Next will be talented designer-duo Nang Watika Mantaw and Nang Wenika Namchoom showcasing Khamti weaves.

They will be followed by designer Leeza Bagra. Next will be a thrilling performance by Arunachal Idol-fame singer Markio Tanaldo. The final presentation will be by designer Rupa Rebe where Rubaru Mr India and Mr Arunachal 2023 will be the showstopper.

Yana Ngoba’s flagship event, North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement aims to systematically conduct a series of pilot studies towards improving the prospects for inclusion, empowerment, and quality of life of artisans and weavers in northeast India. The event will commemorate the movement & 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 sixth edition of North East India Fashion Week, Chairman One Arunachal Shri Joram Tat said, “Through North East India Fashion Week- The Artisans Movement, we strive to identify artisan role models, boost self-esteem within the artisan community, advocate for their skills, and offer a platform to showcase their unique talents.

With the valuable support of our NGO, we are committed to training and promoting the weavers and designers from the region through ongoing skill development and capacity building. This endeavor aims to enhance employability, secure better livelihoods, dignify labor, and establish a brand presence with global market connections.”

Day 2 of 6th North East India Fashion Week

About NEIFW: Northeast India Fashion Week (NEIFW) is an annual event which has conducted five fashion related events since its inception. Since then, the organisers of the NEIFW have worked tirelessly towards promoting the handloom and handicrafts of Northeast India significantly at the grassroot level. While conducting its annual event it has provided a level playing platform for not only the exuberant and extremely talented fashion industry of the northeast India but also its local artisans and weavers.

The NEIFW has enabled unifying local designers and artisans to revive and globalize the handlooms and handicrafts of the northeast and thereby has encouraged traditional artisans to recreate their art. In its previous editions, NEIFW has received immense support, both financial and intellectual from various state and central government departments as well as important public sector undertakings.

Over the past years, it has seen growing participation that has attracted celebrities from not just the fashion industry but also from movie and music industries. NEIFW has been endorsed by celebrities like Adil Hussain, Ash King, Minisha Lamba, Rajni Basumatary, etc., and various other state dignitaries in its previous instalments.