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CIMA Art in Life 2012 opens today and continues till October 20. from 11am to 8pm everyday |
CIMA Art in Life is back — with a treasure trove to browse and buy. from statement pieces for your wardrobe to quirky knick-knacks for home, the eye-catchers are strewn all over the second-floor gallery at sunny towers. But the spotlight is on the sari, with a splendid range hand-picked from around the country. Fun tattoo handpaint to everyday cottons with a twist to heavy silks, the Art in Life collection tells the colourful, ever-evolving story of the six yards. a lover of textiles, filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh checked out the saris and picked his ten favourites, just for t2
Raima Sen shows how a traditional sari with a modern twist can just take your breath away!
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| A moment from Anamika’s Couture Week 2012 show |
Raima wears a Kalakshetra sari from CIMA Art in Life 2012 teamed with Anamika Khanna pants and blouse. The sari drape, inspired by Anamika, is edgy — a definite departure from tradition while retaining its timeless appeal. The neckpieces, also from CIMA, are conversation-starters and together they talk up a storm! Smokey eyes, neutral mouth and creamy sheen on the cheeks balance the very cool hairdo.
“For me, the sari is the most magical six yards. I keep thinking of ways to make it less cumbersome and more modern and sharper, without losing its elegance. The sari needs to go around the world and while we are okay with a petticoat and blouse, the West doesn’t understand the concept. In the need to reinvent the sari, we started draping and experimenting with pants and a stretch blouse... and voila, we had found the look!”
-- Anamika Khanna on how the drape was born
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