Textiles took an alternative route this season with Nachiket Braves Fall contribution titled Caravan. The brights were still his brightest offering and this time, they came with added textile and aesthetic influences across Asia, Arabia and the Sahara.
Lattices and Jaalis from Islamic architecture, star motifs from Istanbul, Grille Patterns from the mausoleums, mosque roof details, textural influences from fraying Persian carpets, mashru textiles from Kutch, 3-D tile details from Turkey and Syria and patchwork ideas from a host of indigenous quilts everything from textural details to surface embroideries were used in this collection. The most interesting ideas came from the modern embroidered Angrakha coat dress and the tie & dye dhoti drape sari they were exquisite and desperately trying to create an oriental fusion in your wardrobe.
It is this indigenous mix of fabrics and textures that actually fire up this collection the fusion, the blends and the interesting influences that Nachiket plays with. The silhouettes have a global feel, a certain je ne sais quoi and the fabrics each tell a story from the sensual earthy colours that were used to the neo-indian ethnic ideas that were incorporated. There was restraint; a sense of balance in the garments and the colour palette went from deep spice and musk colours to deep chocolate browns, paprika and teal. The mashru appliqué work was notable and the tassel details and thronging embroideries were interesting. All in all, a beautiful collection that maintained a fine balance between the western silhouettes and Indian fabrics. The accessories too added to the whole look the envelope clutches the thin belts, statement necklaces, the perforated totes and the multitude of thread bangles.