Czarina is a collection inspired by antique Russian prints & embroidery. Pallavi hassourced scraps of these prints for years in antique markets all over the world. There were bits and pieces of torn – frayed pieces of garments, some printed and some with bits of embroidery on them.
Inspired by these vintage bits and pieces of garment she has created a collection with prints – paisleys in earthy Reds, vibrant blues with a touch of Black, retaining the classic look and feel reminiscent of Russia of yore. The fabric used are chiffon and georgettes woven with lurex flowers – there are crepe de chinees and raw silk prints too. There are sarees, kurtas with light weight printed woolen shawls to go with the garments.
From dusty rose to old blue to a beautiful pearl colour with silver as well as gold embroidery, done in French sequence, cords and French Tapes, adds all the traditional Russian touches.
There is also a classic wedding collection in bright, happy and auspicious colours like red – kesariya, apricots and bright pink! TThese consist of Lehengas-Sharara’s-Long Jackets with Lehengas. A wide collection of sarees and Lehenga sarees. The fabrics used are gossamer nets – georgettes – raw silks as well as duchess satins. There are woven silk sarees like Upadas – Kanjivarams and ikats as well as bandhanis in Pallavi Jaikishans signature style.
