Trans- Seasonal Collection
Traverse to the nostalgic landscapes of your memories through
artistic mosaic tiles of Esfahan,
hand-written notes to yourself,
with an amalgamation of souvenirs like Japanese lanterns and a deck
of cards from France.
Let the love dripping Farsi script be your tool and uneven strokes be
your language.
Designing prints has been always been a raw and natural process for
me and a medium to channelize my rather enchanting imagination into
something which is tangible with an inherent experiential quality.
Hence, this collection was born utilising my varied interests in
different cultures with an underlined Sufi philosophy of “Whirling
Dervishes” binding the entire collection- “to journey within the self
and doing everything with love in order to get close to one’s self.”
A.
The Playing cards deck with Ottoman florals
The motifs like Spade, heart and clubs from the french playing cards deck is
enlarged in an offbeat manner more like the arrangements of Ottoman print
compositions surrounded by lifelike leafy creepers. The colours are striking like
the moves of cards, the fabrics are luxurious like modal silks and cotton viscose
enveloped with comforting thoughts like ‘passion is the state of heart’,
‘Irregularity is individuality’,‘celebrate being alive’ etc.
It includes a range of bags, scarves and Kimonos.
B.
The textured walls of India
Translated from the photographs taken of beautifully worn out textured walls of
India and superimposed with Farsi words like- Adrenaline rush, peace, harmony,
eccentric, heretic, symphony, solace etc. along with Rumi's poetry- "You are the
universe in ecstatic motion."
C.
Bridging varied cultures
Turkish culture inspiration
Inspired from the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque's miniature version in Mumbai, the
uneven texture of the broken mosaic tiles are notoriously chalked with dry
pastels in enchanting Turkish colours.
Japanese culture Inspiration
Drawing inspiration from the striking juxtaposition of Japanese monasteries and
lanterns, as well as incorporating elements from the delicate 'Lily of the Valley'
flower and the captivating European giant moths.
Indonesian culture inspiration
Rooting back to the handwoven printing techniques of Indonesia, taking
inspiration from their traditional technique of Ikkat weaving, our blue print is an
intense translation painted in an offbeat brush strokes handling technique.
D.
Friendly Notes
A collation of moving anecdotes from my friends gifted to me in different phases
of my life are secretly preserves around this ever- so growing tree of seedpods. A
few of my favourites include- “I love the way women fall in love” by Ella; ‘Let it go’
by Sanket; ‘Kisses of artefacts’ while brainstorming with Azba.
E.
Unearthing the child in me
Its a good idea to get playful with your work.
The sheer joy of creating the most simplest of forms and textures with your
sheers fingertips is like no other. Tiny droplets of mustard acrylics, unscathed
dollops of blue wiped onto the vintage paper, dry pastels powdering their way to
the Turkish mosques, all encompassing the carefree way of living.