Artwear – By Shahnaz Sheikh

Art Wear by Shahnaz Sheikh is an exquisite collection of silk saris, digitally adorned with a combination of both, the old and the new art of Indian and South American painters. The digital artwork on the saris, in vibrant and contrasting hues, reflects Ms. Sheikh’s ‘arty’ sensibility, juxtaposing the old and the modern into a harmonious blend, giving it a neoclassical tilt. The eye-catching ‘paloos’ and borders speak volumes of her obsession with detail. While the borders are delicately designed with miniature patterns of leaves, spirals, figurines and roses, the ‘paloos’ are bold and beautiful with digital impressions of paintings, varying from being traditional to modern and funky. The blend of neoclassical aesthetics lend the saris a rare tilt. The electrifying images of iconic Indian actresses like Madhu Bala and Waheeda Rehman is the most striking feature of Art Wear.