From Insurgency to High Fashion: The Unlikely Transformation of Chhattisgarh's Maoist Women The National Handloom Day event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, was a celebration of India's rich textile heritage.
However, it also served as a poignant reminder of the complexities and challenges facing this troubled region.
On the catwalk, surrendered women Maoists stole the show with their confident strides and radiant smiles – a far cry from the days when they carried guns through the Bastar forest.