Tuesday 8 May 2012

Designers Playing a Desi Role with Weavers of India

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Among many fashion designers in India there are some designers who come forward to preserve the “Swadeshi” tag. These are the designers who have played a major role in revival of Indian textile and weaving. From Chikankari to kalamkari, kantha, ikat and other traditional crafts, these designers have made it happen. They have not only promoted Indian crafts but have also given a new hope to the extincted tradition to survive in this world for a longer time.

We sbring together such designers who can come under our “Swadeshi” tag.

Madhu Jain

A New Delhi based designer Madhu Jain is there in fashion industry since last 25 years. Apparently she has seen the development of fashion in India throughout these years. Madhu's work is famous for the revival of kalamkari, kantha, ikat, dhaka muslin and crafts restoration like: Madhubani of Bihar and nakshikantha of Bangladesh. Working closely with rural artisans and sourcing her fabrics from them, Madhu has always tried to promote craft based clothes while representing Indian culture. Madhu is responsible for Maneka Gandhi's current look and besides this she has dressed up lot of other celebrities too.



Poonam Bajaj

Another Delhi based designer, Poonam Bajaj has a great passion for design and takes great pride in her varied style and unique functional design that rises above being merely fashionable. Her vision encompasses all the borders of India. She is constantly inspired by the creative possibilities of embellishments and fusion. Her designs are simple yet classy with perfect blend of traditional textiles and embroideries adapted to western silhouettes. Poonam closely work with the weavers and craftsman. Her summer range in chikankari is to die for. Poonam has beautifully merged chikankari fabric with other materials to give the ensemble a more contemporary look.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/now,-change-into-cotton/2/101114.html


Deepika Govind

Deepika Govind is another such designer in our list who is doing amazing work by designing outfits using “Desi” fabrics. Deepika specialize in Kanjeevaram, Ikkat and South Indian checks. She also sources her fabrics from small villages of India that houses some of the talented weavers and handlooms. Deepika showcases plenty of her collection during Will India Fashion Week which includes hand-woven fabrics and intricate designs on Indian garments.



There are more such designers who deserve to tag themselve as “Swadeshi”. If you want to get them added under this list kindly write to us along with a short bio of the designer at: crafusion@gmail.com
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Among many fashion designers in India there are some designers who come forward to preserve the “Swadeshi” tag. These are the designers who have played a major role in revival of Indian textile and weaving. From Chikankari to kalamkari, kantha, ikat and other traditional crafts, these designers have made it happen. They have not only promoted Indian crafts but have also given a new hope to the extincted tradition to survive in this world for a longer time.

We sbring together such designers who can come under our “Swadeshi” tag.

Madhu Jain

A New Delhi based designer Madhu Jain is there in fashion industry since last 25 years. Apparently she has seen the development of fashion in India throughout these years. Madhu's work is famous for the revival of kalamkari, kantha, ikat, dhaka muslin and crafts restoration like: Madhubani of Bihar and nakshikantha of Bangladesh. Working closely with rural artisans and sourcing her fabrics from them, Madhu has always tried to promote craft based clothes while representing Indian culture. Madhu is responsible for Maneka Gandhi's current look and besides this she has dressed up lot of other celebrities too.



Poonam Bajaj

Another Delhi based designer, Poonam Bajaj has a great passion for design and takes great pride in her varied style and unique functional design that rises above being merely fashionable. Her vision encompasses all the borders of India. She is constantly inspired by the creative possibilities of embellishments and fusion. Her designs are simple yet classy with perfect blend of traditional textiles and embroideries adapted to western silhouettes. Poonam closely work with the weavers and craftsman. Her summer range in chikankari is to die for. Poonam has beautifully merged chikankari fabric with other materials to give the ensemble a more contemporary look.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/now,-change-into-cotton/2/101114.html


Deepika Govind

Deepika Govind is another such designer in our list who is doing amazing work by designing outfits using “Desi” fabrics. Deepika specialize in Kanjeevaram, Ikkat and South Indian checks. She also sources her fabrics from small villages of India that houses some of the talented weavers and handlooms. Deepika showcases plenty of her collection during Will India Fashion Week which includes hand-woven fabrics and intricate designs on Indian garments.



There are more such designers who deserve to tag themselve as “Swadeshi”. If you want to get them added under this list kindly write to us along with a short bio of the designer at: crafusion@gmail.com