Originally envisioned as a capsule collection, this project organically evolved into a deep, process-led exploration of Indian craft while based in Rajasthan, India. Working closely with artisans and immersing myself in regional techniques, I allowed the making process itself to guide the design direction. Each piece became a response to what I was learning—shaped by process, place, and the rhythm of the hands I worked alongside. While not a conventional collection, together they form a personal record of that time.
Aari Embroidery: Three Interpretations
This series explores Aari embroidery as both motif and movement. Each piece interprets the craft through a different lens — from graphic linework and density play to stylized motifs inspired by natural forms. The goal wasn’t to repeat technique, but to stretch its language.
Linework: A study in negative space, using clean, graphic Aari outlines to create rhythm and restraint.
Density & Texture: Playing with weight, repetition, and adjusting hemlines to match the flow.
Motifs from Nature: Reimagining the ordinary through stylized motifs.
Resist Dyeing
Rooted in the traditional craft of resist-dyeing, this piece explores the intersection of control and spontaneity. Inspired by abstracted forms found in nature—ripples in water, clouded skies, tree bark textures—the textile becomes a landscape in itself.
Rather than recreating motifs literally, I worked with local artisans to reinterpret natural rhythms through the tying and dyeing process.
The below piece was guided by the inherent texture and tone of the raw silk it was built upon. The dyeing technique wasn’t treated as a surface embellishment, but rather as a subtle collaboration with the fabric itself — enhancing its slubs, weight, and natural irregularities.
