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