Praveen Sathiakumar

Male

Durban

South Africa

Profile Information:

Profession / role:: Importer, Designer
Company / organisation:: ZAARP TRADING
My primary role in relation to fashion is:: Designer, Supplier
I am looking to discover or buy: Buyers who value good quality Fabric, clothing, Art, sculpture and Home firnishings from India and Africa.
About me / About business or organisation:: Growing up in India and recently moving to S Africa, I have a wealth of resources from both countries to share with others from around the world. I am passionate about consious entreprenuership... I live for it and believe in it deeply. Ruthless business sense with no respect for people and our precious planet greatly saddens me. I want to be part of the change that's taking place.
My dream is to take all the beautiful things that India and S Africa have and offer it to others, creating an amazing network of Designers, manufacturers and distributors who really care to make difference.
Career history / Company history:: Studied Diploma in Fashion Design from THE DESIGN SCHOOL of BANGALORE in India.

Worked under Indian Designer VIDYASAGAR for two years.

Launched my own Label PRAAZ in South Africa in 2003.

I Export and Import Silks, cotton, other fabrics, art, sculpture and home furnishings from India and South Africa.

I also promote handwoven fabrics and handicraft that have been made by people in organisations like HAND that offer employment to underprevileged people.