Barqat is the Festive 22 collection of the Indian ethnic brand Abhishti. I worked as a freelance textile designer where I developed surfaces for Jacquard weaving based on the brand's theme. All the silhouettes are of Abhishti.
Barqat
An assortment of older memories in resonance with Hindu mythology fables, ‘Barqat’ emerges like the goddess of prosperity, Laxmi representing power & courage. Barqat is an ode to such women. Handcrafted with love, weaving each thread to the other.
An assortment of older memories in resonance with Hindu mythology fables, ‘Barqat’ emerges like the goddess of prosperity, Laxmi representing power & courage. Barqat is an ode to such women. Handcrafted with love, weaving each thread to the other.
Visual References
Elements :
Havan, Cowry shells, House Sparrow, Dhoop, Coins, Tulsi, Banyan Tree, Mogra Flowers, Lotus.
Keywords :
Blessings, Memories, Warmth, Prosperity, Happiness, Nostalgia, Traditions, Symbols, Culture, Heritage
Initial Ideation
Surface 1
Repeat Unit & Repeat
CAD Simulation in Pointcaree software
Colorways
Lotus
Religious, Artistic, and Spiritual. The 'pankhudi' of lotus represents the elements of nature. In Barqat, it is woven like the cloth of gold - like a symbol of a new beginning, instilling the courage to rise above the ground.
Silhouettes
Surface 2
Repeat Unit & Repeat
Colorways
Paan Leaf
It is believed that Goddess Laxmi resides in the stem of a betel leaf. In weddings and poojas. The design inspiration lies in the feeling of embracing Barqat through such symbols.
Silhouettes
Surface 3
Repeat Unit & Repeat
Colorways
Mogra
The charm of Gajra (a garland of mogras) in southern India reunites the women with their mother goddess, Laxmi.Gajras are worn by men on their wrists and visit the 'kothas' It evokes defined femininity.
1 Rupee Coin
Through old traditions, there is a barqat of life. Wrapped with threads of prosperity and growth in 'shagun ka lifafa' the one rupee coin comes with a prayer to be fulfilled.
Silhouettes
