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Peacocks -Details

WSC Chennai

National Institute of Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Bengaluru, India

While evoking the beauty of the peacock — an often-appearing image in Indian textiles — its style here is reminiscent of those in southern Indian arts, unlike the more realistic representation in the Morkuti Pichhavai. With hand printing and painting traditions having existed in the region of Tamil Nadu historically, the attempt of this commission was to explore the possibilities of its application on the sarees of Kanchipuram. Accordingly, a richly metallic tissue fabric, is used as the base here, in a blend of weaving and hand painting. The textile reflects light differently when viewed from different angles, introducing a dynamic sculptural dimension.

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  • Title: Peacocks -Details
  • Creator: WSC Chennai
  • Date Created: 1990
  • Location Created: Tamil Nadu
  • Physical Dimensions: 152 cm x 290 cm
  • Type: Hand Weaving and Resist Painting
  • Rights: Curatorial Right: NIFT Bengaluru
  • Medium: Textile
  • Technique: Hand Weaving
  • Photography: Sanjeev C M
  • Material: Silk and Zari
  • Manufacturer: Weavers Service Centre, Chennai
National Institute of Fashion Technology

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