Renowned for her ethnic ensembles with a couture bend, Jaya Rathore for the first time, will be showcasing her range of luxury pret, Mantilla at WIFW A/W 2011.
Taking her inspiration from handcrafted Spanish lace and convent embroideries, Jaya revisits the traditions of needle and frame sewing by women in families and convents. The cross-stitch forms the staple of her motifs. Thicker thread works on finer fabrics create the effect of a lace with more body than spider web-fine Chantilly. Net, chiffon and
georgette create flow, while wool-twill, velvet and heavier silks lend a dressed up feel of winter.
The limited color board comprises of deep rich maroon, midnight blue, magenta, mustard, nude and grey. Tonal and contrast texturing ‘off ‘combination and strong blocking create an unusual color play within the collection.
Heavily Spanish influenced collection reinterprets the flamenco ruffles, matador boleros, scalloped edgings, fringed scarves and capes into contemporary wearable range of women’s wear.
