Friday, August 19, 2011

Fash Bash - Kalamkari

Are you ready for one more fashion extravaganza. Much had been said and written about the wonderful art of  ’Kalamkari’ – the pride of Andhra :-).  A hint from Divya of Soundhornplease inspired me to do this post today. The Fashion week Winter/ Festive 2011 is in full swing and let us look at some all time Kalamkari classics in the fashion world.
Nishka Lulla an young designer took  to them in the ongoing fashion week in her ready to wear dresses for the more modern crowd.  Though not my style, if the art can reach larger audience and thereby encourage the artisans  to keep this excellent art form alive, the effort is appreciated.


My all time favorite Asmita Marwah already in 2008 made the whole fashion world go gaga over her classical, yet modern timeless creations






Ritika Mittal is a god sent angel to handlooms and handmade art forms.   Look at these creations and gorgeous pallus from her .  


I love these sarees too. Available at sakhifashions.com

Kalamkari sarees had been a rage for the past few years especially in Andhra and I pride this one in my wardrobe where stories have been weaved into the border. It's a pity the photographs did not capture 1/100th of its elegance. Click on the pictures to see them better :-).






Have a nice weekend.

Picture credits : Hamara photos, miss malini, roupspace, Greensurf, Sakhi fashions , Mora by Ritika mittal, Bharat Student.  The last 5  are mine :-)
Posted by Shanthi at 5:40 PM

28 comments:

  1. Neha@ All things beautifulAugust 20, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Lovely sarees!

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  2. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    LOVED your SAREE Shanti...omg that is a heirloom piece...wear it with lots of love and enjoy the lovely tradition...

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wonderful, Shanthi! I love Kalamkaris. Last visit I got a henna green saree with a Kalamkari border saree. I will look around for more some other time. The faces of the Gods, are so beautiful and serene. Thanks for this wonderful upload.
    My3

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  4. Sound Horn PleaseAugust 20, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I read this post on my google reader app on the phone as soon as I got your email, but now finally found time to sit down and give my eyes a visual treat again! I'm so glad I hinted!! I ended up discovering so many more pics than the ones I forwarded! Your saree is gorgeous! I have similar one in maroon :) Oh and I bought several of the kalamkari applique patches on my last visit home- I was creatively stuck on what to do with them- no longer!

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  5. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    ...and yes this time trip to India, i will keep my eyes open for a kalamkari saree...:-)

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  6. Sound Horn PleaseAugust 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    And give me Asmita Marwah and Ritika over Nishka Lulla ANY DAY!

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  7. ShanthiAugust 20, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Me too Asmita / Ritika any day over Nishka. Thanks for such lovely comments. I need to do more of fashion posts :-)

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    1. manilajainApril 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM

      i am in love with kalamkari.while googling for it,came through your blog!!!kuddos to u...but still in wait for a kalamkari in my wardrobe:(

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  8. KaminiAugust 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Oh lovely saris Shanthi! That red/black with the peacock pallu is stunning - 5th pic from the top! And your sari is gorgeous!

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  9. My Inspired RealityAugust 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Wow, what wonderful eye candy, I so enjoyed that Shanthi. I love Kalamkari designs and your saree is gorgeous:)

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  10. NayanaAugust 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Shanthi , beautiful post. love all the pieces but your Saree is gorgeous:)

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  11. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I had to share the posts on FB...:-)

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  12. ShanthiAugust 22, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Thanks :-)

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  13. Meera @ firstsenseAugust 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Ooh, love the fabulous dresses and saris. Yours is stunning too!

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  14. Anu@MyDreamCanvasAugust 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Wow, these are gorgeous!

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  15. Sharkara@sensitivecreationsAugust 22, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    absolutely beautiful!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    oh my.. the sarees are totally gorgeous!! Lovely!! Im not huge into fashion.. but these are striking.. and gorgeous!

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  17. SudhaAugust 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    at any given point, i have owned one kalamkari kurta. not much into sarees, but now u have tempted me

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  18. Rama AnanthAugust 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Your sarees are beautiful. I do have one saree in the same color as yours.
    Lovely collections.

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  19. nanditarkSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    very very beautiful and amazing sarees...

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  20. My Dream CanvasSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    lovely collection. do you have a store shanthi?

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Where can i find them in chennai?

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  23. ShanthiSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I am not sure where in Chennai but you can find them with Ritika at http://mora.co.in/ and also at sakhifashions.com I am sure some designer boutiques in Chennai would be making them too :-)

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  24. A Sunny Yellow WindowSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Oh my, these are stunning kalamkari pieces!! What patterns and use of them.

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  25. Isaw Iheard IsaidNovember 23, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful collection !!

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  26. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    beutiful collection.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    I am a fan of kalamkari <3
    I loved your creativity.
    what is market for these products?

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