A few weeks ago, I was musing on how Banna Creations could add its bit of creativity to Diwali – those days just before and after. I’ve always loved the colors of nature – their mood swings and attitude to life. When I started researching on colors for weaves and natural prints, I simply decided that it was going to be on nature’s patterns and life.
A thousand lamps light up the season; small diyas adorn households; the colors of rangoli form fine art, adorning homes. Festivity and fusion warm up a chill night. It’s also a time for smiles, exchange of gifts, sweets, new clothes and definitely the season for generosity. It’s a season when one looks up to the skies to see the magic in the skies, that seems like a thousand fireflies waltzing.
I chose Tussar to form expressions of life, love and life during Diwali.
Have you smelt the earth, just after a rain? It does something unexplainable to your senses. It makes it come alive with the sounds of nature. For my first creation, I chose the color of earth, expressed in Tussar silks. The feel of tussar and the slight lift it gives you, when you drape it around, gives you a feeling of being close to nature. As the weaves are quite simple, I’ve chosen heavy stringed pearls for the ear and neck pieces.
The next color chosen is neither gray, nor black. That’s the color most visible when you look towards the skies to see the magic in the skies. With self threadwork, the design elements are minimal. A great saree to be worn while visiting or distributing sweets, or just attending a party this season. The heavy jhumkis lend a festive look to the otherwise sombre ensemble.
Moving on to green – that’s a big Wow! As the lights light up the evening, if you are one of those who love to tread another path, just go ahead and do it! Who wouldn’t love to drive out of your regular surroundings out into the open. Who wouldn’t love to catch up with friends, all dressed in silks. And while the silks and sarees share their secrets, you have yours too! Of dreams, hopes and aspirations, of love and sadness, of emotions that catch up with time. Yet again, pearls give it a heavy accentuated appearance. Three strings to be precise, with a gold clasp!
And for the final ensemble, this fusion red does look smart with a few bold strokes. It’s silk alright, but one does need to be bold and bright too. The heavy ear-rings add to the sparkle. As the silks rustle, make sure that the ear-rings too swing in step.
As you dream of a lovely day when you hold your presence on the stage, take a peep into the recesses of your collection. Imagine yourself in a tussar, on stage, with a sitar, playing gently, while the audience soaks in those musical notes.
Swing by through the day, through the night
The season’s perfect for secrets and desires
It’s not just another day, as today and tomorrow are never the same!
As the silks and pearls, silver and beads play out their roles in harmony
Life becomes another stage, where you live out patterns of life.
Some of them find their way to the artisans silken weaves
Weave gently oh dreamer, take care not to tread on my dreams
For I need them for tomorrow!
