Mohapatra, who has the distinction of designing clothes for US first lady Michelle Obama, pointed out that there were special types of fabrics in Odisha which could be successfully marketed globally by giving them a modern and contemporary touch.
Mohapatra, who originally belonged Rourkela town and currently based at the USA, said this while addressing the students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar here yesterday.
"I am looking for an agent in