SCOTTISH LINES, INDIAN CRAFT

From Kullu knits and Afghan crochet to Gujarat tie-dye, 'Bonnie' showcases tartan enriched with beadwork, appliqué, pom-poms, quilting, ruffles, pleats, and semi-precious stones

- MANU VIPIN

PÉRO is all set to launch its fall-winter 2025 collection, 'Bonnie', a journey that begins in the soul of the Scottish Highlands and finds its way to the loom-filled town of India. Here, the tartan is more than a textile: it is memory, kinship, and centuries of tradition, reimagined through Péro’s unique artistry into contemporary silhouettes brimming with warmth and belonging.

From Kullu's hand-knits and Afghan refugee artisans' intricate crochet to Gujarat's tie-and-dye grids, the tartan vocabulary is expanded with Péro's signature embellishment in beadwork, stumpwork, appliqué, woollen pompoms, quilting, ruffles, pleating, and even semiprecious stones set into embroidery.

It is a collection of heirloom pieces that are both keepsakes and companions for the season.

We talk to Aneeth Arora, one of India's most respected young designers and the creative mastermind behind Péro, to get into the details of this fascinating journey.

What does 'Bonnie' mean?