New Delhi, Oct 19 (KNN) Center of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK) is set to showcase design directions for khadi at the fourth edition of India Craft Week from October 20 to 23, 2022 at NSIC Okhla in New Delhi.

During the four-day event CoEK will showcase the versatility of Khadi to a broader audience.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also emphasised on the role of khadi in transforming the nation through fashion for the youth.

Khadi Samvaad- The way forward, will showcase four stories as design directions for the Khadi Institutions.

The four themes Neel Raag, Abhrak, Srishti and Kashish will bring out the diverse characteristics of Khadi in terms of colour palette, prints, weave structures and surface techniques to add value to the hand spun handwoven fabric.

The thematic display will also showcase the explorations carried out by CoEK in home and apparel segments.

CoEK is a centre for experimentation, innovation and design by the Ministry of MSME to support the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in association with the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

The Centre is working towards making Khadi fashionable and youthful.

It has Delhi as the hub and Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, Kolkata and Shillong as spoke centers. (KNN Bureau)