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A variety of weaving techniques were employed in ancient India, many of which survive to the present day. Silk and cotton were woven into various designs and motifs, each region developing its distinct style and technique. Famous among these weaving styles were the Jamdani, Kasika vastra of Varanasi, butidar, and the Ilkal saree.
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Women adorning kasta saris are seen in some Bollywood films, although they are mostly worn in song sequences. Generally, in modern Bollywood fashion, the pallu is fully wrapped around the waist rather than on the shoulder and to cover the blouse or choli folded chunri of contrast color is pinned up. Also, the hairstyle on is step-cut up to ...
Depending on the intricacy of its designs and patterns, a sari can take from 15 days to a month and sometimes up to six months to complete. Banarasi saris are mostly worn by Indian women on important occasions such as when attending a wedding and are expected to be complemented by the woman's best jewellery.
Post-independence focus on revival of traditional textile and design led to the rise of "ethnic chic". The history of clothing in India dates back to ancient times, yet fashion is a new industry, as it was the traditional Indian clothing with regional variations, be it the sari, ghagra choli or dhoti, that remained popular until the early decades of post-independence India. [1]
Anju Modi's endeavor muses on the philosophy that Design has no language. [5] The designer whose expertise with weaves and crafts is well known, considers weavers and craftsmen her mentors. The concept and inspirations behind Modi's couture metamorphose on account of her state of mind [ 6 ] at a particular moment.
Neeta Lulla at Esha Deol's wedding reception. Neeta Lulla was born in Mumbai, India in a Sindhi family and grew up in Mumbai and Hyderabad. [10] She spent significant time in Film City, Mumbai, a film studio and completed her education from SNDT Women's University.
Model in a Manish Arora design (Spring 2007 collection) at London Fashion Week. Manish Arora is an Indian fashion designer based in New Delhi.In early 2011, he was appointed creative director of the womenswear collection of the French fashion house Paco Rabanne, [1] although he left the company in May 2012.