Judges
Asif Shaikh
Founder, CDS Art Foundation, Ahmedabad, India
Asif Shaikh is one of India’s most accomplished and acclaimed embroidery and textile expert.
A trained interior designer, Asif moved on to devote himself to embroidery and the textile arts. As a self-taught embroiderer, he has created award-winning museum-quality embroidered masterpieces that have been sought after by textile lovers, collectors, and museums across the world.
Asif is the founder of CDS Art Foundation, Ahmedabad, an initiative that believes nurturing textile crafts through master artisan and designer collaborations.
CDS Foundation has worked with many master artisans and designers, and has successfully held five collaborative fashion shows showcasing exquisite handcrafted textiles and garments graced with the highest level of craftsmanship.
Asif spares no effort or occasion to work with and encourages textile artisans to create beautiful textiles and assists them to show their work on a global platform. He believes it is his purpose in life!