<p>Laloo; scams; bureaucrats; IAS aspirants - these phrases are synonymous with Bihar but few were prepared to give this state due of a different kind when it upped its glam quotient at the ongoing centenary celebrations of Bihar, with a fashion show titled ‘Silks of Bihar’, organised by Eco Tasar and Bihar State Small Industries Corporation. </p>.<p>An initiative to promote silks of Bihar, the show was a hit for lovers of this exquisite fabric. Everyone present was left in awe as designers from Bihar rolled out collections with silk kurtis, extraordinary and elegant saris and enchanting gowns and graceful office wear too. It turned the place into a ‘Silk Paradise’. As the models sashayed down the ramp, eager eyes followed designs, styles, textures and colours and kept asking for more. And sequences explored creativity in the royal fabric of Tussar. <br /><br />Priyal Prakash opened the show with contemporary yet traditional collection of saris and Indo-Western outfits that she calls ‘Jagruti’; while Mura Collectives, a craft based organisation to come up next, made models walk in the Shibori Silk collection crafted on Bhagalpuri silks - which had been dyed using the tie‘n’dye technique. The collection was dominated by kurtis with saris wrapped as skirts. Tussar saris from Eco Tasar showcased indigenous designs of Bihar in an eclectic blend of modern and traditional weaves. <br /><br />The most experimental show of formal and informal wear was by Arun Tiwari. The designer who hails from Shivpur Tola near Bickram Ganj in Bihar was inspired by the leaves of peepul tree. He shares: “I got inspiration for this collection from the Peepul in my backyard. Its leaves change colour from red to yellow, light green, deep green to browns symbolising cycle of life from birth to death. To me, these colours are symbolic of young blood, education, prosperity, responsibility and death.” The audiences was privy to novel concepts in jackets, knee-length dresses and trousers in shades of reds, browns and purples with models wearing retro glasses.<br /><br />Interestingly, Ambapali - Bihar’s emporium showcased Madhubani designs on the pallus of saris woven in the original shades of Tussar. Woven by skilled craftsmen from Bihar, these saris were a departure from the norm. Samant Chauhan’s collection brought in the international look to the luxurious fabric with evening gowns, dresses, jackets and jodhpuris, all created out of Tussar from Bhagalpur, the designer’s native place. Samant says, “It was a challenge to make Western attires and convince people to connect silk with high end fashion. I purposely maintained the organic look as Bhagalpur doesn’t have dying facilities.” What could be a better way to celebrate the occasion of 100th Bihar Sthapana Divas than with a visual treat like this!</p>
<p>Laloo; scams; bureaucrats; IAS aspirants - these phrases are synonymous with Bihar but few were prepared to give this state due of a different kind when it upped its glam quotient at the ongoing centenary celebrations of Bihar, with a fashion show titled ‘Silks of Bihar’, organised by Eco Tasar and Bihar State Small Industries Corporation. </p>.<p>An initiative to promote silks of Bihar, the show was a hit for lovers of this exquisite fabric. Everyone present was left in awe as designers from Bihar rolled out collections with silk kurtis, extraordinary and elegant saris and enchanting gowns and graceful office wear too. It turned the place into a ‘Silk Paradise’. As the models sashayed down the ramp, eager eyes followed designs, styles, textures and colours and kept asking for more. And sequences explored creativity in the royal fabric of Tussar. <br /><br />Priyal Prakash opened the show with contemporary yet traditional collection of saris and Indo-Western outfits that she calls ‘Jagruti’; while Mura Collectives, a craft based organisation to come up next, made models walk in the Shibori Silk collection crafted on Bhagalpuri silks - which had been dyed using the tie‘n’dye technique. The collection was dominated by kurtis with saris wrapped as skirts. Tussar saris from Eco Tasar showcased indigenous designs of Bihar in an eclectic blend of modern and traditional weaves. <br /><br />The most experimental show of formal and informal wear was by Arun Tiwari. The designer who hails from Shivpur Tola near Bickram Ganj in Bihar was inspired by the leaves of peepul tree. He shares: “I got inspiration for this collection from the Peepul in my backyard. Its leaves change colour from red to yellow, light green, deep green to browns symbolising cycle of life from birth to death. To me, these colours are symbolic of young blood, education, prosperity, responsibility and death.” The audiences was privy to novel concepts in jackets, knee-length dresses and trousers in shades of reds, browns and purples with models wearing retro glasses.<br /><br />Interestingly, Ambapali - Bihar’s emporium showcased Madhubani designs on the pallus of saris woven in the original shades of Tussar. Woven by skilled craftsmen from Bihar, these saris were a departure from the norm. Samant Chauhan’s collection brought in the international look to the luxurious fabric with evening gowns, dresses, jackets and jodhpuris, all created out of Tussar from Bhagalpur, the designer’s native place. Samant says, “It was a challenge to make Western attires and convince people to connect silk with high end fashion. I purposely maintained the organic look as Bhagalpur doesn’t have dying facilities.” What could be a better way to celebrate the occasion of 100th Bihar Sthapana Divas than with a visual treat like this!</p>
