Feeling grateful for an amazing start to the year as I reflect on the EIBA 2023 Conference at the ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management. I presented a paper derived from one of my thesis chapters, co-authored with my fantastic supervisors, AP Maureen Benson-Rea and Dr. Peter Zámborský. Huge thanks for the academic … More EIBA 2023 Lisbon
I just had the most incredible weekend at the Ideas Unleashed Workshop, all thanks to Velocity and the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship! The workshop went down at Unleash Space, a buzzing hub for students and staff at the University of Auckland. It was a wild ride packed with interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and networking … More Ideas Unleashed Weekend Workshop 2023
The Fashion Design and Technology students of 181 batch have arranged an exhibition in the occasion of their final dress submission course at BGMEA Univeristy of fashion and technology. Student’s creations includes variety of features such as, cultural revival through clothing, expression of gender neutrality, futuristic dresses and advance construction of the garments. In their … More Fashion Students exhibition at BUFT
Successfully completed the showcase of Local-International project – running from 2015 to present and facilitating German Bangladeshi fashion designer, professional and educator to promote Sustainability and fair productions. LOCAL INTERNATIONAL focusses on sustainability and raises an awareness for both the wide range of options that fashion designers will face in their future careers, as well … More Local International – Exhibition & seminar at Dhaka April 23- 28, 2019
Invited to a discussion at The Cultural Frontline – a program by BBC World Service. The program is about the current scenario of fashion business and how personal views can make changes to this system. Please visit the link to listen to the interesting program, you can find me from 6:25-12:20 min. You are what … More BBC Interview
Well-worn Kanthas are individual time pieces of high emotional and aesthetic value. The Frail top layer allows inside layers to come out with glory. Various prints and motifs shared a matching color tone because of having in contact for long time. Each individual threadbare kantha can be consider as an unrevealed art. The main concept … More Heartfelt Stitches _ Poetry through needle point
Last week I had super rush for my first ever join publication “Proudly Made in Bangladesh- Approaches towards Sustainable Fashion in a developing country“. Alhamdulillah the Demo version is ready for the “Local International” exhibition at Berlin. I am glad that the co-author of this book is my friend, classmate and colleague Md. Shamsad Hasnine. … More Proudly Made in Bangladesh – Approaches towards Sustainable Fashion in a developing country
via Process revealed: The back of a cross stitched….
Rattan Furniture Launched in Selected Outlets of Aarong. Source: http://www.aarong.com/ June 22, 2015. Go Green. Aarong is introducing a rattan furniture line with a full range of products for the living room, bedroom and dining room. All furniture products are handmade by skilled artisans who produce each piece with individual care and attention. Rattan, a … More Eco friendly furniture made locally from Rattan Plant
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Kanthas exemplify thrift, as pieces of old cloth are put together to make something new. However, old cloth also has a magical purpose, as it is believed to ward off the evil eye. The kantha made of old cloth is thus supposed to keep its user safe from harm. Kantha motifs,…
Iftekhar Rahman 