Handwoven Elegance on Display!

-Vismaya V

Handloom day is celebrated to value and respect the handloom weavers of India. Handloom clothes are an integral part of India's ancient culture that has been existing for almost 12,000 years. Every year on 7th August, National Handloom day is celebrated to represent the Indian fashion culture. Commemorating this day, KCW celebrated Handloom day on 26th of July 2024 in the golden jubilee auditorium.

The Fine Arts Club and Department of Tamil jointly organised and conducted an event called “The fashion parade”, giving an opportunity to the students of KCW to showcase their elegance and to represent and appreciate the handloom culture of Indian fashion. Third year UG students were the audience of this event and the program started at 11 am and lasted till 12.30pm. Deepthi R, Supraja M Kannan, Aaruthraa Sree N K, and Anusha C of 3rd UG participated in the Fashion parade, representing the department of English. Remarkably, Aaruthraa Sree N K has secured 3rd place marking a moment of pride to her Department. The other participants were also acknowledged for their Talent.

Each participant wore saree, designed and draped with the help of their family and friends. “My mom was the one who designed the costume, she designed it in an Indian Maharani style” says Anusha, one of the participants from the Department of English.

“Through this event, we learned the importance of hand looming.” says another participant, Supraja. Aaruthraa who secured 3rd place, wore ‘Iyer Madi Saree’ for her ramp walk, exhibiting the South Indian Tamil Brahmin hand loom culture. “I didn't even have the thought of winning, I just wanted to participate and gain knowledge about hand loom culture,” she remarked in her victory oration.

59 Students from different Departments took part in this fashion parade showcasing their unique sense of styles. 2nd year UG student Christina from The Psychology department secured first place; Elina from 3rd UG BBA RM secured the 2nd place and Aaruthraa Sree N K from the Department of English secured 3rd place in the fashion parade. The involvement of other participants were also well appreciated by the audience and the judges.

*Picture in Header : An elegant display of culture at KCW on Handloom Day (Picture credit: Bala R)