KARISHMASHAHANI

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When the sun shines, it shines on us all equally, not biased by religion, race or possessions. A protector, the centre of our universe and a beacon in the true sense of the word, our ‘Basant-o-Basant’ literally translated to ‘Spring-o-Spring’ is a hello to that sunshine and the flora and fauna that follows. Reflected in the colours of Mother Earth in this season and textures that represent the same, each piece has been hand-dyed to reach its final feel. Hand-crafted with the idea of adornment that can be passed down through time like our sun, who with our care and nurturing will surely stay by our side through generations to come. Shot in complete daylight with no use of artificial lighting this is our tribute to the mighty light you seen in the sky so far away but still with the ability to give us light everyday. For each day after it sets, its moonlight lives on and that is what we get until a brand new day is born. With hope and with fears it continues to play its part, a quality we yearn to possess to affect lives through our path. Putting a Spring in your step let the Sun shine. A poetic salutation from India with love to the divine.

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Karishma is based in Pune, India. She studied at London College of Fashion and graduated in 2010. Her collections are produced in India.

The label focuses on being multi-cultural and using varying techniques and materials, not limited to a particular style to cater to a large audience of new age consumers. The core comprises of an integration of design as a celebration - an eclectic mix of simple textiles and materials with detailed surface treatments or vice versa which fit in harmony despite their contrasting natures. In its essence it is a re-interpretation of materials and their function at every step depending on the need, always re-using and recycling, creating heirlooms that are passed down through generations.
The brand aims to help increase fair trade and benefit artisans at the grass root level for their revival and longevity. It stands as a means of promotion of an entire body of craft, from a bead maker to a leather worker, a dyer and a weaver.
The designs combine a fusion of two extremes, making the products experimental and unconventional, while being hinged on modern functionality, beneficial to all the stake holders – the customer, the producers and all in between.