News Desk, News Nation 360 : Talk on 'Preserving and Developing Rich History in Dance and Textiles of India' - Rendezvous with Gaurang Shah, Renowned fashion designer and Yamini Reddy, celebrated Indian classical dancer. The Southern Rising Summit 2024 is the second edition of the ABP Network show, which has been brought to the fore by India's leading multilingual news outlet, ABP Network as a celebration of the great development and cultural splendour, as well as social harmony that the southern Indian states represent. Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact," was the theme of this two-day summit where, once again, icons of the world of industry, politics, and culture came together to salute this incredible journey that South India had undertaken to change the very economic development landscape of this nation and culture itself. Gaurang Shah recounted his journey from a saree enthusiast to being a designer and weaver under the title "Weaving a New Story: Updating Textile Traditions.". Committed to authentic Indian textiles, Shah said that people are today looking for something unique that personifies their heritage. He discussed his strategy on finding a balance between innovation and legacy by fusing ancient methods with modern designs. Their legacy includes their looms. They don't have to imitate the West because their fabrics are rich and adaptable. Hand-woven fabric, as against machine-made, has a longer life. The diversity and inventiveness and ingenuity in this area make it best suited to spearhead the development of their textile traditions.
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