India Couture Week 2024: JJ Valaya's couture collection 'Muraqqa' personified Islamic art
The Istanbul theme draws from Ottoman intricacies and art deco lines, while Isfahan reinterprets Persian carpets and miniature paintings with a contemporary twist.
JJ Valaya's collection closed Day 4 of FDCI's Hyundai India Couture Week on a musical note all the way from Istanbul. The collection saw Islamic references on the runway with the decor and the garments.
What was the collection inspired from?
The collection was called 'Muraqqa' | image: FDCI
The collection was called 'Muraqqa' which is a collection of Islamic miniature paintings and specimens of Islamic calligraphy.
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The Istanbul theme draws from Ottoman intricacies and art deco lines, while Isfahan reinterprets Persian carpets and miniature paintings with a contemporary twist. Delhi celebrates Mughal inlays intertwined with flora and fauna motifs.
The collection showcased a fusion of rich textiles, fine crafts, and exquisite detailing across three distinctive themes | Image: FDCI
This season¡¯s 60-piece collection (40 women¡¯s, 20 men¡¯s) showcases a fusion of rich textiles, fine crafts, and exquisite detailing across three distinctive themes.
The Istanbul theme draws from Ottoman intricacies and art deco lines, while Isfahan reinterprets Persian carpets and miniature paintings with a contemporary twist. Delhi celebrates Mughal inlays intertwined with flora and fauna motifs.
What stood out in the collection?
Embellishments include aged metal, silk threads, beads, and crystals in seasonal colours, enhancing the grandeur of Indian couture | Image: FDCI
The collection features custom woven silks, lush velvets, and an array of silhouettes including lehengas, saris, evening jackets, sherwanis, Nehru jackets, and bundgala jackets.
Accessories such as stoles and shawls complement the ensembles, adorned with unique embroidery techniques and prints that reflect the brand's Royal Nomad DNA and Art Deco influences.
Embellishments include aged metal, silk threads, beads, and crystals in seasonal colours, enhancing the grandeur of Indian couture.
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