Tootli Rahman: Promoting Bangladeshi fashion

“Fashion designing is something that I love to do, always,” said Tootli Rahman who has been in this profession for the last 35 years. In the last 10 years, she has been designing saris and kameez with local materials and incorporating a 'deshi' style. In a chit-chat with The Daily Star, the designer and TV show host talked about the trend in Eid fashion.

“Eid is near and it is the busiest time of the year. The sale rates are high; people go berserk regarding the type of clothes to buy and wear. In our country, we mainly follow the Pakistani style of kameez, or Indian trends. Females are now mostly into palazzo pants with very long kameez or semi-short kameez with straight pants. Young girls wear long kameez with leggings, which is very appealing.”

“Of course, there is still the conventional party dress, with studded stones and pearls. There are some people who love to wear them during the Eid, because it is a special occasion.”

“For my fashion line, I am mainly promoting deshi style: nokshi katha, khadi and many more. I feel that people should know the fashion of Bangladesh. Our style is very unique and beautiful. We should let the world explore our traditional fashion as well.”