I am
absolutely ecstatic, because I am finally kicking off the project I have been planning and working
on since the last few months! In 2017, sustainable fashion got a lot of
limelight in the industry, but I personally think that most people really didn’t
understand the concept. I want to share my thoughts on the same, step by step,
slowly with every single post of the series.
This
series, #MNSIndieProject , will focus on every Indian state’s indigenous
fabrics, handicrafts and of course, style. Since most of us are happy shopping from fast
fashion brands with stores popping up everywhere, I feel we are truly forgetting
what our country has to offer. I am not against shopping from fast fashion
brands, but I am not in favor of forgetting the awesomeness that our country
has to offer! I will definitely explain more in the coming posts, but for now
let’s start!
I will try
to cover as many states as possible and I would need all of your support to
find out the gems of each Indian state! Starting off with a handicraft of
Himachal Pradesh, Kulu Shawls!
Last year,
on my visit to Himachal Pradesh, I picked up this Kulu shawl, made of Yak’s
wool!
Needless to say I was in love with the beautiful state, but I couldn’t
help but think what the people of the place use to keep themselves warm in the
harsh winter! Found my answer, when I chanced upon a small shop with a woman on
the handloom carefully weaving a shawl, in the basement. The beautiful
geometric shapes in vibrant colors,is what gives the Kulu shawls the definition and distinctive touch.
The shawls
used to be plain, one colored; it was about 60-70 years back, when the patterns
came into existence.
When it comes
to dealing with the mild nip in the air, of the Bangalore climate, during this
time of the year especially, I choose this versatile and unique shawl to complete my
outfits. I absolutely adore how rich the colors look, on the grey body of the
shawl. Many people think that wearing a shawl is old school, but wear it like a
jacket with a belt to cinch it at the waist and voila! Or just wrap it around
yourself, on a chilly afternoon, to accompany a glass of hot chocolate or badam(Almond)
milk!
I really
hope you all will enjoy this series, as much as I am enjoying working on it.
Do share
your views in the comments. Please don’t forget to share this post with your
friends! Also, if you post anything on social media, where you’re wearing
something specific from an Indian state, please use the hashtag,
#MNSIndieProject.
Loads of love,
Priyanjana