Runway (SS 2023)

Saris before colonisation of India-worn without blouses and petticoats-were voluminous and diaphanous. The drape, however complex in construction, had every crease and pleat following the contours of the body with precision.This collection is in essence a play of the 6 yards sari and how much it can be manipulated with volume. Sometimes free-flowing, sometimes restricted, it stirs the wearer’s imagination and her relationship to a 5000-year-old drape. The artistry lies in the twisting, knotting, and layering of the drapes, giving each garment its unique shape and silhouette. Traditionally, the drapes, knots, and folds were carefully constructed around the body in order to carry everyday things like money, coins, and herbs. In this collection, these design nuances are recreated as emblems of exaggerated utility.