ANT to hosts Naga Tailoring & Allied Trade show in Kohima Our Correspondent Kohima | March 19 The Association of Naga Tailors (ANT) is all set to organise two-day Naga Tailoring and Allied Trade Show from April 12 to 13 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) will be the special guest on April 12. This was announced by ANT Coordinator and Organizing Committee Convenor Khosa Swuro during a press conference at TS Academy of Design, Kohima.
ANT to hosts Naga Tailoring & Allied Trade show in Kohima
Our Correspondent
Kohima | March 19
The Association of Naga Tailors (ANT) is all set to organise two-day Naga Tailoring and Allied Trade Show from April 12 to 13 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) will be the special guest on April 12. This was announced by ANT Coordinator and Organizing Committee Convenor Khosa Swuro during a press conference at TS Academy of Design, Kohima.
“This is not just an ordinary trade show, this is tailoring, designing and allied trade awakening,” ANT officials stated. This event aims to encourage fellow Nagas to practice tailoring and designing and allied trade as a profession. ANT aims to assist in making Nagas clothing manufacturers and exporters of ready-made garments by 2039 and also to assist in increasing Naga tailors to thousand fold by 2039.
The event will be 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.
Some exhibitors from northern states of India are also expected to attend the show.
The speakers of the plenary sessions will 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.
The organiser is targeting audience from all fashion and tailoring students (both present & alumni), tailoring, designing firm, shop, institute owners, secular final year students, graduates, illiterates or school dropouts who want to venture in this profession, youth department representatives of churches etc. Target audience for the workshops includes designers and tailors who want to learn specific new skills, fashion & tailoring alumni, beginners etc.
Resource persons for workshops will include 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).
The target audience for exhibitions, sales, orders and free consultations includes; fashion enthusiasts, students & youths, parents, Naga Bloggers, Vloggers and YouTubers.
Entry to the exhibition hall is free for all.
