Tradition meets technology at the fashion week.
Photographs by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

There are a million reasons to fall in love with India. One of them is our tradition with weavers.

DigiKargha, an initiative of Digital Empowerment Foundation helped Indian artisans collaborate with technology under the programme -- Digital Cluster Development Programme (DCDP) - Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF).

Three designers worked with artisans from Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu to give the traditional weaving techniques an international makeover.

The winter collection was recently showcased at the Lakme Fashion Week.

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• STYLE FIESTA: Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018

Three by Pallavi Dhyani

Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh is home to over 50,000 weavers.
Through this association with the cotton weavers, Pallavi Dhyani created the line 'Mute'

The designer used 100 per cent cotton to weave magic on designs presented in grey, deep purple and burnt orange colours.

There were relaxed tunics, midis, pants and kurtas which showcased ancient quilting techniques with surface ornamentation.

Indigene

The label worked with ikat weavers of Barpali and Naupatna in Odisha to create a bright line of kurtas, khalats and chappans.

Silk and cotton were blended with thread embroidery to create fluid designs that have an international appeal.

The colour palette moved from blue and grey to olive, maroon and black.

Naushad Ali

For Naushad, it was the weavers of Musiri, a village in Tamil Nadu. 

Ali played with earthy tones in chequered patterns to create a quilting effect on garments. 

The double-breasted jackets and wide bottom pants were high on style and comfort. The collection was just perfect for the winter season.