Kanjeevaram suit, anyone?

FOR VAISHNAVI SINGH Dabi, heritage textiles aren't relics of the past but living legacies that are meant to be revived, respected, and reimagined for the woman of today and tomorrow.

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Co-founderandcreativedirector of Knari Global-House of Brands (Sanskruti Silks), Vaishnavi's collectionsarefamiliar to Chennaites as she exhibits at Collage. Her ensembles are a celebration of Indian textile heritage, but with a contemporary tweak.

"I grew up surrounded by textiles, silks in particular. Saris, with their complex motifs and vivid colours, aren’t just fabrics; they’re living pieces of art, history, and legacy, crafted through a painstaking labour of love." This reverence for the craft deepened when she began working directly with weavers. “Their humility and dedication to this time-consuming craft made it crystal clear that this is the world I want to devote myself to.”