I was not paying any attention to ongoing Lakme Fashion Week spring summer 2008, Mumbai until I saw this photo feeling a little heaviness around my vocal chords!
It is a rarity, the kind of scene I have not seen before! A fashion designer brought with her kantha artisans on stage to take a bow . I have developed sudden admiration for fashion designer from Kolkatta; Agnimitra Paul who celebrated kantha embroiders in such a beautiful way. (Such things are long over-over due from fashion industry)
Just to celebrate kantha artisans, here are few random kantha work images and how-to and award-winning artisans’ work.
How to do kantha work step by step. More here.
What is kantha embroidery and history.
A few award winning creations and the artisans.
Kantha work pillows at Pottery Barn.
so gorgeous!
Awesome! Thats the smallest word I found to describe this stunning work!
Thanks Vivek for the visit. writing you soon…
wow, that is a truly moving gesture. something different than what you see on a fashion ramp !
it is exhilarating to see REAL women center stage.
WOW! That was incredible of her. How touching!!!
Kudos to Agnimitra! I so wish we are able to honor the real artisans and give them the credit they so truly deserve..
Bhavna
http://anindiansummer-design.blogspot.com/
positively stunning! like wearing a work of art!