Wine Pink Natural Stripe Rekha Handspun Tussar Silk Dupatta TC_Airavata inspired by the sharp geometry

inspired by the sharp geometry often found in Alpana designs

Ikat is a very delicate process that has been done for years in mulberry silk however when it comes to tussar the process becomes more intricate that requires skills and years of practice since the tussar yarns are uneven & difficult to tie-dye

Under its branches

through the timeless materiality of Tussar

The borders take inspiration from kolam geometry

Wine Pink Natural Stripe Rekha Handspun Tussar Silk Dupatta TC_Airavata inspired by the sharp geometryA handspun tussar silk dupatta woven on a traditional handloom in Odisha, with Rekha patterning worked in extra weft across the full length. The motif is placed by hand, row by row, using the jala supplementary weft technique not printed or embroidered after weaving. Tussar silk comes from wild Antheraea mylitta moths that feed on arjun and asan trees in Odisha's forests. The yarn is handspun before it reaches the loom. The result is a fabric with