Traditions are cherished excessively in our country—above all else, and why shouldn’t they be? We stand apart from the rest of the world because of our customs, particularly the way we dress, which are influenced by India’s incomparably rich culture.
Whether you agree with it or not, the irony is that there is nothing more stylish than time-honored traditions since they never run the risk of going out of style. If you have a classy traditional outfit in your closet, you never have to second-guess your choice. Don’t worry, we have sufficient evidence to support our assertion.
Now that you are aware of the impact India’s crafts have had on the fashion industry, it is time for you to fill your wardrobe with elements of such creativity.
Take a look at various crafts that are extremely popular these days:
Bandhani
Bandhani, the pride of Rajasthan and Gujarat, is gradually displacing several contemporary fads. Bandhani, or Bandhej, is a technique for tying and dying cloth in lovely shades of red, green, blue, and yellow to produce a variety of aesthetically pleasing patterns. Mirror Work or Gota Patti further enhances the attractiveness of such fabrics.
Mirror Work
Mirror work would be the thing that has indeed taken over a millennial’s outfit. Thanks to innovative designers who are redefining this traditional technique of needlework, mirror work has emerged as a promising element of the modern fashion industry. Mirror work was first used in Gujarat and Rajasthan and is today one of the most well-known embroidery techniques.
Due to its timeless attractiveness and versatility, mirror work has become a favorite in the wardrobes of the majority of millennials.
Hand block Print
Block printing is one of the earliest methods of adorning clothes. This unusual printing technique involves manually stamping designs onto the fabric using carved wooden blocks that have been colored with natural pigment. In countries other than India, it has been used for many years to embellish a variety of clothing.
But block printing plays a big role in Indian fashion and culture. The craft, which began as a simple form of ornamentation, has been meticulously developed throughout the millennia to become one of the most exquisite and unique design techniques in the entire world.
Hand Embroidery
This incredibly old craft of thread work enables designers to produce unmatchable ensembles by employing multiple strands of thread on a particular piece of fabric.
Each of the many different hand embroidery styles has a special technique, motifs, and patterns. Some of the most well-liked types of hand needlework include cross stitch, canvas work, ribbon embroidery, and blackwork embroidery.
Chikankari
Chikan embroidery is quite popular right now. Due to the ethnic resurgence of the early 2000s, many traditional, regional techniques have gained in popularity. When celebrities wore this embroidery, their popularity increased, and there has been no turning back since. Chikan embroidery is a very stylish and elegant pattern that looks great when worn with silver jewelry.
