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UP Women Repurpose Pond Weed into Dresses for Lakmé Fashion Week
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM
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Women from Uttar Pradesh have turned a water‑clogging weed harvested from village ponds into handmade dresses showcased at Lakmé Fashion Week.
In a striking example of upcycling, women from Uttar Pradesh have collected a water‑clogging weed from village ponds and transformed it into a collection of handmade dresses that will be displayed at Lakmé Fashion Week.
The initiative began when local artisans noticed the weed’s rapid spread and its impact on irrigation channels. By harvesting the plant, they could repurpose the material into a sustainable textile.
The dresses, crafted by hand, showcase the skill of the women and highlight the potential of rural resources in the fashion industry.
The collection will be part of the Lakmé Fashion Week showcase, underscoring the event’s commitment to eco‑friendly design and supporting women entrepreneurs.
The initiative began when local artisans noticed the weed’s rapid spread and its impact on irrigation channels. By harvesting the plant, they could repurpose the material into a sustainable textile.
The dresses, crafted by hand, showcase the skill of the women and highlight the potential of rural resources in the fashion industry.
The collection will be part of the Lakmé Fashion Week showcase, underscoring the event’s commitment to eco‑friendly design and supporting women entrepreneurs.