MUMBAI, 11th OCTOBER, 2019, (GPN): Observing that ordinary people adopt the fashion and style of their role models, the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari today called upon popular society leaders to adopt and promote Khadi.  Recalling that Mahatma Gandhi gave importance to handicraft and khadi, the Governor said using Khadi by masses will empower and enrich rural artisans and weavers.

The Governor was speaking after inaugurating a Khadi Fashion Show  ‘Weaving Peace’ in Mumbai on Friday (11 Oct). The Fashion Show was organized by World Trade Centre, Mumbai and the IAMKHADI Foundation to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Stating that India was a world leader in textiles before the arrival of the British, the Governor said going back to the basics will help India to reclaim its glory in textiles. The Governor expressed satisfaction that Khadi is becoming a preferred international brand.

The Governor visited various exhibition stalls and interacted with stall owners.

Eminent Fashion Designers Tara Bhuyan, Meagan Ollari, Mantasha Ahmed and Archana Kochhar are participating in the Show.  Violinist and Curator Sunita Bhuan played the Bhajan ‘Vaishnava jana to’ on the violin.

Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, World Trade Centre, Mumbai and Yash Arya, Founder, IAMKHADI Foundation, diplomats from various countries and fashion designers were present. Ends