'Areia,' meaning 'Sand,' in Portuguese, is a conceptual design piece inspired by Indo-Portuguese Art. Indo-Portuguese art provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and cultural heritage of India and Portugal, highlighting the interplay between different artistic traditions and influences.
Concept Inspiration
Indo-Portuguese blue and white ceramics often feature a mix of motifs and designs from both cultures. Common decorative elements include floral patterns, geometric shapes, religious symbols, and scenes depicting daily life or mythological stories.
Creative Process
By combining the blue and white motifs along with textile designs inspired by Rajasthani Block-printed fabrics this piece was made entirely from scratch-
block-printing, stitching, designing, concept, and photography direction.
Dupatta, Blouse, Skirt
process
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