User:Riskyishwar/Sujit Meher
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| name = Sujit Meher
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| birth_place = Chicheguda
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| nationality = Indian
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| occupation = Fashion Design,Entrepreneur
| alma_mater = National Institute of Fashion Technology
| years_active = 2015-
| known_for = Habaspuri Handloom
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Sujit Meher is an Indian Fashion Designer, born in Kalahandi district of Odisha.He is well known for reviving Traditional Handloom textile of Kalahandi called Habaspuri.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-21 |title=Fashion Designer Sujit Meher takes emotionally to revive his homeland handloom "Habaspuri" |url=https://www.mid-day.com/brand-media/article/fashion-designer-sujit-meher-takes-emotionally-to-revive-his-homeland-handloom-habaspuri-23219373 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=India |first=Outlook |date=2022-03-04 |title=Sujit Meher Highlights The Intrinsic Collection Of Habspuri Handloom With 'Story Of Tradition' |work=Outlook India |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlook-spotlight/sujit-meher-highlights-the-intrinsic-collection-of-habspuri-handloom-with-story-of-tradition--news-185146}}
Early Life
Born in Chichaiguda,Kalahndi district, to a Bhulia Hindu weaver family.He completed his graduation from National Institute of Fashion Design.{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=O. B. |date=2021-11-02 |title=Fashion Designer Sujit Meher First Odia To Receive Indian Achiever’s Award |url=https://odishabytes.com/fashion-designer-sujit-meher-first-odia-to-receive-indian-achievers-award/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=odishabytes |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Sujit Meher ready to stun fashionistas - After success with Sambalpuri handloom, fashion designer works on new clothing line |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/sujit-meher-ready-to-stun-fashionistas-after-success-with-sambalpuri-handloom-fashion-designer-works-on-new-clothing-line/cid/322941 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2022-02-22 |title=Odia designer’s bid to revive weaving of Habaspuri saris |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/odia-designers-bid-to-revive-weaving-of-habaspuri-saris/articleshow/89735827.cms |access-date=2023-10-02 |issn=0971-8257}}
Career
He started his career as fashion designer but later became entrepreneur, As he received trademark permission under a brand name from the Government of India to export handloom products like Habaspuri handloom,sambalpuri Handloom and other handlooms of Odisha.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Pragativadi News |date=2022-05-28 |title=Tilottama Brand By Odia Designer Sujit Meher Gets Trademark Permission To Export Odisha's Handloom Products |url=https://pragativadi.com/tilottama-brand-by-odia-designer-sujit-meher-gets-trademark-permission-to-export-odishas-handloom-products/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Pragativadi |language=en-US}}He has made a unique mixture of Sambalpuri fabric with Mysore Silk to promote the traditional handloom across the world.According to Meher,as hailing from a weaver family he had the huge responsibilities on his shoulders towards taking Sambalpuri Handlooms to the next level with his designs and innovations.{{Cite news |date=2016-08-08 |title=Odisha's new scheme a boost for old weavers |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/odishas-new-scheme-a-boost-for-old-weavers/articleshow/53592430.cms |access-date=2023-10-02 |issn=0971-8257}}
Works
He is involved with NGOs to support for important causes and actively promoting traditional state handlooms, designs, and artistic heritage through various fashion shows.{{Cite news |date=2013-09-10 |title=Odia designer to showcase 'folk fashion' at Bangalore show |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Odia-designer-to-showcase-folk-fashion-at-Bangalore-show/articleshow/22445443.cms |access-date=2023-10-02 |issn=0971-8257}}He started a revival project to save his homeland traditional Habaspuri Handloom through various public awareness campaigns and taking part in intiatives,as it has faced a challenging journey, battling to thrive amidst a shortage of much-needed support and patronage.Finally Kalahandi University,which is run by the Government has tied up with the young fashion designer who will design and provide the uniforms of students made from Habaspuri fabrics.{{Cite web |title=Habaspuri uniform for Kalahandi varsity students |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2022/dec/07/habaspuri-uniform-for-kalahandi-varsity-students-2525864.html |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=Odishatv |title=Habaspuri Dress Code For Kalahandi University Students |url=https://odishatv.in/videos/odisha/habaspuri-dress-code-for-kalahandi-university-students-192436 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Habaspuri Dress Code For Kalahandi University Students |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Post News |date=2022-12-07 |title=Kalahandi University students to wear uniforms made of Habaspuri fabric - OrissaPOST |url=https://www.orissapost.com/kalahandi-university-students-to-wear-uniforms-made-of-habaspuri-fabric/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2022-12-06 |title=Kalahandi students to don spl uniforms |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/kalahandi-students-to-don-spl-uniforms/articleshow/96017716.cms |access-date=2023-10-02 |issn=0971-8257}}
Awards
He has received well-deserved awards for his significant contributions to this important industry.He became the first odia to receive Indian Achiever’s Award in the category of Young Entrepreneur.{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=O. B. |date=2021-11-02 |title=Fashion Designer Sujit Meher First Odia To Receive Indian Achiever’s Award |url=https://odishabytes.com/fashion-designer-sujit-meher-first-odia-to-receive-indian-achievers-award/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=odishabytes |language=en-US}}