Bangladesh will host a khadi show from November 10 to 11. Organised by the Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh, it aims at breathing new life into fashion, mothered by the technique of khadi, a fabric that is an essential part of the Bangladeshi textile heritage.

A team of designers will showcase khadi clothing, empowering the people behind the handiwork. The belief is that conscious measures to preserve the culture through khadi will enrich the lives of the core Bangladeshis.

As a part of the Future Fabric Show, a two-day fashion show was held on November 3 to 4. The gala event opened with an unexpected act — a dance drama choreographed to highlight the glory of khadi. The dance act gave priority to the country’s heritage and the need to take environment-friendly measures to preserve its culture. The show emphasised the need to create conscious designs inspired by the past that would be sustainable for the future.

Another distinguishable feature of the show was the experimentations with the blouses — everyone gave a new face to the traditional blouse with ruffles, fringes and long frock-sleeves with intricate designs. Future Fabric Show 2017 comprises both local and international designers, who have collaborated to achieve the same goal, that of revitalising khadi.