Manipur, June 04 (ANI): Salam Premila Devi launched the Institute of Fashion Designing in Imphal in 2000 which has been imparting skill development training to the educated unemployed youths and middle aged women in designing, embroidery, readymade garments and handicraft products. She learnt the art of fashion designing from Pepe Tailoring Cum Embroidery Centre and textile designing from Aruna Academy of Creative Arts, one of the best fashion institutes in the region. Devi was awarded an Outstanding Craftsperson for the year 2012-13 by the Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Manipur. She also participated in the National Handicrafts Fair 2016, New Delhi. Northeast does not have the required infrastructure compared to other parts of the country. But with peace returning in the region, the industry is maximising its potential, not just in trade and commerce, but also in fashion. Fashion designers from the Northeast region have made their presence felt across the country as well as in international platforms. And many next-gen acclaimed fashion designers are emerging from the region.
