Bio

Anchita Bhattacharya is a Semi-finalist of the Redress Design Award 2024. She holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from the Indian Institute of Art and Design, India.

“I advocate for humanising the process of creating clothes and ensuring respect for every maker in the supply chain. Sustainability to me means accessible, well-designed clothing created in collaboration with skilled weavers and craftsmen.” – Anchita Bhattacharya

redress Design Award Collection

Anchita’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Flowers and Revolution’, is inspired by the symbolism of flowers as beacons of peace. Delicate floral motifs intertwine with bold statement pieces, creating a visual representation of modern times. The collection utilises a wide range of waste including upholstery fabrics, hand-painted silks, leftover materials, and natural dyes from coffee and iron rust. Anchita uses the dyeing techniques of bandhani or shibori to blend in motifs from textile waste rescued from a hand-painted silk studio. To encourage keeping pieces for longer, each garment includes a mending kit and recycling information integrated into labels.

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