Rumana Chowdhury looks to archeological sites as inspiration for her SS23 festive line of eco-friendly angarkhas
By MWB Desk
STORIES OF STRUCTURES
Our architecture reflects the impact of several cultures on our history. Look closely at a Warah angarkhas and you’ll find the motifs speaking to them
MELANGE OF MOTIFS
Many of these structures are now crumbling, but on closer inspection, yield up details of unspeakable beauty
“Architecture is frozen music”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
BEAUTY IN THE BREAKDOWN
Warah’s angarkhas pick out the subtlest details, such as the moss and lichen on the building faces, to transform it to wearable art
MODERN TAKE
While history is certainly the initial inspiration, Warah’s angarkhas bring in bright, festive ‘mela’ colours to add a touch of modern flair
GROUNDED GLAM
Earthy neutrals also play well with the organic cotton to create a simplicity rooted in a love of nature
‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”
Leonardo Da Vinci
MOMENTS IN TIME
The prints feature delicate floral detailing that references the terracotta ornamentation found in ancient archeological sites
Fashion Direction & Styling: Mahmudul Hasan Mukul
Photographer: Farabi Tamal
Model: Syed Ruma, Adiba Hasan Torsha, Asma Ul Hasna Bristy & Sarah Alam
Make-up & Hair: Ferdous Ahsan Orko
Assistant Stylist: Arbin Topu & Abesh Asif
