UP women turn a water-clogging weed taken from village ponds into handmade dresses for Lakmé Fashion Week,
- Posted on October 21, 2026
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UP women turn a water-clogging weed taken from village ponds into handmade dresses for Lakmé Fashion Week,
Women in Biskohar, Uttar Pradesh, are turning invasive water hyacinth into handcrafted products, with designer Anurag Gupta showcasing their work at Lakmé Fashion Week. The initiative aims to create livelihood opportunities for marginalised women, but sustained demand, fair payment and regular orders will determine whether the craft can provide dependable income.
