Attend this workshop to make accessories blending fashion with creativity

With everyone discussing beauty blended with sustainability this workshop is defining it Here dreamcatchers and tiny trinkets take shape from materials most of us would usually discard mdash scraps of fabric reclaimed wood and feathers found on walksRadhika Bhatia the founder of Accessory Funk is proving that beauty can bloom from the overlooked and unwantedKids with their creationsTrigger your creativityldquoCreativity today isnrsquot merely about handmade charm mdash itrsquos about intent impact and the stories behind each piece What began as a childhood passion for fabrics and selfstyled fashion grew into a deeper belief that craft must carry purposerdquo Bhatia insisted She believes that handcrafted work should outlast trends and sustainability needs to be a lifestyle and not just a labelldquoCraft at Accessory Funk emerged from a legacy built by the matriarchs in the familyrdquo said Bhatia There was a quiet trust between local tailors and reused fabric Upcycling wasnrsquot a trend but an instinct So when textilewaste dreamcatchers appeared mdash long before the idea became fashionable mdash they were met with genuine love for mindful homegrown makingA participant works with fabricFor Bhatia when the journey of making dreamcatchers trinkets and accessories began sustainability wasnrsquot on the horizon It was more like she would pick up anything that caught her eye she would then return home and create pieces from it whether it was a hair comb with pearls dangling earrings handwoven with beads or statement necklacesBhatia prefers to blend sustainability into her workshops thus making them more fulfilling ldquoCommunity workshops become lively hubs where creativity unfolds Each session turns into a happy communal space where trinkets charms and dreamcatchers reflect individual taste and lifestyle including the materials they decide to use contributing a little to sustainability practicesrdquoA previous workshop in AndheriCommunity workshopsBhatia prefers to blend sustainability into her workshops thus making them more fulfilling ldquoCommunity workshops become lively hubs where creativity unfolds Each session turns into a happy communal space where trinkets charms and dreamcatchers reflect individual taste and lifestyle including the materials they decide to use contributing a little to sustainability practicesrdquoPeople not only make handmade accessories but also build a deeper connection to materials textures and of course the joy of creating something entirely their ownRadhika BhatiaSomething Bhatia stressed was that there is a lot of fast fashion happening and the focus of her brand is to inspire making the most of the textile waste piling up year after year due to multinational companies and homegrown labels across India ldquoOne of the best practices we follow at work and at home is that nothing goes to the landfill Either itrsquos upcycled recycled reused or donated mdash passed onrdquo said Bhatia proudlyAT Multiple locations across Mumbai TIME 9 am onwardsCOST Rs 800 onwardsLOG ON TO accessoryfunkofficial CALL 9769181746 to book a slot and location