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Clothing is the craft

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A Craftsman’s craft can serve as a refuge from the world, providing necessary time to reflect and contemplate but no matter how strong one’s preference for solitude is, we all need to engage with the larger world.

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GADIA LOHARS

GADIA LOHAR is a nomad community from Rajasthan which changes their stay every season. They are Blacksmiths who used to be the professional for the kingdom.

Their community back then was very emotionally connected to the king and promised to live in the province only if he’s ruling the kingdom. King lost the battle and his stern supporters got legally abandoned by the British empire and were declared as Raj doshi and were always asked to live under surveillance of the local police.

And till now this community always is asked to live nearby police station.

I was very fascinated by their clothing. Other than iron molding, clothing is also one of their craft which they do it for themselves.

Their clothing is not only very practice but also has very sustainable build up.

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Inner garment to support under bust and also has pockets.

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1. Coin Pockets.

2. Side Pocket 3. Special construction for supporting Breast.

Features: • Very practical keeping in mind daily home chores.

• Easy to feed baby.

• Convenient travel.

• Bra-less and supportive.

• 2 layered garment • Rectangular pattern so minimum waste .

Upper kurta with special construction to support Breast.

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Complete Ensembles of 3 pieces i.e. Inner KANCHLI , Outer KANCHLI and a Ghaghri (Kanchli hand sown)

Behind the Lens and out of the Frame . . .

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The Reality is, our bodies are frames to protect and assist. What is inside, who we truly are, none of this is has to do anything with our gender. No one is completely feminine or completely masculine. Stereotypes are the one that we make.

The theme ARDHANARESHWAR is born out of the rage and energy that has been collected in us over the years of comparison and taboos formed.

We are all in this together, not one or 100 everyone has faced this. But we who has so much pride for out religion and gods don’t go back and look that our own gods has not discriminated but this is what we do to our society .

Ardhanareshwar is the fusion form of lord Shiva and Parvati. One who is ultimate power and the other who regulates all the energies of this world. One whose calm, loving, nurturing and the other who takes care of this beings. Both are complete together and fused their energies to equalize each others flaws.

This theme is all about equalizing aspects of our own-Self. Our strengths, weaknesses. All our uneven parts.

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ARDHANAR

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RESHWAR

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Initial Explorations Exploiting the USPs and Features of the Craft.

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Finalized Sets

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A Kurta which looks full from front and has a surprising element of no back. Made in 2 layers for the Top and a single sheer layer for the lower part which provided absolute elegance with a touch of edginess to it. A non padded, bra-less design made with Sustainable patterning technique inherited from the ages of improvement in this craft.

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A 3 piece kurta designed keeping in mind hardships of any working/pregnant women. this piece is made with woolen fabric to suit the spring/onset of winter times. It has 2 pocket same as the original garment and also is added with a detachable shawl which makes it absolutely easy and convenient to feed and travel with a baby in public places as its in 2 layers and if the back of the first layer is opened; lady will be still completely covered and can feed her kid.

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Dream of every heavy bust Lady to have a backless, pad-less, supportive enough blouse in her wardrobe .this particular piece has been made in woolen material keeping in mind the spring and onset of winters. Added with 3\4th sleeve and a slit for the comfort. Giving her a confident and soft feel with no tension of spilling or malfunction. This piece is versatile enough to get paired up with pants, Saree or palazos.

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BLOOD MEMORY is the genetic Connection to the teachings of our Ancestors, Its the idea that we carry Ancient memories in our DNA. This garment is that craft, that teachings; which makes BESH so special and close to my heart. . . . . . .

DIKSHA \ DESIGN PROJECT II \ SEPT-OCT 2020 \ © 2020 NID-H

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