Summary: Master artisan Gajam Govardhan brings his matchless ikkat saris in a vibrant interplay of colours and motifs with some outstanding pieces. Each sari bears the artistic works ranging from iconic Ashavalis, Benarasis and fine ikats to hemp and jute-textured ‘Village Art’ ones. Radhika Lalbhai’s Ashavalis ‘speak in the language of a weave older than that of Benaras’ says designer Lalbhai. The textile show has a wealth of kurtis, tops and made-ups, high on distinctive block prints, embroidery and patchwork. Equally iconic are Abha Dalmia’s Benarasis in jewel tones and spring colours with fine motifs woven with the ‘revived’ 100-year-old ‘katan’ weave.
The textile show organised by the Crafts Council of India is a celebration of the sari and of Indian textiles in their wonderful diversity of weaves, textures and colours. The best of designer creativity is on display with saris, yardage and made-ups synergising strands of forgotten motifs and weaves and of innovation, interplay of colours and concepts, classicism and contemporary appeal. Each sari bears the artistic works ranging from iconic Ashavalis, Benarasis and fine ikats to hemp and jute-textured ‘Village Art’ ones.
Chanderis and Kotahs, both minimalistic and touched with zari, Uppadas and Mangalagiris, Bhagalpuri and linen as well as a range of ‘high on style’ made-ups make up the collection, in which each sari tells a unique story. Radhika Lalbhai’s Ashavalis ‘speak in the language of a weave older than that of Benaras’ says designer Lalbhai. Apart from pristine Ashavalis in the traditional style, she has experimented for the first time with cotton Ashavalis in soft colours with revived ‘saudagiri’ motifs. Another first is her cotton Bandhej line of saris with ajrakh borders and ‘pallus’. These are bright with exquisite tie-and-dye work. Equally iconic are Abha Dalmia’s Benarasis in jewel tones and spring colours with fine motifs woven with the ‘revived’ 100-year-old ‘katan’ weave.
Chanderis and Kotahs, both minimalistic and touched with zari, Uppadas and Mangalagiris, Bhagalpuri and linen as well as a range of ‘high on style’ made-ups make up the collection, in which each sari tells a unique story. Radhika Lalbhai’s Ashavalis ‘speak in the language of a weave older than that of Benaras’ says designer Lalbhai. Apart from pristine Ashavalis in the traditional style, she has experimented for the first time with cotton Ashavalis in soft colours with revived ‘saudagiri’ motifs. Another first is her cotton Bandhej line of saris with ajrakh borders and ‘pallus’. These are bright with exquisite tie-and-dye work. Equally iconic are Abha Dalmia’s Benarasis in jewel tones and spring colours with fine motifs woven with the ‘revived’ 100-year-old ‘katan’ weave.
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/tradition-tweaked/article8309291.ece
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