100 years of Bihar was marked in a different tone by Bihar State Small Industries Corporation and Eco Tasar. Together they organized a fashion show Silks of Bihar  which showcased  silk collection by the renowned designers from Bihar.  It was organized on last Sunday (April 1) at NDMC Indoor stadium, New Delhi.
Prominent designers from Bihar like Samant Chauhan, Arun Tiwari, Priyal Prakash, Vikram Kumar presented their collections made of silk, including the famous tussar silk, at the show. The silk costumes included kurtis, sarees, gowns and office wear in various colours, styles, textures and designs.
Designer Priyal Prakash presented her ‘Jagruti’ collection, which had both traditional sarees and contemporary Indo-western outfits.
Models wearing Shibori Silk collection made using tie’n’dye technique on Bhagalpuri silks walked down the ramp for Mura Collectives, a craft-based organization.
Well known designer Arun Tiwari showcased formal and informal wear that had knee-length dresses, trousers and jackets in shades of reds, browns and purples.
Samant Chauhan gave international look to tussar silk by using it for dresses, evening gowns, jodhpuris and jackets.
Ambapali, the Bihar state emporium, displayed Madhubani designs on the pallus of sarees woven by skilled craftsmen in the original shades of tussar.