TRANSCENDING TRADITIONS

anjukta Dutta found her true calling in fashion after working as an engineer for 10 years in the Public Works Department in Assam. Despite having no formal training in this stream, Dutta managed to make a flourishing career as a designer, by putting her culture on the map. Dutta’s passion towards Assam’s heritage can be traced back to her childhood, when she handcrafted the Mekhela Chador (traditional Assamese ensemble) for those close to her. It was a revival of this cultural gem from her hometown that made her realise her potential, and paved the way for her new-found