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Weaves of peace

PHOTO: SAMPATH KUMAR G.P.

ECO YARNS Kusuma Rajaiah

For eco-conscious women, Shubha Rao of Surya and weaver Kusuma Rajaiah from Hyderabad have created a collection “Surely Ahimsa”. In January this year, Shubha who designs home furnishings, approached Kusuma, patent holder of Ahimsa silk, t o design the collection. Says Shubha, “This is a collection for women who in this environmentally-destructive world, still want to embrace nature. Women who are by nature, sensitive and peace-loving can wear these saris as a contribution to the planet.”

Ahimsa silk is a non-violent and eco-friendly process by which silk worms are not killed during the manufacture of silk. The texture and fabric of ahimsa silk saris are unique — giving it a character of its own.

Surely Ahimsa saris are light and easy to wear. Shubha found that more and more women were not wearing saris because of their weight and inconvenience, and has designed a collection that is not heavy on zari and easy to drape. Using ethnic motifs and traditional designs, Shubha stresses on the fact that the imperfections of hand-woven are the trademark of the line. “Power-loom machine saris have killed the creativity of hand-spun saris, thereby putting quantity before quality.”

About 50 families from Andhra Pradesh from Dharmavaram to Srikakulam have been in the process of “Surely Ahimsa”. So for women, who want to give back to society, “Surely Ahimsa” is being displayed today at Serenity, No. 8/1, 5th Main, Jayamahal Extension, 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and later at Surya, No. 367, 14th cross, Sadashivnagar. Call 41204125 or 41279127.

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