They say that a common man cannot afford luxury , to that I say that luxury is not just about how much you have, but about if you can appreciate the fine things in life.
A thing does not represent luxury because it is expensive, its value is determined by the craft used to bring it into existence.
The Sari to me is the very definition of luxury a element of style which graces the wearer the aura of luxury. Therefore to me it has always been a question as to why do Indian Women not want to flaunt this aura more often....
We are the land of Kings and Queens, royalty is entwined in our blood, therefore appreciation for the good things in life comes easy. It takes a special kind of eye to appreciate the fine things in life and that is exactly what our tradition teaches us.
Kalmakari is that craft which has been passed down through generations and is witness even today to the divinity that exists in detail. Designer Sangeeta through her Kalamkari festival has been giving this craft a platform through which she brings the style and choice of royalty right to your door.
She has an extensive knowledge about the art form and what I most liked about her designs are the choice of colors. The Sari has a life of its own and it just holds you in its trance. Like she mentions each Sari is a tale which comes alive with the brilliant color scheme and beautiful art.
A ikkat Weave with Kalamkari
The art in her Sari's is well defined and detailed
She has an extensive knowledge about the art form and what I most liked about her designs are the choice of colors. The Sari has a life of its own and it just holds you in its trance. Like she mentions each Sari is a tale which comes alive with the brilliant color scheme and beautiful art.
The artisans are mostly women who create magic with their designs and talent. Their love for the art reflects in the beauty and finesse of these designs transforming them to object's of desire. It elevates them from just a piece of cloth to a piece of Art.
A ikkat Weave with Kalamkari
The art in her Sari's is well defined and detailed
Sangeetha takes her inspiration from the endless well of Indian temple art her eye for minute detail captures them in the very intricacies of design and represents them onto the canvas of the Sari.
One post cannot do justice to this beautiful Sari and I shall continue illustrating it in my next...This sari is created with a lot of effort and love. My next blog talks about exactly that. Sangeetha will take you through the process and will also talk about the various fabrics used in a kalmakari sari.
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