Creative Work

Indian Saree Outfit

Artist: Nivi Munjal

Medium: Color Pencil

Description:

In this Artwork created in the Color Pencil Medium, the Style of this Traditional Indian Dress is called “Saree”.

This Indian Outfit includes a Pink and Orange Silk Saree with Floral Prints. The surrounding Lotus Flowers are Traditional Indian Motifs, which symbolize rebirth, inner strength, and purity.

The Lotus Flowers can be seen as reflections of this outfit as the Flowers’ appearance visually mirrors the Dress.

A Saree is a long garment/piece of fabric that is wrapped around and draped over the body, finishing off the look with a blouse and petticoat. Sarees are most often made from Silk or Cotton materials.

Sarees have remained household clothing items through the many waves of trends and evolution.

Indian Chikankari Salwar Kameez Dress

Artist: Nivi Munjal

Medium: Crayon

Description:

In this Artwork in the Crayon Medium, the Style and Design of this Traditional Indian Dress is called “Chikankari Salwar Kameez with Dupatta”.

Salwar Kameez is a two-piece clothing set of a long tunic-like top (Kameez) and loose-fitting pants (Salwar). It is mostly worn with a Dupatta, which is a long scarf-like accessory that gets draped on this outfit in many ways.

This Indian Outfit includes a Yellow Cotton Salwar Kameez with Multi-Colored Chikankari Designs. Chikankari is a type of Traditional Indian Embroidery Design done on Indian Salwar Kameez Dresses.

The Background contains Indian Leaf and Flower Motifs, which signify purity, prosperity, and health.

Salwar Kameez styles historically trace back to the outfits of the Mughals. The Mughals were Muslim rulers of India from 1500s to 1800s. This Style gained popularity in the 1900s and now is used for everyday wear for its comfort.

Indian Anarkali Outfit 

Artist: Nivi Munjal

Medium: Digital Art - Sketches App

Description:

In this Artwork created using a Digital Drawing and Coloring App named “Sketches”, the type of this Traditional Indian Dress is called an “Anarkali Suit”.

Anarkali Suits are Indian Dresses with a gown-like shape and length, having a fitted top and a flowy skirt that expands out from the waist.

This Indian Outfit includes an Orange and Pink Dress with Indian Block Printed Designs at the top and skirt of the dress and accessorized with a peach/pink-colored Dupatta (Indian scarf).

The Background contains Elephants, symbols of wisdom, peace, and strength.

This Anarkali Dress has Georgette Fabric which is similar to Silk but is more lightweight and flowing, which are depicted by the linework on the dress and scarf.

The name/design of the Anarkali Suit comes from a historical tale during the Mughal Empire period (Dynasty that ruled in South Asia) where a courtesan named Anarkali had a tragic love story with a Prince.

Indian Lehenga Outfit

Artist: Nivi Munjal

Medium: Oil Paint

Description:

In this Artwork created using the Oil Paint Medium, the type of this Traditional Indian Dress is called “Lehenga”.

A Lehenga is a three-piece outfit consisting of a Choli (fitted top/blouse), the Lehenga Skirt (long skirt), and a Dupatta (Indian scarf).

This Indian Outfit includes a Red Dress with Indian Golden Zari work (Gold threading and patterns) on the dress and dupatta.

The Background contains the symbolism of Paisley Block Prints, which signify Life and Creation.

This Lehenga ensemble is made from Organza Silk material, which is a thin, lightweight, and sheer variation of Silk fabric.

Lehengas have always existed and evolved since the Mughal Empire period till now and are very common in Bridal Functions and other special events/occasions.