AMRITAYA — Aditi Karra

MY ROLE
I was responsible for all aspects of this project including conceptualisation, pattern making, material sourcing, garment construction and styling.

CONTEXT
This garment was created as part of an academic project for the subject Garment pattern making and construction (August-December 2022.)

KEY DIRECTIONS
-juxtaposition
-fusion wear
-material mixing

AMRITAYAGarment and styling: Aditi Karra
Model: Aditi Karra
Photography: Elza Mohan George
PROCESS
RESEARCH BOARD

Initial inspiration

THEME BOARD

COLOUR AND INSPIRATION BOARD

JUXTAPOSITION: I combined Indian batik, a fabric I’ve always loved, with leather, a material I was using for the first time. This pairing contrasted leather’s bold, rebellious nature with batik’s traditional charm. The leather added edge, while the batik grounded it, creating a balanced and unique garment.

The fusion of leather and Indian textiles is often used for bags and juttis, celebrating the intersection of tradition and modernity. Leather provides durability while Indian textiles—known for their patterns, colors, and cultural narratives. This combination creates a perfect balance of functionality and aesthetics.

ILLUSTRATION BOARD

Illustrations based on research helped me map out materials and determine silhouettes. I chose the first top for construction.

SPEC SHEET

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The pattern for the top is derived from a basic bodice pattern which was extracted by draping. The basic bodice pattern was then divided into two and extended along the centre front to create the pattern for a wrap top. For the fabric section, I started off with creating pin tucks and then cutting the fabric into the desired pattern.

GARMENT DESCRIPTION
The first leather garment I constructed, I wanted to have a garment i could have forever and matched my style. The wrap top allows for fluctuation in size and is a timeless piece. The wrap top is made using reddish-brown sheep nappa leather and batik print fabric in red and white. The fabric portion features pin tucks. Two ties are added onto both, the fabric and the leather portion.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: SHELL
LEATHER- Sheep Nappa
FABRIC- printed cotton
LINING: Cotton lining
CLOSURE: ties made using batik print fabric

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: LINING
FABRIC-Cotton fabric
Red top stitching using nylon thread

INFERENCES
Creating my first-ever garment was a challenging yet rewarding experience. Navigating the complexities of pattern-making and construction, I underestimated the difficulty of ensuring the leather fit snugly against the body. This process taught me the importance of precise draping, as achieving a well-fitted leather garment requires meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Aditi Karra
Aditi Karra
aditikarra25@gmail.com
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