On his Instagram account, Agus recorded the fashion show while presenting his karawo collection.

 

Part yang bikin saya terharu, campur aduk di backstage menyaksikan akhirnya Karawo Gorontalo bisa berada di Panggung Fashion Dunia : Couture New York Fashion Week 2017. Menyaksikan bagaimana akhirnya mereka dari berbagai negara tahu itu Gorontalo, kenal (juga) dengan Kain Sulaman Karawo dari Gorontalo, jadi mengenal proses pembuatannya yang rumit, mengenal obyek-obyek Wisata di Gorontalo yang saya tuangkan dalam motif motif Karawo untuk design saya ini. Alhamdulillah, Semoga Karawo, sulaman khas dari Gorontalo makin terkenal. Amin YRA . . . #karawomendunia #KarawoGoesToNewYork #rumahkarawo #newyorkfashionweek2017 #newyork #indonesia #fashion

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He writes that he felt moved upon seeing the traditional motif appear on world stage.

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According to kompas.com, karawo means “hand-embroidery”.

Also known as kerawang, it takes around a month to finish a 20x20 centimeter piece of fabric because the embroidery technique requires precision.

The traditional technique has been passed down from generation to generation.

Founded in 2005 by fashion designer Andres Aquino, Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event that presents a series of couture and luxury fashion shows in New York City, Cannes and other selected cities. (jes/kes)