Khasi designs a hit in London fashion show

Fashion mixed with tradition as five British models sashayed along the catwalk to much cheers in the Nehru Centre on Tuesday evening, highlighting the organic, eco-friendly fabric of Ryndia from the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)

Updated on: Mar 16, 2016 5:28 PM IST

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Fashion mixed with tradition as five British models sashayed along the catwalk to much cheers in the Nehru Centre on Tuesday evening, highlighting the organic, eco-friendly fabric of Ryndia from the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)

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Designed by Shillong-based entrepreneurs Daniel Syiem and Janessaline M Pyngrope, the event was part of the Nehru Centre focus on north-east India’s culture, craft and music. It showcased a less-known aspect of contemporary India to a London audience. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)

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The sights and sounds of Meghalaya came alive in a documentary that detailed the production of Ryndia (Eri silk), from rearing the silk worms, extracting silk from cocoons, spinning and reeling the silk, dying and finally weaving. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)

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Shillong-based entrepreneur Syiem received a standing ovation at the end of the fashion show that highlighted a range of chemical-free contemporary designs with clean lines, drapes, silhouettes, unique bows and distinctive necklines. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)

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“We are using fashion as a platform to peek into my culture and tradition, taking my story to the world. The indigenous art of hand-weaving is passed down through generations. Our effort is to promote traditional fabrics and preserve a dying craft”, Shillong-based entrepreneur Daniel Syiem said. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)

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The Nehru Centre’s focus on north-east India includes an exhibition of textiles, songs and dances from the region, Birdoisila Bihu Gosthi to showcase the cultural evolution of Assam , a tribal war victory dance from Mizoram, Manini Radha dance from Manipur and cultural crafts and music from Meghalaya and Nagaland. (Prasun Sonwalkar/HT Photo)