Women and girls flaunted their exquisitely embroidered, painted and embellished sarees -- from traditional Assamese weaves, Lucknow''s Chikankari to Banarasi Silk and splendid Kanjeevarams reflecting the diversity of the nine-yard garment from across the length and breadth of India

The Indian fashion designer said that celebrating the day would create greater awareness about space and careers in the sector, and the generations to come would explore this further