Arati Monappa

Arati Monappa presented her work accompalished relentlessly with natural fabrics, using traditional and contemporary idiom to bring vitality into a dying craft

"Arati Monappa presented her work accompalished relentlessly with natural fabrics, using traditional and contemporary idiom to bring vitality into a dying craft."

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COLLECTION

Inspiration: Beauty of traditional Indian craft.

Silhouette: Simple silhouettes with attention focused on weave, color and print. Tops, skirts, shirts and wrap-around leg-wear.

Colors: Red, pink, orange and green.

Fabrics: Hand-woven khadi silk, crepe, chiffon, georgettes and chanderis.

Prints: Traditional and geometric.

Accessories: Beads, laces and traditional footwear.

Don't miss: Organic knitted fabric skirts.

Best look: Backless extremely sensual tops.

Catwalk: Asha Kochhar and Vidyun Singh.

Beauty and Styling: Ambika Pillai