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Houndstooth sari and shirt

2011

Design credits

Designed by Abraham & Thakore · Fabric woven in the workshop of Shri Gajam Govardhana, Puttapaka, Telangana

Materials

Handwoven double-ikat silk

House / label

Abraham & Thakore

Collection

Autumn/Winter 2011–12

Archive reference

Victoria and Albert Museum · IS.3-2013

Behind the design

Master weaver Shri Gajam Govardhana’s workshop created the double-ikat fabric. A tailored shirt replaces the usual short sari blouse, while houndstooth and a chartreuse panel recast the sari for a contemporary office wardrobe.

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