Pochampally IKAT art Mela 2016' a 8- days Hand woven Eco friendly Handloom Products exhibition Kick starts at Y.W.C.A Hall, West Marredpally Road, Secunderabad . The mela Inaugurated By Rashmi Thakur – Miss Planet India 2016 and Preeti Meena – Director Of Handlooms & Textiles Govt of TS.
“It’s glad to see various handloom apparel, particularly designer Fabrics, silk and cotton sarees, to be showcased for the Fashion Connoisseurs” Rashmi Thakur Said. Platforms such as this are required to reach out women looking for well-designed handmade cotton, silk wear & exclusive home textile” Preeti Meena said.
“Handlooms are part of an age old Indian tradition- element of Indian culture and rich artistry. By promoting handlooms, we support the artisans and local community who have been passing on their skills for generations. Promoting creativity and originality, each design is a result of individual artisans creativity which is influenced by the local traditions and cultures” Chairman Devender and Directors Damodar & Lava Kumar