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Niki Mahajan, a designer with panache has devoted the last 15 years in
promoting the talent reserves of the Indian subcontinent working with the
immensely talented artisans from Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam and other
remote corners. The endeavour is to retain an umbilical connection with the
huge talent resource of the country mysterious interiors. Working with
tribals, Niki has created a fabric called "Reeds" which is made by splitting
grass and treating it with natural elements. A recipient of the Yuv Ratan
award for excellence in promoting the production of unique fabrics by the
Ministry of Textiles, she has had the opportunity to learn about the crafts
at the grass root level. Currently she retails from Bangalore, Madras,
Cochin at Folio, Oorja at Hyderabad, Kali at Kolkata, Casa at Pune,
L'affaire, Heritage and her own studio at Vasant Vihar, Priya Cinema
Complex, New Delhi and the Designer Studio, Mumbai. Specialising in
trousseau, occasion wear and Prêt lines, with an emphasis on clean-cut
silhouettes and intricate hand work.
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