Suit
2014 (made)
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This ensemble by Abraham and Thakore consists of trousers and belted tunic with a loose jacket. The monotone aesthetic, simple cut and use of handloom fabric is very typical of the designers' work and is an example of the way in which Indian designers are adapting traditional dress for a contemporary environment. This is Abraham and Thakore's interpretation of the traditional shalwar/churidar (trouser) and kameez/kurta (top) combinations which have become a standard form of dress across India.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tasar silk, and mulberry silk, tailored. |
| Brief description | Salwar khameez suit consisting of tunic, coat, trousers, and belt, designed by Abraham and Thakore, Delhi, 2014 |
| Physical description | This shalwar khameez ensemble incorporates a tunic, matching coat, trousers and belt. Designed by Abraham & Thakore, it has a clean, contemporary aesthetic, using monotone colours and a simple cut. The tunic and coat are made with handwoven, naturally-coloured tasar silk, while the trousers are made from mulberry silk. |
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| Object history | This piece was acquired directly from the designers for the V&A exhibition, The Fabric of India. |
| Summary | This ensemble by Abraham and Thakore consists of trousers and belted tunic with a loose jacket. The monotone aesthetic, simple cut and use of handloom fabric is very typical of the designers' work and is an example of the way in which Indian designers are adapting traditional dress for a contemporary environment. This is Abraham and Thakore's interpretation of the traditional shalwar/churidar (trouser) and kameez/kurta (top) combinations which have become a standard form of dress across India. |
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| Accession number | IS.6-2015 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2015 |
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