BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

Floral prints, animal motifs, quirky letterings. Onam wear has seen many changes. Here's where Delhi can take style notes from.

- ARYA U R

WHEN one speaks of Onam, what immediately comes to mind, besides delectable sadyas and inspiring pookkalams, is onakkodi, the traditional attire.

However, in a departure from the norm, the cream and off-white of this traditional wear have given way to bright hues, decorated with floral prints, block designs and more. TNIE brings you some of the designs that are turning heads.

Floral hues, animal motifs...

From floral prints, animal motifs, and applique patterns straight from a flower garden, fashion designers are banking on various prints to deck up their festive collection this year. The House of Mannath by Label'M Boutique, based in Ernakulam, is no exception. Their collection, Dhrithi, boasts sarees elegantly woven in organza and mulmul cotton, lined with intricate prints.

Reshma Binu George, one of the designers and owners of the fashion label, says their focus was to feature a vibrant yet elegant festive collection.

"Rather than going for off-white, we have introduced sarees in pastel shades. All of them boast intricate floral designs," she says.