DESIGN MUSEUM, UK

The Offbeat Sari exhibit, 2023

Raj Kilt Sari
India’s most beloved fashion silhouette is admittedly the sensuous drapes of a sari. It comes with the baggage of history by simply being the garment worn across the timeline of India’s past. The Raj Kilt is one such example of a historical legacy of resistance.

Description:
Vintage silk brocade sari from Jaipur in a pre-draped shape inspired by Scottish kilts
Worn with a crisp white shirt and military-inspired cape
Nuances of The Raj
Made for SS14 Grey Matters collection
Items: vintage silk brocade sari, white shirt, military-inspired cape, headpiece, epaulets, gloves