Designers are organizing auctions with the best in the business to raise funds for artisans and labourers Even as state-wise lockdowns are being relaxed and fashion stores and labels are beginning to open, covid-19’s financial effect on India's retail communities will be long-lasting.
In a bid to help labels, artisans and karigars, designers in India, and around the world, are holding auctions and sales to raise awareness and support the community.
When architect Ashiesh Shah first curated his design exhibition Otlo (Gujarati for ‘porch’) in 2013 at the India Design Week, it was about Indian arts and crafts.
Now he’s curated it as a week-long sale on www.storyltd.com (14-20 May), as part of The India Design Fund (TIDF)—which includes