A meaningful fundraiser to support weavers, who have been hard-hit during the pandemic was organised by Deepa Rao Acharya for her charitable Foundation Lit Spirit. She collaborated with Vyusti from Bombay. A showcase of ancient Karnataka and Maharashtra weaves like Chitradurga, Bagalkot, and KarvatKati was the highlight of the event.
Deepa invited prominent personalities like Pavitra Halkatti, Paola Ravishankar, and Danish Consul General Jette Bjerrum to model some exquisite handloom Sarees. They beautifully showed their solidarity with the cause.
The evening honoured the rich legacy, of dying weaves, and talented weavers & artisans. It is said that those who carry forward ancient crafts that keep our hoary history alive live in penury themselves. The event was geared to help these weavers achieve independence through entrepreneurship skills; education for their children; and access to groceries and medical supplies.
The weaves by Vyusti included Himroo (very few weavers know how to keep this art alive now). Chitradurga Sari – inspired by nature the weave is said to hark back to the Ramayana times. and Bagalkot, whose weavers are in dire straits. Each handmade, handwoven sari is a testimony to our world-class craftsmanship, spells true luxury.
Many luminaries, like Ficci Flo Chairperson Revathi Raju, Nirmala Gowda Nayak, Anita Samuel, and danseuse Madhu Natraj were in attendance.
.LIT Spirit Foundation donates from its events to various causes. This time, it is being given to a weavers community in Bagalkot, to help sustain their art by investing in much-needed tools and equipment..Last year Lit Spirit, had contributed to a cluster of rural weavers in Phulia and helped them start up their empty looms again and thrown the spotlight on their plight through the help of celebrities, influencers, and social media campaigns.
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