JD Annual Design Awards 2016 – Untold Stories : “DE LE TERRE”

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Bamboo craft has always been existent in our country from time immemorial. Giving this conventional handicraft a gentle twist is, artist K.B. Sukumaran, for whom bamboo is one of the several media he works with. Sukumaran is known for creating mosaic like pieces made from small cut pieces of bamboo. Inspired by the work of this artist is “DE LE TERRE”, a collection that reflects the style of an elite Parisian woman who visits museums, art exhibits and is actively into philanthropy. Comprising of separates and long jackets, the collection is made from viscose cotton embellished using bamboo, crochet and completed with laser cuts. The earthy colour palette is balanced by the colourful couching details. The simple yet sophisticated collection is presented by Anisha, Annu and Shariqa of the July diploma batch.