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Shahid Hussain Shamim learned the art of handloom as his father was the Director of the then East Pakistan Small Industries Corporation (EPSIC). Born in 22nd August 1958, Shamim did M.Com Accounting in 1982 from Chittagong University, Cost Management and Accounting, ICMA in 1984, all of which enabled him to collaboratively work with producers for promotion of the handloom products and for betterment of the local weavers.We would love to safeguard our “Intangible Cultural Heritages” because it keeps alive our eternal relationship with our forefathers. Moreover, we will be treated in the same way we have treated our predecessors.
A fabric designer, Shahid Hussain Shamim is the director of the three-decades-old brand “Prabartana”, that is now an icon in the realm of fair trade, ethically produced artifacts. In 1989, the fair trade handicrafts organization. Shamim has engaged in extensive research on handloom products, woven fabrics and the process.
PUBLICATIONS
– Textile Traditions of Bangladesh – Chapter on Hats and Technique-2006
– Art and Craft – Chapter Handloom, Cultural Survey of Bangladesh series 8 ( Asiatic Society of Bangladesh )
– Gamcha Tant o Tanti, Research Initiatives of Bangladesh (RIB)
Shamim has also served as the :
1. Past President of National Crafts Council of Bangladesh (NCCB),
2. Past Vice-President of ECOTA fair trade forum,
3. Director & Founder member of Fashion Entrepreneur’s Association of Bangladesh –FEAB,
4. Director & Founder member of Gift wear Association of Bangladesh
5. Director & Founder member of Bangladesh Diversified Jute Goods Producers and Exporters Association
6. Director & Founder member of Deshi-Dosh
7. Director & Founder member of Industry Skill Councils-Tourism and Hospitality.