Words like royal, opulent, rich tradition, and culture conjure up an image of a ‘maharaja’ in our minds. Well, it’s not just the princely rulers of history that play an important role as patrons of art and culture but their affair with the luxury elements like pearls, zari, embroidery, and sequins are also symbolic of their royal status, power, and identity.
Their images remind us of their robes and sherwanis soaked in style as well as royalty. Paisley patterns, floral prints, rich golden thread work, and other magnificent details remind us of their opulent world. To sum it up, their extraordinarily rich culture was reflected in the way they used to dress up. Those who fancy regal attires, golden hues, and sparkling zari and wish for that connection to the rich past, here are a few KALKI outfits that can do justice to their desires.
Your Majesty! Resham In All It’s Glory
The embroidery handcraft of this sherwani set reflects the rich cultural and artistic history of India. Meticulously crafted with resham thread and created with luxurious raw silk; this grey sherwani and churidar set can be viewed as a piece of nostalgia, providing a connection to the past. The resham work got patronized by the Mughal and royal kings and was used heavily to adorn their robes or long dresses (cholas). Apart from the glowing and gleaming thread work on the sherwani set, what leaves a royal impression are its colour, motif, and fabric.
The Soul Of The Royal Silhouette- Threadwork
One can satisfy their appetite for royalty and everything rich and grand with this majestic green sherwani set. A variety of details like sequins, thread-work, and colour scheme of royal green are reflective of India’s opulent culture and past. Threadwork has always thrown light on the cultural artistry of Indian textiles. It is said that the history of Indian threadwork can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also said that the threadwork stems from China. Well, there are many stories behind this timeless art that have bound cultures. Meanwhile, you can enjoy this thread of creativity through this Indian men’s traditional wear. The opulent outfit is not only steeped in heritage but is also a perfect choice for occasions like weddings. What’s more? The splendid outfit is crafted to suit the changing fashion trends and modern lifestyle.
The Artsy Details- The Floral Flavour of Flamboyant Maharajas
Depicting florals in the art form dates to the 3rd century. However, it became the design language for Indian textiles during the Sultanate period in the 12th century when Islamic culture started influencing Indian art and design. The floral embroidery; especially the white floral embroidery with intricate stitches flourished during the Mughal court. KALKI brings to you the beautiful and prominent embroidery of florals through this blue sherwani set. The beautiful work draws attention to the popular symbol- florals, which is a highly specialized art of the rich Indian culture. The sense of color, design, and intricate floral threadwork all over the sherwani are taking it to the pinnacle of creativity. The intricate details and the vibrant colour of the Indian male traditional dress explore and tell the rich story of the past.
The Royal Show In Bewitching Sequins
The art of setting the sequins on the outfits of emperors was a trademark of their status, power, and royalty. The sequin or the metallic disks was particularly common among ancient nomadic cultures and the word ‘sequin’ originated from the Arabic word ‘sikka’, meaning coin. In the 16th century, the word morphed into the French word, sequin. The formal attires like sherwani and long robes of the maharajas of the 18th century started being decorated with these polished disks of metal. Men who are looking for a minimalistic design and wish for the same sparkle in their simple kurta set can go for this traditional outfit for men. The traditional and sequin-embellished kurta set is versatile, timeless, and an apt choice for men to show respect to the Indian culture and royal past.
The Vision & Pride- The Tie-dye Technique
Tie-dye and the mirror work are the elements that can stand as a tribute to the country’s rich cultural legacy. Tie-dying was more commonly known before the 1960s and is an ancient art practiced across the nation. Although the precise beginnings of the tie-dye remain unclear, in India it is practised majorly in Rajasthan and Gujarat. We delve into the fascinating story of the past through this jacket kurta set for men that has a distinctive style, royal significance as well as modern influence. Overall, this alluring kurta set showcases the diverse tapestry of creativity and workmanship by the artisans.
Royal influence and the style of the past have a significant role in shaping the fashion aesthetics of the present fashion world for men. If you are also looking for design philosophies that make you feel connected to your Indian roots; then the Indian men’s traditional wear at KALKI can be your go-to-choice.
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