Lysandra Beverly Mascarenhas, student from JD School of Design, Goa pursuing her BSc. in Fashion and Apparel Design showcased her collection, ‘The Virtues of Ghōr.’ The designer paid ode to the Lambani tribe of India – a nomadic group famed for their stunning garments and ornamentation. They are known to have migrated from Ghōr, one of the provinces of Afghanistan. She was the recipient of the Best Design Collection Award at the event. 

The collection draws inspiration from their customary handcrafted needlework. With ‘Kangura’ patchwork applique borders, this needlework combines pattern darning, mirror work, cross stitch, and quilting stitches. The motifs were influenced by the mountains that the nomadic people crossed to enter India, by living in the jungle during their trip, and by natural elements. 

For the base the designer utilized bamboo-dyed fabric. For the entire collection, spun cotton and rose lotus flowers were used. Additionally, terry cotton, which has a higher percentage of cotton, was used for skirts and pants. Some of the materials mentioned above are leftovers from the mill. The collection is made up of hand embroidery done by the women of the Lambani community using traditional Lambani embroidery stitches.