को लम
“Beauty woven from dots, tradition shaped through lines”
CHANDIGARH TIMES FASHION WEEK 2025
PROJECT BRIEF
A womenswear collection inspired by Indian wear collection the geometric beauty of South Indian Kolam
art, showcased at Chandigarh Times Fashion Week 2025."
This collection draws inspiration from the traditional Kolam art of South India—intricate floor patterns made
with rice flour that symbolize harmony, prosperity, and continuity of life. The geometric grids, flowing curves, and
symmetrical motifs of Kolam became the foundation for surface explorations, embroidery, and garment
construction details.
Designed under the Indian Wear subject and showcased at Chandigarh Times Fashion Week 2025, the project
features a range of 8–10 womenswear garments that reinterpret Kolam’s ephemeral artistry into enduring textile
narratives. The collection explores a balance of handcrafted aesthetics and modern silhouettes, merging the
delicacy of tradition with the strength of contemporary design.
Through Kolam, the project celebrates everyday artistry and transforms cultural motifs into a fashion language
that feels timeless, global, and deeply rooted in heritage.
Cultural Expression
Modernity Symmetry
Harmony
Tradition
Geometry
Repetition
Spirituality
MIND MAP Grids
Fusion
Intricacy
Ritual
Contemporary heritage
Prosperity
CONCEPT NOTE
The collection Kolam draws inspiration from the traditional South Indian floor art of
the same name, known for its symmetry, rhythm, and symbolism of prosperity.
Translating these intricate patterns into design elements, the collection explores
geometric motifs, surface detailing, and fluid silhouettes within the framework of Indian
wear.
By merging cultural artistry with modern aesthetics, Kolam redefines heritage through
a contemporary lens—honoring tradition while making it relevant for today’s fashion
narrative.
को लम
“Threads of Tradition, Patterns of Modernity”
Kolam art is a centuries-old tradition from South India,
particularly Tamil Nadu, where women create intricate floor
patterns using rice flour, chalk, or rock powder. Typically drawn
at the entrance of homes at dawn, Kolam is not just a decorative
practice but a deeply symbolic one. Its geometric precision,
symmetry, and flowing curves represent harmony, balance, and
the cyclical nature of life. Each pattern begins with a grid of
dots, which are then connected with continuous lines to form
endlessly varied designs—from simple daily motifs to highly
elaborate compositions. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Kolam is
also an eco-conscious art form, as the rice flour feeds ants, birds,
and small creatures, symbolizing coexistence with nature
MOOD BOARD
Continuity Ephemeral beauty
Earthy ground
Geometry
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Spirituality
Ephemeral
Rhythm Harmony
SKETCHES
JACKET CORD
PLEATED
FRILL
Requested Measurement
POM # Description Circumference (Body + Ease)
(Size 12)
JACKET
Chest Width (1" below
1 40 40
armhole)
2 Across Shoulder 16 ½ 16 ½
3 Waist Width 36 36
4 Sleeve Length (from HPS) 24 ½ 24 ½
5 Jacket Length (from HPS) 26 26
6 Bottom Opening 42 42
TOP (Sleeveless Tank)
Chest Width (1" below
7 38 38
armhole)
8 Across Shoulder 15 15
9 Waist Width 34 34
10 Top Length (from HPS) 22 22
11 Armhole Depth 8½ 8½
PANTS
12 Waist Width 34 34
13 Hip Width (7" below waist) 40 40
14 Thigh Width 24 24
15 Knee Width 18 18
16 Bottom Opening 20 20
17 Outseam Length (from waist) 40 40
18 Inseam Length 30 30
19 Pleat Depth (Knife Pleats) 1½ 1½
FINAL BOOK
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