TISHA by Tisha Saksena | Aarenkhini
What: Contemporary versions of traditional kutch attires for women
USP: Inspired by vibrant textiles, crafts and colourful garments of the Ahir and Rabari tribal communities of Gujarat’s Kutch area, this collection incorporates indigenous textiles such as handwoven mushroo silk and gajji silk created by local weavers from the region.
Traditional kutch silhouettes like ‘kaanchdi’ (backless blouses), ‘chola’ (a sleeveless garment) and ‘kedia’ (a short wrap top) are reinterpreted in contemporary versions. The colour-palette of deep geru (brick-red), kesari (saffron), rani (hot-pink), narangi (violet) and black is rendered with gold zardozi, resham and dori hand-embroideries in ethnic, tribal ‘Dhungo’ and ‘Dhaal’ circular motifs with mirrors. These timeless ensembles are finally finished off with handmade cowrie-shell tassels.
Price: Rs 25,000-88,000
Available: Tisha (New Delhi), Aza (Mumbai), Elan (Ahmedabad), Le Rosh (Jakarta) stores, and online at perniaspopupshop.com