A design studio has been proposed to be set up on Co-optex premises in the city at a cost of ₹10 crore, Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi told the State Assembly on Thursday.
The design studio would function as a networking centre for international brands, assess fashion trends, conduct interaction between weavers and international buyers besides exploring opportunities to showcase the State’s handloom products.
The department has allocated ₹10 crore to introduce 500 new designs in association with the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Chennai and Bengaluru. The department has proposed to sign an agreement with garment designers and companies for the purpose.
