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Highlights

• Former women Maoists from Bastar walked the ramp at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur
• The women showcased Kosa silk and other handwoven Chhattisgarhi garments
• Their appearance highlighted rehabilitation, empowerment and reintegration into civilian life
• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interacted with the participants at the event

For years, the word Maoist has been associated with armed insurgency in the forests of Chhattisgarh. But at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur, a group of former women Maoists presented a very different picture of what life after insurgency can look like.

The women from Bastar walked the fashion ramp in traditional Chhattisgarhi handloom attire, confidently showcasing Kosa silk and other handwoven garments at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. Their appearance drew applause from the audience and quickly attracted attention online.