Gaurang's Lakme Fashion Week collection will leave you absolutely craving a celebration.
Photographs by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
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This collection has been inspired by the frescos in Ajanta Caves.
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Take a closer look at the lehenga. The designer has incorporated designs from the Ajanta frescos as handpainted Kalamkari on Kanchipuram silk.
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Looks like Navratri came a little earlier this year :)
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Festive lights hanging from the ceiling created a magical effect, as model strode down the runway.
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The designer used only natural dyes obtained from the bark of tree, flowers and roots. The final result is here for all to see.
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Models walked the runway in saris with stunning gold borders and intricate Kalamkari images.
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We don't mind owning every single piece of this collection :)
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A model twirls in a multi-pleated lehenga.
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The colour palette included red, yellow, indigo, black and green.
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Hats off to Gaurang for this creation.
Watch the show from the VIP row.
Video: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week.