6th edition of North East India Fashion Week
- Date : 19th to 21st November, 2023 : Koro Happa River Island, Arunachal Pradesh -

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6th edition of North East India Fashion Week

CEO Yana Ngoba Chakpu announced today that the sixth edition of North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement will be held from 19th to 21st November at the Koro Happa River Island in Jollang, Arunachal Pradesh. The three-day fashion extravaganza will be organised by One Arunachal, a registered NGO dedicated towards raising awareness and preserving the traditional and cultural oneness of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Honorable Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest on the occasion. Other expected guests are Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Honorable Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Pijush Hazarika, Minister of Water Resources, Information and Public Relations, and Parliamentary Affairs, Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of Assam, and a host of other dignitaries.

Yana Ngoba’s flagship event, North East India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement aims to systematically conduct a series of pilot studies towards improving the prospects for inclusion, empowerment, and quality of life of artisans and weavers in northeast India. The event will commemorate the movement & showcase the talents of artisans from northeast India. Nearly 30 designers and weavers will participate in the 3-day fashion event.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman One Arunachal Shri Joram Tat said, “Through North East India Fashion Week- The Artisans Movement, we strive to identify artisan role models, boost self-esteem within the artisan community, advocate for their skills, and offer a platform to showcase their unique talents. With the valuable support of our NGO, we are committed to training and promoting the weavers and designers from the region through ongoing skill development and capacity building. This endeavor aims to enhance employability, secure better livelihoods, dignify labor, and establish a brand presence with global market connections.”

6th edition of North East India Fashion Week

The 6th NEIFW edition promotes inclusivity by offering equal opportunities to Divyangjan and Non-Divyangjan artisans. It fosters industry exposure and awareness for artisan entrepreneurs, with representation from diverse sectors. The event includes workshops, round-table conferences on inclusive skilling, and a ramp show featuring models, craftsmen, and artists. It is a complete celebration of northeast India’s unique culture and its beautiful traditions.

About NEIFW:

Northeast India Fashion Week (NEIFW) is an annual event which has conducted five fashion related events since its inception. Since then, the organisers of the NEIFW have worked tirelessly towards promoting the handloom and handicrafts of Northeast India significantly at the grassroot level. While conducting its annual event it has provided a level playing platform for not only the exuberant and extremely talented fashion industry of the northeast India but also its local artisans and weavers.

The NEIFW has enabled unifying local designers and artisans to revive and globalize the handlooms and handicrafts of the northeast and thereby has encouraged traditional artisans to recreate their art. In its previous editions, NEIFW has received immense support, both financial and intellectual from various state and central government departments as well as important public sector undertakings.

Over the past years, it has seen growing participation that has attracted celebrities from not just the fashion industry but also from movie and music industries. NEIFW has been endorsed by celebrities like Adil Hussain, Ash King, Minisha Lamba, Rajni Basumatary, etc., and various other state dignitaries in its previous instalments.