Mangalagiri Cropped Vanki Shirt Cuffs:DuoThe sleeve of the shirt ends in a Vanki (a South Indian arm ornament) shaped cuff. The back also references the traditional Vanki shape and is held together by glass beads. A concealed placket and minimal bandhgala collar allow for the sleeves and back to take center stage. Made for versatility, appropriate for the bar, the boardroom and everything in between. Fabricated in a handloom Mangalagiri textile.
The Vanki Blouse incorporates flare through gathering and structure through pintucks to create a silhouette made for a windy day
Mashru is draped to form a cowl at the front
The traditional motif is accompanied by one that takes the form of a Nandivardanam flower
The Dori or tie at the hemline creates the opportunity for the top to be cropped or long
duo toned buttons and a Vanki cuff (a South Indian arm ornament)
a traditional South Indian piece of temple jewelry that typically depicts the Goddess Lakshmi is reinterpreted and redesigned to represent the women and femmes that surround us and the multiple realities they exist within
the Droplet Top features a high cowl neckline and droplet shaped cut outs on both side seams
The Belt can be worn with the accompanying Ahimsa silk trousers or as a standalone statement piece
The darts are taken into curved seam lines that allow for organic structure
owing to the work of the hand and variations in how the beads are applied
Hung on slender silk doris
The garment comes with a scarf-like addition
