Day 2 : From Preserving Tradition to Embracing Ethnic Fashion: Tetseo Sister Steal the Show as Showstoppers at TDF Kohima Bootcamp
The second day concluded with a fashion show showcasing the ethnic collection of fashion designer Daniel Syiem, captivating the audience. The show was made even more special by the presence of Kuvelu from the Tetseo Sisters as the showstopper.
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Day 2 of the Tribal Design Forum Bootcamp, currently taking place at The Heritage in Kohima, focused on art, technology, tourism, and fashion.
The session commenced with a welcome address by Margaret Geneu, the founder of Woven Thread and a textile designer. Following this, Vizovono Elizabeth provided participants with a historical and contemporary overview of Kohima, offering essential insights for those attending from other states. Angula Zoe Longkumar also shared her thoughts on the anthology of Nagaland.
In the second session, Arak M Sangma, a clay artist from Meghalaya and the founder of A Kakki Studio, showcased the Garos' culture through clay. He presented a detailed explanation of the connection between Garos and clay, making the session engaging and creative through a workshop with the participants.
Participant learning traditional weaving techniques from a woman artisan of Woven Thread
The third session featured a presentation by architect Ankur Chandran from the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies in Mumbai. His topic was 'forest in the project,' focusing on the Aarey Forest. Using augmented and virtual reality technology, participants were given a unique opportunity to experience the lifestyle, art, and culture of the Warli tribal community residing in the Aarey Forest of Mumbai.
After lunch, Gopal Krishnan from Dakti Craft, Meghalaya, presented on the Meghalayan Age project. He explained how design interventions and government support are economically empowering the tribal communities of Meghalaya through the Meghalayan Age project in Delhi, providing them with international representation. Subsequently, a panel discussion on tourism was held, with participants including Veyielo Doulo from the Nagaland government's Department of Tourism, Rida Goteph from Dakti Craft, Rohan K Abraham from India Trail, and Anupam Purti from Rumbul. The session was moderated by Dr. Anugrah Pandi. Panelists shared their views on sustainable tourism and design interventions, while Veyielo Doulo provided insights into the government's efforts and plans for tourism in Nagaland. The panelists also addressed questions from the participants.
From left: Anupam Purti (Rumbul), Rohan K Abraham (India Trail), Rida Goteph (Dakti Craft), Veyielo Doulo (Nagaland Government's Department of Tourism), and Dr. Anugrah Pandi (Moderator)
The second day concluded with a fashion show showcasing the ethnic collection of fashion designer Daniel Syiem, captivating the audience. The show was made even more special by the presence of Kuvelu from the Tetseo Sisters as the showstopper.
Fashion designer Deniel Syiem with showstopper Kevulu Tetseo at TDF Kohima Bootcamp.
