Kavya Venkatramana, Nisshka Jaisooria, Meera Khandelwal, Vishal Siwach, Shloka Madhu, Bal Krishna and Ratna Rao sport handloom collections by designer Shravan Kummar
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Pochampally ikats, Ponduru khadi and weaves from Mangalagiri, Venkatagiri, Gadwal and Narayanpet have an instantaneous recall worth on the point out of textiles and handlooms from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However there may be much more that continues to be away from the highlight — silks from Armoor and Ramappa or ikats from Siddipet as an illustration. Hyderabad-based textile and designer Shravan Kummar might be exhibiting these and different handlooms from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh at NATA (North American Telugu Affiliation) Conference in Dallas, from June 30 to July 2, and TANA (Telugu Affiliation of North America) Convention, Philadelphia, July 7 to 9. “I might be taking roughly 175 items of handlooms from the Telugu States with me. We plan to contain the following era, aged 18 to 25, to showcase our handlooms in order that we encourage extra younger folks to include Indian handlooms into their wardrobes,” he says.
Designer Shravan Kummar
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At a current preview held at Resort Abode adjoining to his studio in Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, on show have been a few of his current creations made in affiliation with weavers from totally different pockets of the Telugu-speaking States. Alongside Pochampally ikats, silks and cottons from Gadwal, Narayanpet, Mangalagiri and Venkatagiri, he showcased khadi from Metpally, silks from Ramappa, ikat saris in linen, saris with Gollabhama motifs and extra. Saris, lehengas, jackets, trousers, wrap pants and jackets represent the brand new line. There’s something to enchantment to each Indian and world aesthetics.
The nearly-forgotten himroo weave, utilizing cotton and silk, occupies a pleasure of place. So does the ‘masala patti’ embellishment sourced from the craftspeople close to Charminar. Shravan’s design staff makes use of the masala patti embellishment together with Gadwal-woven borders on chiffon and georgette saris. The turpai hemming approach and hand embroideries additionally embellish a number of clothes.
A few of the saris with the kuppadam weaving approach make use of pure dyes derived from onion pores and skin, pomegranate seeds, arecanut and a wide range of roots and leaves. “A few of these saris take 15 to 20 days to weave,” says Shravan.
Rupa Jasti, a consultant of TANA, sports activities an ikat ensemble from Shravan Kummar’s Previous Soul Vogue line
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The unisex ikat jackets and trousers are part of his worldwide label Previous Soul Vogue (oldsoulfashion.com), launched early this yr. The road of ikat bomber jackets, blazers and tie and dye scarves makes use of Pochampally ikat weaves for the worldwide wearer.
Shravan might be showcasing handlooms at TANA and NATA in collaboration with Neesa Jewels by Neeraja Boyapally, a line of jewelry that has assertion neckpieces and earrings that use Telangana folks and Nizam-inspired motifs in silver jewelry coated with 22okay gold.
Publish-pandemic, Shravan says consumers have been on a rebellious mode of splurging. “I don’t assume this sector will undergo a recession anytime quickly. Lavish weddings aside, sari and dhoti ceremonies and home warming capabilities have additionally been getting greater. We have no idea how lengthy this bubble will final. I’m glad so long as handlooms are patronised and weavers are benefitted.”