Madhumalti by Anupama Dayal salutes the magnetic seductive aura of the ‘nautch girl’. Filled with elegance, dignity and free spiritedness in an era where these attributes were unattainable for most women.
Inspired by the delicate summer blossom, seduced by the fragrance of dainty pink flowers all over the Northern Plains, Madhumalti is tiny and yet, its beauty is immense. The flower, to me, signifies resilience – a trait that I would like to see in women, including my daughter,” says the designer.
The collection consists of brocade blouses, chiffon sarees and Benarasi weaves. Magenta, purple, chrome yellow, green were ubiquitous. So was the attention to detail – the flared shararas, the colourful hangings on the saree pallo, and the borders in the cigarette pants.
