Navroz 2024: Here's all you need to know about the traditional …
WEBWith Parsis dressed to the nines today for Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz, their traditional Gara embroidery is a testament standing the test of time. Parsi fashion designer Ashdeen Z...
Diet Sabya calls Bhumi Pednekar's latest look 'tacky' - The Indian …
WEB22 hours ago · A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) Fashion critic Diet Sabya slammed the look, calling the blouse ‘tacky’. “Looking back this Parsi Ashdeen sari did not warrant the lace blouse which is downright tacky. Should’ve been a solid black full sleeve blouse and pearls and it would’ve been a 10/10. The potential was right there ...
Parsi Gara embroidery: Tracing its history and endangered artistry
WEBSep 26, 2023 · Parsi Gara, also known as Parsi Gara embroidery or Parsi Gara work, is a traditional embroidery style originating from the Parsi community in India. It is known for its intricate and highly detailed floral and nature-inspired designs.
Parsi gara: A spinoff from Surat-China opium trade | Ahmedabad …
WEBMar 4, 2021 · One of the most enduring symbols of Parsi heritage in India are the community’s exquisite gara embroidered sarees — an offshoot of Surat’s opium trade with China.
The delicate Parsi gara embroidery is getting a Benarasi update
WEBSep 8, 2016 · Heritage textile label Ekaya has teamed up with fashion designer and Parsi gara expert Ashdeen Lilaowala to launch ‘Ziba', a line of saris, lehengas, yardage and dupattas. This unique collection derives its canvas from woven handloom textiles and its artwork from Lilaowala's Parsi aesthetic of gara embroideries and ‘kors' (borders).
The incredible history of the traditional Parsi Gara sari - Vogue India
WEBJan 17, 2019 · The timeless elegance of a traditional Parsi Gara is undeniable. Embroidered to life with photorealistic precision, the Gara sari is a unique member in the exhaustive variety of crafts found in the country.
Threads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi …
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Threads: A Decade Of Ashdeen: 13 Indian women and the Parsi Garas they wore. A new photo exhibition that begins tomorrow tells the inspiring stories of 13 non-Instagram influencers and the Parsi Garas they wore. Article by Shweta Shiware | Mid-Day.
Parsi Embroidery: An Intercultural Amalgam — Google Arts
WEBIn this portrait, Lady Bachubai Vakil of Ahmedabad (1888) can be seen in an embroidered Parsi velvet kor gara along with her sacred Sudreh in lace - a European influence that added to the...
An Embroidered Work of Art: Tracing the history of Parsi Gara
WEBAug 12, 2023 · Parsi Gara went out of fashion during the Independence movement when trading stopped with China only to be revived after several years. This is when Indian weavers started hand embroidering thick fabrics with opulent designs - bold peacock motifs, unique floral work, paisleys and abstract art. And the rest was history!
Parsi Gara: ‘Paradise Crafted’ With Embroidery, Art And History
WEBDec 27, 2021 · The vibrant State of Gujarat known for its extraordinarily rich and colorful textiles, is now being treated to a revival of Parsi Gara. Gara in Gujarati means sari. Since the embroidery was inspired by Parsi art, it is called Parsi Gara.