SHILLONG: Designer Daniel Syiem and Rohit Jain, Chairman of RJ Foundation, a CSR initiative of CMJ Breweries, have come together to promote the usage of organic fabrics to preserve the hand-weaving traditions of the indigenous weaver tribes of Meghalaya especially in Ri Bhoi district.
The focus is on the usage of fabrics like Ryndia, a heritage fabric hand-woven by local weavers of Meghalaya.
A statement in this regard said that the duo wanted to bring to light, the handloom and textiles sector of the State and use the natural processes that sustain eco-systems.
The aim is also to encourage recycling and ensure minimal wastage as well as, increase the potential of the weaving industry in the State to the outside world.
Syiem will also unveil his collection ShaKiLum at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018 to be held from January 31 to February 4 in Mumbai which is supported by Jain.
He will also be one of the keynote speakers for the ‘Dialogue on Northeast India” in collaboration with United Nations India.
