SANJAY GARG FESTIVE | 2014

This collection was a challenge for us to revive the

long forgotten art of hand woven engineered textile.

Creating a panel size repeat of a large curvilinear

design was a monumental task for draughtsmen.

Several inventive measures and old craft practices

led to the increase in capacity of designs, construction

and repeat size. We’ve used traditional design

vocabulary harmonizing the prevalent skill set of the

weaver in order to understand the numerous future

possibilities for this technique and imparting training

and enhancing the skill set of the weaver. Despite

having been worked and developed various weaving

clusters of India, we chose Varanasi for its technical

mastery for achieving intricate designs and patterns.

The entire collection is developed using the peculiar

kadwa Brocade technique of Varanasi. Kadwa implies

to the ornamentation of motifs using extra weft.

The patterns, etched in gold against silk background

achieved a remarkable clarity of pattern and forms with

gem like enamelling. To understand the drapability and

fullness of the garment, we sought solace in ever

astounding craft tradition and studied historical garments

such as lehnga, Pajama, pants and Sharara. We’ve palpated

with different weight of yarns, weaves and finishing, achieving

a suitable textile which is appropriate for stitching with best of

fall and fullness.

Photographed by: Prarthna Singh