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ahmar ali
Project 1
Graduate collection based on SUFISM (Whirling Dervishes)
Hand drawn doodles inspired from abstract calligraphy based on project primary research
Textile development based on the doodle using laser cutting
Exhibition space for the graduation project
Live video where the model is whirling like a dervish whilst paints being splashed on the dress
The gallery space after the live video
project 2
A collection developed from a follow on from the garduation project based on the same concept i.e. the whirling dervishes
The hand drawn doodles developed into more refined and abstract calligraphy
Angrakha is a silhouette worn by the dervishes.
-volume
ng i p o -r
-ove
rlayi ng
-overlaying
-ropes
-tieing
ing -wrapp
-cro
ssin g
g n i t a -ple
Silhouettes in these collages are based on the angrakha of where it overlaps on the bodice and tied on one side and the voluminous pleated skirt wrapped in multiple layers. Four pieces of fabric are used to drape for development of the shapes.
Scrim fabric manipulation
The illustration of the design printed on the base back dress
An image of the body, the top and the skirt are printed onto separate layers of chiffon and worn on the black base dress ro create a distortion or an illusion.
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