Indian, Bhutanese fashion designers pay tribute to Gandhi, celebrate textile heritage

Mahatma Gandhi and his legacy of 'Swadeshi' movement were at the centre as fashion designers from India and Bhutan came together on Wednesday to celebrate the textile heritage of the two countries here.

The presentation at the Royal Textile Academy (RTA), organised by the Embassy of India in Thimpu and the RTA to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi and the friendship between the two nations, saw designers from India and Bhutan showcase their creations in Khadi and Thagzo.

Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj started the evening by welcoming the members of the Royal family of Bhutan Queen mother Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuk, Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuk and Ashi Dekhi Yangzom Wangchuk, along with Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering, other ministers and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman, Vinai Kumar Saxena.

Kamboj said the initiative will further deepen the already strong partnership between Indian and Bhutan.

"Tonight, we honour our ..