BEENA KANNAN
The transformation of Seematti from a small saree store into one of the most popular fashion retailers in the state is attributed to the extraordinary determination and hard work of its owner – BeenaKannan. Known for excellent taste and futuristic vision, she has an unbelievable but real story that of a young girl who emerges as a powerful business icon.
Seematti has been one of the most preferred shopping destinations for Keralites and tourists to the state of kerala. The premium shopping extravaganza spread over many floors in the heart of Cochin and the sister concerns spread across the state has been a favourite with people who are quality conscious and fashion conscious. About The Entrepreneur
Beena Kannan
Was born on 17 July 1960 in Kottayam, Kerala, India. After university, she joined the family textile retailing business in 1980, working with her father and husband. She became one of the most noticed wedding silk sari designers in south India. Her unique contribution appears to be her efforts to retain the pride of place for saris even in the face of onslaught from Western and North Indian fashions. Beena Kannan attracted attention when the longest ever silk sari created by her (half a km long) entered the Guinness Book of Records and Limca Book of Records in 2007. She has launched her sari designs in UAE (2007) and USA (2009).Her rapport with the weaving communities earned for her a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Coimbatore Erode Weaving community in 2009.On September 2011, Beena Kannan Designed Saris walk the “Swarovski Elements 2011″ Ramp.
She is an outstanding woman, with immense Business capabilities. She is also a wife and a mother of three and a community loving person. Interestingly Beena discovered her passion for saree design after completing her graduation. She initially learnt the ropes of the trade from her father Thiruvenkidam who was in the saree business. Today, she thrives on being innovative, revives old age
Seematti has been one of the most preferred shopping destinations for Keralites and tourists to the state of kerala. The premium shopping extravaganza spread over many floors in the heart of Cochin and the sister concerns spread across the state has been a favourite with people who are quality conscious and fashion conscious. About The Entrepreneur
Beena Kannan
Was born on 17 July 1960 in Kottayam, Kerala, India. After university, she joined the family textile retailing business in 1980, working with her father and husband. She became one of the most noticed wedding silk sari designers in south India. Her unique contribution appears to be her efforts to retain the pride of place for saris even in the face of onslaught from Western and North Indian fashions. Beena Kannan attracted attention when the longest ever silk sari created by her (half a km long) entered the Guinness Book of Records and Limca Book of Records in 2007. She has launched her sari designs in UAE (2007) and USA (2009).Her rapport with the weaving communities earned for her a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Coimbatore Erode Weaving community in 2009.On September 2011, Beena Kannan Designed Saris walk the “Swarovski Elements 2011″ Ramp.
She is an outstanding woman, with immense Business capabilities. She is also a wife and a mother of three and a community loving person. Interestingly Beena discovered her passion for saree design after completing her graduation. She initially learnt the ropes of the trade from her father Thiruvenkidam who was in the saree business. Today, she thrives on being innovative, revives old age