Inspiration
Hidden away into the side of a cliff overlooking a gorge, is located one of the jewels of India, the Ajanta caves, a masterpiece of Indian art dated back to 6th century B.C. Ajanta is best known for its paintings and sculptors, remarkable ‘dry frescoes’. The magnificence of Ajanta embodies incredible grace, elegance and a refined quality of form. The paintings are created within a limited color palette of reds and ocher, shades of green, and some highlights of lapis lazuli, black, lime and gypsum. The sculptural details at Ajanta are exemplary markers of the time. The complex carvings and paintings are dominated by panels of elephants enclosed in an entanglement of lotus flowers. The massive sculptures and cursive drawings are suggestive of an elephant’s grace and ponderous strength.
The saree is inspired by the incredible frescoes of the complicated art work of Ajanta .Kailasa is one of the main caves where elephant (karish) carvings are in supreme form. The base colour, off white, is one of the few colours originally used in the frescoes. The saree with an ornate black border is a dignified and poised choice for professional or formal wear.
