Prof. Somesh Singh and his team of artisans.
Co-founder of social organisation, Craft Village, member of World Craft Council - APR and organiser of India Craft Week. Somesh Singh is an innovator, teacher and a passionate entrepreneur. Somesh is also a design and craft consultant to many International and National agencies and brands. Co-Coreando, Italy and Craft Baton by Dalmia Bharat, India to mention a few. He has many design patents to his credit like Paunch Proof, I-shop, Fashion Clinics and folding helmets.
With a lot of excitement, we are sharing an exclusive launch press release of his latest invention - World's first Smart garment to fight Covid-19. 'Covest' - Completely Designed and Handmade in India.
When Crafts meet technology, ‘CoVest’ is a collection of handcrafted protection garments made to fight against Covid 19 with an intelligent and mindful way, intended to provide economic opportunity for millions of artisans in the field of textile design in the process. Prime features of Covest entails Anti bacterial & Virus finish, In-build masks, Social distancing sensors, body temperature thermometer, Magic UV pockets. (pdf attached of complete preview for your kind reference).
The first jacket, CoVest - AJRAK (Block Printing from Kutch) is ready for market launch, crafted and designed with National Awardee Craftsman, Abdul Jabbar Khatri. It employs technology & innovation in both material and construction following all protocols suggested by the World Health Organisation and other agencies to maintain ‘Good Habit’ that prevents infection.
About Somesh Singh
Somesh Singh is a graduate from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), former professor at NID, Ahmedabad for a decade and the former Director of Institute of Apparel Management (IAM). His innovations have been covered by world media including TIME Magazine, New York Times, The Times (London), The Standard (China), The Times of India, Hindustan Times, USA Today, BBC, CNN, and AajTak.
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