A Window Into My Home

Category: Apparel

'A Window Into My Home' is a concept that honours heritage and recognises how living and growing up in a Western society as an Indian girl has impacted my connection with culture through fashion and styling. I spent time researching into my fabrics used – leather and dupion silk, as I wanted an intersection of common Indian fabrics and Western fabrics. The garment is complete with golden rivets and embellishments from recycled jewellery, adding the cultural touch of adornment with accessories. This is one way I personally connect with my background, wearing Indian bangle sets that jingle with movement. My inspiration for the laser cut design stems from my love of Indian/Islamic architecture -the ‘Jali’, a marble screen or window, hand carved with beautiful floral or geometric patterns. Attracted by the symmetry, craftsmanship and intricate details, I developed this to become wearable art, the essence of Indian architectural beauty combined with the variety of Western fashion.

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