MONKEY BUSINESS | 2016

Most often the mischief-maker or more

unfortunate still, a synonym for being

made a fool; monkeys bear quite the

reputation. Quite literally, our brethren,

have been considered merry makers

and rascals for far too long.

Often overshadowed by the elephant

and peacock, whose giant trunks and

coloured plumage lend themselves

towards being immortalised on saris,

plates and as emblems of India;

the monkey has decided to steal

the show. Playful as they seem, they

are intelligent, sharp and clever; holding

an undeniable place of honour in Hindu

mythology and Buddhism, famously

protecting the gods or adorning the

Sanchi Stupa of Madhya Pradesh. 

Colours of the Tibetan prayer flag

highlight troops of monkeys woven

in Banarasi silk brocades, embroidered

on cotton silks and quilted in a delightful

array of textures and weights. The result

is gamine; luxuriously playful wide legged

trousers with extra deep pockets and

garments constructed through minimal seams.

 

Photographed by: Ashish Shah

GENKO SHIRT

BAIKA SHIRT, BANHI TROUSER, DANAN JACKET

GOKU JACKET, DOKAI TOP, JAMPA PAJAMA

BODHI SARI

BODHI SARI

JODO SARI, DOKAI SHIRT

BAIKA SHIRT, BUTSUJU TROUSER, DUYU JACKET

BANHI TROUSER

AKSHI LEHENGA, ANERI BLOUSE, HIBA JACKET

BANKEI KURTA, DORIN TROUSER

DOKAI SHIRT, MINGMA JACKET, LASA TROUSER

DHINMAN KURTA, BUTSUJU TROUSER

DHIMAN KURTA, BUTSUJU PAJAMA

SANZEN SARI

TRIKAY KURTA, DORIN TROUSER (T) SHENA KURTA, TAMPA TROUSER (B)

DANAN JACKET (T) BOMKAI JACKET (B)

BOMKAI JACKET, BASSUI BLOUSE, RABTIN SKIRT

DASHIN KURTA, TAPEYI PAJAMA

DASHIN KURTA, TAPEYI PAJAMA

AYONA SARI

BAIKA SARI, HEMKUT BLOUSE

BAIKA SARI, BASSUI BLOUSE (L), AYONA SARI, NAMI BLOUSE (R)

RITVI DRESS, HEMKUT BLOUSE (T) TRISHA DRESS CHETANG TROUSER, RASALI DRESS (B)

TRISHA DRESS

ZARNA DRESS, DOLMA TROUSER

CHIMON SHIRT, LAISA SKIRT

RASALI DRESS

LAISA SKIRT

PALLAV TOP, DOLMA PAJAMA

MUNIDRA DRESS, PALLAV TOP, DOLMA PAJAMA

YAMARI SKIRT, DRUKI BLOUSE

PINKA KURTA, JAMPA TROUSER

YETI JACKET, SATORAI SARI

YETI JACKET, SATORI SARI