Fall 2018
Calendar sketchs
Project 1 Department Poster
Dare to Disturb the Universe. School of Art Art History Design
Project 2 Dissent Poster
I am a boy that was born as a
GIRL
& has to Prove to myself every day that I am
MAN
enough for this world.
Project 3 Logo & branding book
F O
EAU R U B
SO
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LOGY
Magazine
Threads
Indian Textiles
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Edition. No. 1
December 2018
Kasavu, the pride of Kerala, the traditional offwhite and gold Kasavu saree is famously worn by women of the Malayali community on the occasion of Onam. Kasavu actually refers to the golden zari border on the mundu-saree that is handwoven from 100% unbleached cotton. These sarees feature kara or line designs at the bottom and sometimes peacock and temple designs on the pallu.
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kalmkari comes from persian words ‘qalam’(meaning pen) and ‘kari’ (meaning craftmanship). This pen art from Andhra Pradesh was one upon a time used to tell the great storeis of Hindu mythology and hence is charactersied by the presesnce of Hindu deities. This art form, which was patronised by the Mughals is now more popular as block print used on sarees, dupattas and more.
It was the Mughals who brought mirror work shisha embroidery to India in the 17th century. The Mughals, however, did not wear clothes embellished with mirrors but rather used them in their decor. Today, shishas has been fully adopted by the states of Gujrata, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Embroidered banners called abla torana and shish torana are hung over the entrances of homes to ward off eveil.
Among the dozens of different handwoven silks made in india, there is none more expensive than Kanjeevarm. From the Kanchipiram region of Tamil Nadu, this most famous silk saree from South India is known for its lustrous fabric and elaborate zari work. Today, a Kanjeevaram saree remains one of the few sarees in India where gold is still used in the weaving process.
References in Hindu mythology suggest that Chanderi, the traditional saree of Madhya Pradesh, was first introduced by Loard Krishna’s cousin Shishupal. These sarees are available in pure silk, Chandari cotton and a combination of silk and cotton too. Thanks to its light, sheer texture, the fabric that flourished during the Mughal peroid has earned itself the name ‘Woven Air’.
Phuklkari (meaning flower work) is the embroidery of floral motifs on fabric. Traditionally practised by the women of the Punjabi household as a pastime, this embroidery is quite a unique one. The stitches are embroidered on the reverse of the cloth so that the design takes shape on the front. Pulkari usually features brightly coloured floral threadwork on lighter coloured fabric.
Bandhani dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, where dyeing was done as early as 4000 BC. It gets its name from the Sanskrit word ‘banda’ (meaning to tie). Made by the Khatri community of Gujarat, this gorgeous tie-dye textile is usually found in colours like yellow, red, blue, green and black and features white dots that form interesting patterns on the fabric.
Chikankari is a delicate and intricate emboridery style from Lucknow that is belived to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jehangir. A piece of colth is first block printed and then the chicken stitches are emboidered along the outline. Originally a white-on-white embroidery, today Chikankari uses a variety of colours, both bright and pastel.
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