National award winning designer Gaurang Shah presented his latest collection at the Lakme Fashion Week 2020.
The Taramati collection featured 30 heritage handwoven saris from Golconda era.
Take a look!
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Taramati was inspired by the 'courtesan who dazzled the seventh sultan of Golconda, Abdulla Qutub Shah,' Gaurang wrote about his latest work. Photographs: Kind courtesy Lakme Fashion Week
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The designer played with surface embroidery as his colour palette moved from beige, wine, green and yellow, to brighter colours like purple and pink.
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The saris had a melange of styles, prints and weaves, including Ikat, Kanchi, Patan Kota, Uppada, Banarasi, Kani, Venkatagiri, Paithani and Jamdani.
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Each of the saris had a timeless appeal.
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The models, flowers adorning their traditionally styled hair, brought back stunning memories of a once flourishing era.
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