EXHIBITION- “Conscious Consumerism and
Green Fashion: An Exhibition of Handcrafted UPCYCLED Products”
National Tele24 News
Vinay Kumar sharma
Chandigarh
Conscious Consumerism and Green Fashion, an exhibition of
handcrafted UPCYCLED Products was
organized by Panjab University Alumni Association, University Institute of
Fashion Technology & Vocational Development and Centre for Human Rights and
Duties, Panjab University, Chandigarh on July 28, 2021. The exhibition was
organized under a project sanctioned by Panjab University Alumni Association to
Dr Anu H. Gupta and Dr Namita Gupta on Conscious consumerism and Sustainable
Fashion. The event was
inaugurated by Prof Meena Sharma, Dean Student Welfare
(Women), Panjab University. She appreciated the project and stated that it
is a timely step to promote understanding about the sustainable fashion among
the faculty and students of Panjab University. Prof Anupama Sharma,
Dean Alumni Association stated that more such initiative must be taken
in Panjab University to promote sustainability. The products exhibited
were: Face masks, Sanitary Pads, Scrunchies, Make-Up Pouches, Tote
Bags, Fabric Potli Bags, Fabric Coasters, Cushion Covers, Laptop
Bags, Sleep Mask, Baby Bibs, Tie Dye, Sling Bag, Fabric Hairbands and
Kitchen Napkins. Dr Anu H.Gupta and Dr Namita Gupta stated that
the purpose of the project was to generate awareness about the excess being
created, purchased and disposed off. For the same, a pre loved clothing collection drive was
carried out in the hostels of Panjab University in the months of March-May
2021. Residents of the hostels generously donated their unused clothes during
the drive. 10 women from
Nayagaon (Punjab) were identified for the training whohad basic training in
stitching. These women were
trained in the workshop of the UIFT&VD in the Months of April-June
2021 to create products
through the recycling of old clothing. The exhibition was organized to market
the products created from these old clothing. Keeping in view of the Covid situation
all SOPs were followed.The faculty members of various Departments of Panjab
University not only appreciated the products created but also bought these
products.
The trained ladies who
took part in this show were overjoyed since they were able to sell items worth
more than Rs 5000/- in just three hours. Visitors commented that this
exhibition and effort is really unique and excellent move to make people not
only aware, but also to show them so many items that can be produced out of
discarded clothing. Many visitors also appreciated the display, packaging of
the products as well as beautiful label that makes it as par with the products
available in the market.
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