Showing posts with label kantha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kantha. Show all posts

Friday, 30 November 2012

Lola's world Shop – Reviving Indian Craft with French Spirit


The very interesting 'mother and child' concept store located in the capital city Delhi, Lola's world has everything for children from infant to 12 years. They also offer some fashionable outfits for men and women.

Now...you must be wondering that how Lola's world Shop is associated with Crafusion and why are they featured in our blog?

Well...we saw something unique in their creations that matched with Crafusion's theme. That uniqueness was their creative use of Indian traditional craft techniques in contemporary styles. Even though being a French label yet most of their products are made in India and probably that is the main reason that we can see an essence of Indian craftsmanship in their garments and accessories. Lola's World weaves sophisticated European designs with authentic Indian fabrics like: cotton, pashmina, khadi, silk etc. to produce a fusion of kurtas, skirts, dresses, pants, shirts and leggings. The tribal and beaded jewelry presented by Lola's World Shop helps to Jazz it up.


We were also fascinated by the bags that were made of leather with Kantha embroidery, some bags were made with the hand-painted art showing day to day life of India. These bags are very versatile and can also be used to carry your daily treasures.

Take a glimpse of Lola's World Shop collection and buy a trendy product for yourself. CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Designers Playing a Desi Role with Weavers of India


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