Tati - Emerging Bengali Textiles and Fashion

In a nutshell

‘Tati’ in Bangla means weaver.

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‘Tati’ in Bangla means weaver. This exhibition is an interwoven conversation between British fashion and textile practitioners who fuse Bengali artisan woven fabrics, cross-cultural design, and re-interpreted contemporary craft within their work - taking Bangladesh beyond the RMG industry. From using indigenous, sustainable new materials and fibres; to drawing design from the daily street cultures of Rickshawallahs in Dhaka; to sourcing fair trade hand woven fabrics from weavers in Bangladesh. Tati aims to start a dialogue about the wider aims of future partnerships of British Designers and the handmade in Bangladesh label.

Oitij-jo FDTC is part of the wider Oitij-jo collective, a platform for UK’s creative talents of Bangladesh and the British-Bangladeshi community ranging from Literature, Art, Design, Fashion and Music. The theme for the upcoming Oitij-jo festival in 2017 is AKHON/Where is Bengal Now?

What to expect

There will also be an opportunity to meet the designers on Thursday 9 June from 7pm in the Lower Café Gallery.

Oitij-jo is offering creative workshops exploring the theme AKHON/Where is Bengal Now? for contemporary fashion. Participants will learn how to use a variety of textile and fashion techniques, media and materials.

Who's Involved

Why does Rich Mix matter?

'In the heart of the creative fashion sector in London.'

Find out more

Website: oitijjofdtc.wordpress.com / oitijjo.org

Twitter: @oitijjo

Facebook: /oitijjolondon

Things you should know

Please join us for an Open House at 6pm, on Tue 7 June.

Suitable for ages 12+