Chosen not just for fashion but for love and passion are the delightful antique textiles or vintage fabrics of India. KALKI beautifully celebrates its handloom editions including sarees, lehengas and embroidered suits that can be worn as timeless forms of art and culture.
Preserving the rich heritage of Indian textiles and bringing to life various ethnic embroidery techniques; KALKI presents outfits crafted in fabrics and handwork that resonate with Indian history and culture. These traditional dresses also known as heirloom clothing hold significant value and are passed down through generations. Before we go ahead with some amazing examples, let’s understand more about antique textiles.
What Are Antique Textiles?
During your 80s and 90s, you must have seen your mother, grandmother, and aunties collecting vintage silk sarees, cotton or linen salwar suits or exquisitely embroidered suits, shawls, and sarees. Fabrics that are 30 years old or older are vintage. Sewing, weaving, tying, and dyeing are also a few antique fabric crafts apart from embroidery. Zari work, resham threadwork, Lucknowi work etc. also give us a closer look at the rich and antique textile story of India. So, each textile has its unique history and style. Let us round off a few.
Resplendent & Royal!
Among the plethora of vintage fabrics that have captured the hearts of many Indians; silk stands out as a shimmering example of ageless wonder, luxury, and royalty. Silk has beautifully woven its way into the traditional outfits of Indian culture. So, for your shared love for beautiful fabric, we have this gorgeous ethnic blue-printed lehenga set in silk that can shine stylishly in your wedding or festive wardrobe.
Embroidered Elegance!
Zardozi tells a story that stretches beyond threads and beads. The silent, humble, shiny yet powerful zardozi work is all about heritage and timeless artistry. This zardozi-embellished sharara suit is a nod to the age-old wisdom to be passed down to generations.
The Evergreen Collectible!
This royal-looking and rich yellow saree in pure handloom silk is a testament to the creativity, skill, and passion of Indian craftsmen. Handloom is a living art form that continues to evolve and develop and this saree featuring a magenta border and a ‘divine appeal’ is a source of pride for all Indian women.
An Obsession Since Time Immemorial!
Brocade, a luxurious textile, has a rich history and holds a special place in every Indian woman’s closet. Everyone can have their version of brocade depending upon the colour, and style. However, this dazzling yellow Anarkali suit featuring mirror embroidery or sheesha work is something that can instantly capture your heart.
Creating Memories!
The banarasi suit interlaces a tale of eternal vintage aesthetics that is brought to life through a contemporary design in the form of peplum. The old vintage classic- ‘banarasi’ is not just a textile but a dream of every Indian woman. The beautiful Anarkali suit would effortlessly take you on the journey of ‘banarasi’ and would personify the beauty of ageless craftsmanship.
Hope you have loved these great examples of vintage fabric and antique textiles in the form of heritage sarees, suits and traditional lehengas that can help you connect to the royal and historic design sensibilities of India.
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