The skill development series initiated by World Trade Center Bhubaneswar witnessed the second virtual session on Fashion & Textile Technology. The session focused on sharing of the successful entrepreneurial journey of one of the leading fashion designers of the state Mrs. Choudhury Jyoshna Das. Mrs. Das in her detailed presentation shared about her journey in creating brand Bivabari. She shared insights on the unique selling points (USP) which she had identified with respect to the handloom products designed and manufactured by her. She further spoke about her thought process which aimed at promoting eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, use handloom fabrics along with other vegetable dyed fabrics for garments, giving handloom a contemporary touch and to attract the new generation to wear handlooms by creating garments with modern cuts and style. She also presented a video with a detailed elaboration of the hand painting process involved in making value addition to the handloom weave as well as other small handicraft items. 

She interacted with the attendees briefing them on solutions to the various challenges faced in the sector as well as shared unique ideas motivating them to take up ventures with small investments in the fashion and textile industry.