(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Actress wants to popularise handloom textiles.
Vidya Balan who often flaunts traditional Indian weaves says she feels strongly about the dying art of handloom in the country and would like to spread awareness about it. At the Indian Textiles Day at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week summer-resort 2015 last Thursday the Parineeta actress sported a creation by designer Gaurang Shah who is known for his work in khadi and textiles. Known for her love for kanjeevaram and handloom saris Vidya was thrilled to be a showstopper in an ‘Organza Kanjeevaram’.
“I’m thrilled that Gaurang (Shah) brought a kanjeevaram to me and said ‘It’s an organza kanjeevaram’ something that I hadn’t heard before. It falls beautifully” Vidya said post the designer’s show. “I am someone who wears a lot of handlooms. I strongly feel for it. Slowly I am gaining more knowledge about it so that I can do whatever I can for the weavers and the cause of the handloom” she added.