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'Wandering Minstrels' By Nikasha
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Nikasha's spring summer 2008 collection is evocative of the wandering minstrels of Bengal who traveled across regions consecrating their existence to dance, music and singing, conveying intimate joy and universal brotherhood. A confluence of different religious expressions, such as Tantrism, Buddhism, Sufism and Vaishnavism, they used poetry, dance and singing to reach that goal.
In a similar vein, Nikasha's collection aligns fabrics, silhouettes and styles from various regions of India and unifies it in her own form, creating a look that is representative of a new India evolving and yet intact with traditions.
Nikasha hosted a summer preview at Ogaan, Khar - Mumbai on 7th May 2008. Models Nina Manuel, Tupur Chaterjee, Shonal Rawat and Binal Trivedi showcased the vibrant new line. Guests seen shopping included Anjorie Alagh, Niharika Khan, Shaheen Abbas, Henry & Ashita Tham, upcoming model Julia, Mitali Kakkar and Suchitra Krishnamoorthy (who came wearing a top designed by Nikasha).
Nikasha resplendent in red played the gracious hostess along with brother Siddharth. While the wine flowed, guests also enjoyed the fruity tarts and appetizers being served.
Simplicity, cross culture, sobriety and an element of reality are the main statements that surface in this collection. Hand-woven jamdani in the classic tone on tone, the interplay of sheer and shine in white jamdani and dull gold lurex, the rediscovery of the angarkha in a backless avatar and original prints... drawing inspirations from various hinterlands of the India, the collection evolves, refines and goes back to the roots and then emerges with a whole new look.
Hues of onion pink, burnt orange, organic indigo, sindhuri red, sea green, beige and earthy tones are used with different blends of fabrics in silk, jamdani, lurex, innovative mix of kutchi and kantha work, satin, chiffon, georgette and viscose silk culminate into this creative experiment.
"Machalee Ki Suiyaan" (Scales of the fish) a painstakingly visualized original design is the dominating print. Reminiscent of the sanganeri print, each scale of the fish bears a different motif such as the mango leaf, lotus flower, peacocks, conch shell; creating a virtual kaleidoscope of ethnic Indian motifs.
A new energy and a new dynamism arises, as the elements are precision crafted into contemporary backless angrakhas, tunics, crisp jackets, stylised trousers inspired by the humble dhoti, dresses, skirts, blouses, and coats.
Available at Ogaan, Khar, Mumbai. Also at Nikasha's Studio, 1 Carter Road, Next to Joggers Park, Bandra, Mumbai 50
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