Cotton and silk ikats from Pochampally and Puttapaka, silks from Gadwal and Narayanpet took centre stage at the fashion and textile showcase organised to celebrate National Handloom Day 2022 at Chitramayee, State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad, on August 7 evening. Actor Tabu turned showstopper for Hyderabad-based textile designer Gaurang Shah’s handloom collection Amogham, showcased in partnership with the department of handlooms and textiles, government of Telangana.
Amogham was crafted with an intent to pay homage to the handwoven textiles of Telangana and in the process, put the spotlight on the clothing of the Nizam era. Gaurang Shah stated that some of the ensembles reflected the ethos of the zenana style of Nizam era clothing one would find at the Chowmahalla Palace.
Tabu’s ensemble comprised a traditional gharara, a short kurta and a dupatta. She was accompanied by 26 models (men and women) who walked the ramp. While the first round showcased saris, ghagras were the highlight of the second round. Men were dressed in traditional kurtas.
