By Ranjib Mazumder
Mumbai, Jun 14 : Former supermodel and fashion designer Bibi Russell has come to the rescue of the Bodo women in Assam. She has joined hands with them to create a new line of products which will merge high-end fashion with ethnic Bodo culture. Bibi, who was born in Bangladesh, has worked with major labels like Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo, Karl Lagerfeld and Giorgio Armani.
A source from Assam says, “Bibi is on a 10-day tour of the state to inspect the working conditions of the women here.
The women working in the project are mainly survivors of human trafficking or have been socially ostracized because they have HIV. The hand-woven products would include garments and scarves made with traditional fabric but keeping in mind the international appeal.”
Bibi’s association with the project has received a warm welcome in the state and there is a genuine feeling of celebration among the women. “The effort is to develop the traditional skills of the women so that they can be independent financially.
With economic self-reliance and sustainable income, they can become confident members of the society,” the source ends.
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