Designer sisters Barkha Sharma and Sonzal Patel are a highly creative duo.
Sonzal graduated from the London College of Fashion, UK. During her time there, her designs were often published in the London School’s magazines, and her creations were regularly featured in the galleries as well. She assisted prominent designers in London at fashion shows. She also assisted and worked under Arjun Khanna.
Barkha the elder sibling is a dancer and designer. She graduated with a B. Sc from Purdue University, USA and also completed a marketing program at the Wharton Business School. Eventually she opted to learn dance in Kerala, along with understanding and learning local crafts. Barkha has since worked and designed with various tribes of India, South Africa, parts of Europe, Egypt, Russia etc.
Their inspiration comes from dance, music, spirituality, handicrafts, Nature, the land of Kashmir, world cinema, theatre, sculptures and poetry, through the depths of their experiences with the same. Their specialization includes dori work, zardosi work as well as sharp, crisp cuts that flatter the body. They also specialise in creating a mixture of different Indian weaves as well as Italian fabrics, which are fused together.
Rhydhun handicrafts created by them was also initiated with a program which they got selected for with the United Nations. They have also designed handicrafts in collaboration with craftsmen in Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Gujarat, Kashmir and Rajasthan.
