Weaving S.H. Raza’s Art into Timeless Collections of Sarees

Born to a forest ranger, Sayed Haider Raza is an Indian modernist painter whose works fuse avant-garde ideas with rich colours in canvases. Known for experimenting with numerous modernist styles of painting, two aspects that form the centre stage of his works are Geometric Abstraction and Abstract Expressionism. At the same time, his engagement with landscape and nature is not unheard of. The other key feature of his work involves his mastery over the rich display of colours and it is these rich combinations that you will find in our sarees. All his works focus on Bindu, lying at the centre of the creation, which he identifies as the beginning of life. Raza has gone on adding several dimensions to his works of art, focusing on metaphysical ideas.

Incorporating S.H. Raza’s art into sarees is fusing contemporary art into traditional attire. For Ira, translating the authenticity of Raza’s vision into sarees has been an inspirational journey.

Distinct features of sarees inspired by S.H. Raza

Our sarees inspired by this noted modern painter are characterized by geometrical shapes and vibrant colours. Here are the distinct features of our collections:

Bindu

One of the most noted series of S.H. Raza is his “Bindu” series from which we have taken inspiration exploring the concepts of dots. Our sarees also incorporate the primal element of creation or Bindu.

Vivid colours and geometric patterns

Like Raza our sarees feature rich colours but we have taken care to translate these hues while keeping the geometrical patterns intact.

Scaling of art

Adapting the artwork of S.H. Raza into the dimension of a saree involves careful thoughts and an artistic process. We have adjusted a few elements to ensure that the wearer showcases it effectively when draped.

Fabric

The fabric used is handwoven cotton and Raza’s artwork is embroidered or laid down with invigorating Kantha work like Bhumiti Beige and Bhumiti Maroon.

Our sarees showcase the artistic legacy of S. H. Raza and influence our patrons to embrace the innovative endeavour of this famous modern painter. It’s our way of bringing his visionary art into daily life and celebrating the impact of Indian textiles. It also reveals the possibilities of the emergence of abstract art as a growing trend in saree designs and captures the qualities that abstract art often embodies. Visit our shop section to know more about our offerings.