Delhi-based Monti Dhyani, the wife of an Army officer, is excited about the Army Wives Welfare Association’s (AWWA) Women’s Day exhibition to be held across nine cities in India. Artists and entrepreneurs will showcase their work at the event scheduled to be held between March 6-8. “This is an amazing opportunity for us to showcase our work, and be independent while pursuing our careers,” she says.
Last year the exhibition was held in Delhi, the current edition includes shows in Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Hisar, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune and Udhampur. Around 220 women will participate.
Dhyani, a freelance textile designer, has her own label of handloom silk and cotton saris, besides handpainted saris. She will put up her collection at DLF Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, where the exhibition is being put up. “As Army wives, with constant moves, it is not easy to have a career. Such events serve as a great encouragement,” she adds.
