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ABSTRACT DRAWING
Abstract shape can be described as what it is not. Confused? Well any shape it doesnot resemble anything commonly we recognize, but is not a simplified version of some object…
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FINISHING (PART-1)
Finishing is the process used to enhance the look and feel of the fabric. Finishes can be achieved both physical and chemical change.In this article we will discuss about…
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HANDMADE LACE
Handmade lace remains a prestige textile. With the contempory interest in crafts, many of the old lace making techniques are experiencing renewed interest. Handmade lace is used for wall hangings,…
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FELT
Felting is one of the oldest methods of making fabrics. Primitive people made felt by washing wool fleece, spreading it out while still wet, and beating it until it had…
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JAMDANI SARI
Jamdani sari is a hand loom woven fabric made of cotton, which historically was also known as muslin. Many are also made in silk (including tasar) instead of cotton because silk…
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CREATIVE DRAPING—- CARNIVAL
AUTHOR: PARAMITA MAUMDER Recently i was taking a module on design process and one project was– Creative Draping using unconventional materials. The theme was Carnival,…
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MAKE YOUR OWN LAUREL WREAT
Posted on March 6, 2012 | No CommentsAUTHOR: PARAMITA SARKAR MAZUMDER You can make your own laurel. Create a theme part on laurel and make your own laurel in just few mins. In Greek mythology Apollo is... -
5 THINGS TO AVOID WHEN DRESSING FOR A CORPORATE INTERVIEW
Posted on February 13, 2012 | 1 CommentDo not wear anything which is too short or too long. Avoid tight clothing that makes you aware of your figure. Tights or sticking must not be laddered. Check that... -
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT FEDORA HATS
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsAUTHOR; AVIK ROY Don’t we love it when Brad Pitt gets off the horse carriage in his white linen shirt, beige linen trousers, black Ray Ban shades AND his oh... -
HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A MONSOON WARDROBE
Posted on June 11, 2011 | 1 CommentAUTHOR : AVIK ROY Monsoons – The season of contradictions ……. We enjoy it as much as we love to hate it ….. we enjoy the sudden holidays…we hate...
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ABSTRACT DRAWING
Abstract shape can be described as what it is not. Confused? Well any shape it doesnot resemble anything commonly we recognize, but is not a simplified version of some object…
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PLANNING A DESIGN PRESENTATION
Every fashion designer knows how importation presentation is? Whether it was in your class room presentation, or any jury in a contest, or showing your clients your designs presentation is…
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HOW TO MAKE FASHION ILLUSTRATION
AUTHOR: AVIK ROY Hello friends, many a times, I have encountered students who have asked me questions like “I am not good at painting, can I still be a good…
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DESIGN INSPIRED FROM COIR
AUTHOR: PARAMITA SARKAR MAZUMDER In this article I have shared one of my design process projects, I did in my collage. This was a very interesting. project where we were…
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PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
AUTHOR: PARAMITA SARKAR MAZUMDER The principles of design serve as a guide lines for combining elements. Again, the way in which these principles are applied affects the expressive content, or…
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HOW TO CREATE A FASHION JOURNAL/ FASHION SKETCH BOOK
AUTHOR: PARAMITA SARKAR MAZUMDER Every Fashion Designer should have a fashion sketch book where they can make quick sketches of designs when it comes in mind. The fashion sketchbook or…
