Naga Tailoring and Allied Trade Show under the aegis of the Association of Naga Tailors at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima commenced on April 12. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | April 12
A two-day long Naga Tailoring and Allied Trade Show under the aegis of the Association of Naga Tailors (ANT) commenced today at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima under the theme “Nurturing Naga Tailors and Fashion Designers.”
Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) graced the opening ceremony as the special guest. He said the government, the society and the church talk about empowering and giving opportunity to young people. He thanked the organizers for bringing Naga tailors and fashion designers together to promote the trade. “With this, it will encourage the young entrepreneurs to embark on this trade,” he said.
The two-day long is being marked by exhibitions, sales, orders, free consultations from all exhibitors, competitions, workshops, plenary sessions, admission to tailoring and designing institutes, book launch, recruitment etc.
It will witness Naga designers and tailoring firms from the districts of Kohima, Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Tuensang, Mon, Wokha, Tseminyu, Senapati, Ukhrul, Mao etc, designing and tailoring institutes, home based designers and tailors, Naga start-ups in this sector, fabric shops, stationery/accessories shops, sewing machine & tools shops etc.
The speakers of the plenary sessions includes Rosu Rhi, President Naga Designers Association, Bambi Kevichusa, Proprietor Bambi K Dimapur, Liyingbeni, Proprietor Liying Clothing, Easternlight Zimik, Proprietor East Ukhrul, Regina Chakrunuo, Proprietor Regina Medziphema, G Sanalu Panmei, Proprietor of Vintique Tech Kohima, Neisa Rupreo, Proprietor NR Studio Kohima, Bangdwa Lunglung, Proprietor B Studio Kohima, Neikhozoto Savino, Principal Savino Tailoring Institute, Theja Sekhose Proprietor TS Academy of Design & Sentitola Ao, Proprietor Centy J and Roupfuzhano Whiso, digital creator.
Resource persons for workshops includes; Neisa Rupreo-Scrunchie, Bow Tie (for beginners), V Movi Institute of Fashion designing– Blazer, Mansha Aomeshu- Beret hat 2 designs (upcycled), Mhayani Ezung Tungoe-Mermaid Gown, Regina Chakrunuo- Zivi Tops (Mekhala Top), Elijah Gangmei-Trouser, Kedo Punyu- Korean summer shirt (girls), Chubala Jamir-Corset, Rensali Tungoe- Bodycon full length dress, Kumti Walling-Mermaid Skirt, Japuno-Draping, Hinoli Assumi- Tote bag (for beginners), ShaSha- Kids wear (girls), Lovikali- Wedding Dress, Mesulou Thele- Apron (for beginners) and Lemjungla Sangtam-Cushion cover (for beginners).
Meanwhile, day-2 programme on April 13 will start from 9:00 am onwards.
