Bhishma's Promise: Textile

Gaurang Shah2019-10-02

This saree is woven referencing Ravi Varma's painting where Devavrata takes the vow of remaining a celibate and thus gets the name Bhishma.

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Title: Bhishma's Promise: Textile
Creator: Gaurang Shah
Date Created: 2019-10-02
Location Created: Srikakulam, India
Subject Keywords: Raja Ravi Varma
Original Source: Abheraj Baldota Foundation, Gaurang Shah & Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation, Bengaluru
Medium: Textile
Art Genre: Weaving
About the Artist: Known as the master of weaves, Gaurang strives to create exquisite, handcrafted masterpieces. The intricacy of a design which was hitherto possible only in print and embroidery has been transformed into weaves. Gaurang creates sarees and outfits referencing textile art, and Indian culture amalgamating traditional motifs with contemporary textures to make it a heritage piece.

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