Inspiration fabric: Priest Shawl, Apatani Tribe, Arunachal Pradesh. Handspun, hand dyed yarns handwoven.
Motifs extracted from priest shawl.
Exploration of horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines which are the main elements of the priest shawl
Initial concepts based on priest shawl.
Explorations for final artwork for fabric to be woven.
Final artwork which is further simplified to get the ideal outcome on loom for warp patterns. Artwork in repeat.
Exploration with extra warp and double cloth
Exploration for final fabric 20/20 inches. Structures used: Extra warp and double cloth
Final fabric on loom
