IFEA – Innovative Food Entrepreneurs Associates in association with Deepkala Silk Palace celebrated World Cotton Day by honouring those from the hospitality industry who have supported textile arts.
The event was held at Fortune Park, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad.
Shaheen Shaikh received the certificate on behalf of Rann Riders by Kaafila Rann Riders by Kaafila, an eco resort that has promoted artisans of DASADA and nearby villages. Puneet Baijal received the certificate on behalf of Sarvatt, the Gujarati theme restaurant at Hyatt Regency Devanshu Gandhi received the certificate for Timeless Weaves, supporting weavers Architect Chirashree Thakkar Chirashree Thakkar received the certificate for her work in using crafts in property design. Gautam Popat was felicitated for his work in operating textile and craft tours of Gujarat. Reema Nanavaty received the felicitation for the SEWA homestay project in the Radhanpur crafts cluster. Architect and art enthusiast Hartmut Wruster was the guest of honour. Mona Bhatt and Shanker Damodaran explained their concept of developing an Art District in the Ellisbridge- Paldi area through community engagement.
The dinner featured Bohra dishes by Seema Saiyed Kashmiri dishes by Chef Amit Slathia and Punjabi dishes by ITC Fortune hotels.
