Shravan Kummar holds fashion showcase in Bengaluru

Fashion designer Shravan Kummar held a womenswear presentation in Bengaluru to launch his latest collection titled ‘Bangalore to Belgium- tassels, threads and tradition.’ The collection debuted at the pre-launch of the Indian Craft Brewery and featured a range of traditional craft techniques. 

“Fashion for me is my religion, it is in my blood, nerves and cells of my body,” said eponymous designer Shravan Kummar, The Hindu reported. “From the timeless grandeur of Banaras and Karnataka’s Ilkal to the storytelling art of Mata ni Pachedi and Kalamkari, our ethically handwoven fabrics pay homage to centuries of craftsmanship. Each piece is a seamless fusion of tradition and contemporary luxury, crafted to resonate with the modern global aesthetic.”

Shravan Kummar is based in Hyderabad and specialises in women’s occasion wear. For ‘Bangalore to Belgium,’ the designer used traditional Ilkal embroidery from Karnataka and Banarasi textiles to create shimmering looks. Kummar also explored the traditional Gujarat textile art of ‘Mata ni Pachedi’ in his latest designs. 

“These are saris that can be worn on boots and hot pants,” said Kummar. “My motto is ‘wear a sari, save a weaver’. Even if I fashion a lehenga today, I will make it out of a sari so weavers find work.” The designer has worked in India’s fashion industry for close to a quarter of a century and also runs a décor line.