guwahati yana ngoba a jewellery designer from arunachal pradesh who specializes in tribal jewellery presented her collection at the prestigious london fashion week for the first time on saturday known for her myriad and flamboyant work that mostly focuses on ethnic and traditional tribal designs yana is one of the most soughtafter fashion and jewellery designers from this part of the country she showcased her work at london fashion weeks offschedule show a separate segment titled fashions finest at grand connaught rooms in the uk capital hailed as the first jewellery designer from arunachal yana exhibited contemporary tribal jewellery at the show yana and renowned weaver from the state nabam aka displayed tribal costumes and the loin loom considered to be one of the oldest looms in the world at the prestigious event the loin loom fabric is handwoven by traditional weavers of arunachal theres a huge demand for bohemian and gypsy trends in the uk and i plan to capitalize on the same its a great platform to bring northeastern tribal accessories fabric and fine craftsmanship to the british market and to the world said yana over the years the duo have collaborated on enhancing the work of traditional weavers from other northeaster states they have also introduced new and safe weaving looms for the uplift of traditional weavers one of their specialties is coloured fabric which is dyed using indigo dye and vegetable colours yana is the founder of yana in style a collection that includes both jewellery and outfits the range mostly focuses on the fusion of traditional elements with contemporary ideas and patterns and aims at carrying on the legacy of northeastern traditional handmade jewellery made of bones stones bronze and brass apart from fabrics like muga and eri the designer also uses hen feathers agate bamboo cane yarn silver brass and jute in her line of accessories