Kamaniya Mastering the Art of Floral Drawing
Fashion and the fragrance of flowers always go hand-in-hand. Flowers have been used as design elements on garments since time immemorial. Flowers impart fashion a charm that cannot be matched with any other motif. From roses, lotus, daisies, orchids to lilies and what not: You will find it all in the most amazing patterns in the fashion world. Kamaniya also creates its own magic with myriad flower designs on its items.
Flowers go a long way in being the most alluring part of style and grace. There are also night flowers (jasmine, evening primrose, moon flower etc.) and day flowers (roses, tulips, daisies etc.) that can bring out the best timings of wearing a garment.
Flowers can be of different sizes, colors and combinations. Every pattern can be unique and hold a special meaning to the person wearing it as well. So, if you love roses (eternal symbol of love and beauty) I am sure Kamaniya has something for you, while if you like geometric patterned flowers you may find it with Kamaniya too. If you like some green leaves with your flowers, ask and it will be there for you. Come visit the world of Kamaniya’s flower design show.
Flowers impart a fresh and lively look to the garment. When paired with leaves, vine, fruits, buds and foliage it is all the more gorgeous. Budding and blooming flowers are both very popular and showcase different seasons of flowering as well.
Flowers designs can also be chosen according to the season they bloom in. You can take your pick from Kamaniya’s collection of flower design saris in spring, summer, winter, monsoon as well as autumn. The designs can be on the pulla of saris, the pleats or the entire body: the density is your choice but Kamaniya has it all!
Flower deigns also bring harmony with the surrounding environment around you. For example, if you are on a picnic at a garden full of flowers, a floral design outfit will accentuate your look and bring you close to the milieu you are in even like a beach or a garden or a hills cape or a valley or even a forest. For instance, if you are in a coastal town you would love some flowery prints that go with the feel of the place. Sometimes even cultures highlight flowers as their dress highpoint like in Thailand bold flower prints are a cultural and social symbol during some festivals and pujas.
However, flowers are not just for show. They can embody everyday life like flowers offered in rituals, flowers in your garden, flowers in the garland of deities, hair garlands of common women, awesome orchids etc. They are interwoven into our daily lives and Kamaniya tries to showcase their vibrancy in all forms and styles. They can also be sewn embroideries, sequins, applique, gold and silver zari work, embellishments, 3D patterns and even real flowers.
Sometimes even simple petals have been used for perfect pieces of high fashion. Leaves have found place in many of the designer garments too along with flowers. Printed floral designs found high-fashion in some of these style eras (though there is much more):
· Liberty (Arthur Liberty of England ) prints (floral, paisley and abstract) of the 1920s made from Mysore silk of India
· Hawaiian prints in the 40s was a kind of tropical fashion and also known as aloha especially in the form of shirts. Just like Haiwaiian music and tourism, it is a rage till today.
· Tropical designs of the 50s took off from the Hawaiian trends and mostly were tiny florals or polka dots.
· The concept of flower power Hippie patterns of the late 60s and early 70s. It symbolised a free-spirited lifestyle and somewhat a gypsy culture too. Mandalas and flowers was a classic combination of this pattern.
· Laura Ashley in the 70s and 80s, which were mostly dresses that were long and flowy and very flowery too.
And in more recent times, one can never forget Alexander McQueen’s Voss of her Spring/Summer 2001 collection. It made the most bizarre use of flowers that you can never, ever forget. Recent designs can however also be simple like asymmetric floral-print crepe dress from Acne Studios. Kamaniya’s floral items are both simple and complex and according to your likes you can take your pick.
In India flowery fabrics were called Phulkari meaning colorful flower craft. They are decorative and dainty and so beautiful. In Indian garments flowers became widely used in the 12th century and the time of the Mughals, who loved gardens. They were inspired by some sort of herbal books and nature theme. Some of these motifs were also introduced by the Persians and Turks and the Chinese silk traders too. Did you know that even Banarasi weaves excel in flower designs? And Kashmir too has so much of flower design versatility that displays every part of its rich landscape. There are many other regional variations of flower designs in India. Now-a-days these have been improvised and recreated and Kamaniya also draws inspiration from the rich Indian tradition of flower designs
Flower designs can also vary in size, shape and form. From delicate, to bold to intricate, it can be classic, modern, vintage, ethnic, boho, gypsy and ancient too. For flowers have been an inspiration to design in fashion wear since ages like Egyptian times to our modern catwalks to the dancers in kings’ courts all over the world.
Though flower designs generally is considered a spring time fashion as it is associated with bloom, now-a-days it is for all seasons with wilting flower motifs for autumn, lush green leaf motifs for monsoon and withering garden patterns for winters. So, flowers are now for forever and ever.
Now-a-days there are design templates that are easy to download and use thus giving a wide variety from all over the world. They are ready to download anytime and all you need to do is cut and sew or print.
Flower designs can be bright and catchy or mute and mellow or a mix even. Its upto the maker of it to bring something unique to you in a play of colors and brightness. Whatever suits your personality, style, occasion or mood, season or even your daily requirements, Kamaniya has something to offer you.
Sometimes flower patterns are also combined with other designs like geometric, psychedelic (flower power designs), landscape, animals and wildlife etc. Combinations can bring a different charm and Kamaniya also practices this.
Off late sustainable flower fashion is at an all time high. Ecologically conscious methods, eco-friendly and organic textiles and fabrics and natural dyes are being used as a green guardian of our future. Recycling is also very much in vogue. Working with local designers and artisans is also part of the process. Even Kamaniya shows that it is kind to mother earth in its best ways and in every item it creates.
Kamaniya has a stylish storehouse of flower-design items. You can get the best of fabrics, designs, patterns, colors, concepts with Kamaniya. It tries to bring together Indian as well as worldwide influences in its flower designs. In its efforts it creates a language of flowery art and aesthetics never seen before.