Meraki
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Embroidery of Gujarat
The most important centres of embroidery work of Gujarat are located in Surashtra and Kutch.The embroidery of Kathiawar is greatly influences by that of Sindh, Punjab and Kutch. Vivis colors are embroidered on the traditional costumes and household iteams like Toral, Chakla and Chandrawas.The main feature of Kathiawar embroidery is the lavish application of mirrors. The basic stitches used are chain stitch, heer bharat, abhal bharat and interlacing stitch or sindhi taropa. Applique in Gujarat is known as 'katab'. Motifs used in this embroidery are birds and animals, floral, geometric, human figures, etc. Usually bright colored cotton threads are used in this.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Fustain
This dress was inspired by futurism.
Futurism was an artistic and social movement which is the most important Italian avant garde art movement of the 20th century that celebrated advanced technology and urban modernity.
Mood board
Main two elements were taken to design it. Dress is made up of jute rope which shows step towards sustainability and metallic silver color is given to show metallic look to the dress.
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