New Delhi, Mar 23: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna organized a handloom Fashion Fiesta showcasing the exquisite fabrics of Bihar's weavers at the Siri Fort auditorium here on Friday, the concluding day of Bihar Utsav 2013. Fabrics woven by weavers of 14 clusters from Bihar were showcased at this fashion show. Top models showcased Bihar's rich traditional heritage on the ramp attended by top designers and handicraft experts. NIFT Patna director Prof. Sanjay Srivastava said, "various concentration of weavers have been grouped in the form of clusters in Bihar. These clusters were provided with financial, technical and market support by the government". NIFT Patna centre was started in July 2008 with two courses - Bachelor in Design and Master in Fashion Management programme.
