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Fistful of Lace (2013)

She stood alone in the field on the outskirts of the city, her fashionable heels planted firmly in the wet mud. She knew the executioner would be here soon, she also knew there will be no one to claim her body thereafter. 
She had been awakened in her filthy cell in the at 5am to be told that this was the day she would die and she had decided to dress in her best – silk stockings, a low-cut embellished blouse and a drape hardly covering her. She was determined to go as she had lived. Beautifully, exotically, heroically and unapologetically. No, she would not be tied to the stake or be blindfolded. She would face Death unflinchingly.
She drew every man's lustful admiration and every woman's envy. An epitome of unbridled eroticism and passion, an exotic dancer, courtesan, harlot, great lover, a queen in her own right and a SPY. This strong, alluring and irresistible beauty used her feminine wiles, sensuality and charm to captivate and get what she wanted. Her ability to hypnotize everyone that came her way and her radiant confidence epitomizes the power and feminity of a woman who no one dares deny. 

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In our collection, we pay tribute to such enigmatic woman. An unforgettable icon of feminine power convicted of espionage, a crime that would ever after make her synonymous with seduction and treachery. Be it Mata Hari, Josephine Baker or our own home grown Vishkanyas. The colors are inspired by their jewels, the flow of each garment by their exotic movements layering and protecting an armored inside. The traditional techniques used in the collection create a mélange of contemporary styling with an Indian feel. We have used authentic Jaipuri Gota Patti and aari work combining it with techniques like crochet on contemporary fabrics as well as the ethnic Leharia Dying Technique with the trendy Ombre dying technique and the likes. 
 

Amethyst 
Ensemble includes: Cape and Body Suit 

Embellishment Techniques used:
On Cape: Hand Crochet for edging 
On Bodysuit: Beadwork and Aari work on Panels, Hand Crochet for panel joining

Dying Techniques used : 
On Cape: Ombre and tie and dye
On Bodysuit: Ombre dying
 

Citrine 
Ensemble includes: Kaftan and Body Suit 

Embellishment Techniques used:
On Kaftan- Gota Pati work, Aari work and Hand Crochet (to join laceto Kaftan)
On Bodysuit: Hand Crochet for edging

Dying Techniques used : 
 On Kaftan: Ombre and tie and dye
On Bodysuit: Ombre dying

Sapphire 
Ensemble includes: Jumpsuit 
Embellishment Techniques used: 
Bead work, Aari work and hand Crochet (for panel joining and edging of jumpsuit ) 
Dying Techniques used : Ombre dyed Fabric Panels

Topaz 
Ensemble includes: Robe and  Boy Shorts Panty
Embellishment Techniques used: Gota Pati work and Aari work
Dying Techniques used : Ombre and tie and dye

Ruby
Ensemble includes: Throw and  Bodysuit

Embellishment Techniques used:
On Bodysuit: Aari work and Hand Crochet to join Lace panels 

Dying Techniques used : 
On Throw: Ombre dying on Garment and Tie and Dye on Inside Satin Border

Emerald 
Ensemble includes: Robe and  Bodysuit

Embellishment Techniques used:
On Bodysuit: Gota Pati work,  Aari work and crystal work

Dying Techniques used
On Robe: Tie and Dye
On Bodysuit: Ombre Dying
Fistful of Lace (2013)
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Fistful of Lace (2013)

In our collection, we pay tribute to such enigmatic woman. An unforgettable icon of feminine power convicted of espionage, a crime that would eve Read More

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