Assam silk on Cannes red carpet

Indian celebrities were truly ruling the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. But they were not the only ones putting India on the global map. Promoting the rich Indian textile and weaves, particularly of Assam was designerSanjukta Duttawho had model Ingrida Ilgine walk the red carpet wearing a hooded neon gown made frompaat silkor mulberry silk.

This is the third time the model has picked something from designer Sanjukta Dutta for her Cannes appearance.

The silk gown featured floral detailing around the hemline and a hood, thereby making it avant-garde. Sanjukta is known for empowering the rural artisans of India. She is also reviving and bringing forward the age-old art of Assamese handlooms internationally.
Sanjukta had also recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week with her collection titled Chiki-Miki.