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Empire Waist Viscose Dress - Mumbai Joy
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This breezy viscose babydoll dress is designed by Ritu Agnihotri in India. The empire-waist dress features an all-over print of tiny blocks in navy on white, trimmed with contrasting fabrics in a cotton/silk blend. A hand block-printed floral print in deep terracotta adds color to the neckline and cuffs, while a chevron motif kota doria fabric accents the cuffs and hem. Kota doria is a finely-woven traditional Indian fabric with a subtle checked pattern.
- 100% viscose with cotton/silk trim
- 0.17 lbs
- S: 40 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 42 inches Bust x 21.8 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
- M: 41 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 44 inches Bust x 22 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
- L: 41 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 46 inches Bust x 22.5 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
- XL: 41 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 44 inches Bust x 22.8 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
- XXL: 42 inches Length (from high-point shoulder) x 53 inches Bust x 23 inches Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Artisan Organization: Ritu Agnihotri
Country: India
I'm Ritu Agnihotri, and to me, to have the ability to create is something I treasure dearly. I so enjoyed the drawing classes I used to take during my free time. I would sit quietly making my own sketches and paintings.
I was born on September 6, 1961, which makes me part of a generation when fashion design was new to India. You could say I was one of the pioneers in fashion design, and what a struggle it was at the time! After graduating from the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, I pursued my dreams with earnest. Now I specialize in textile design featuring a blend of embroidered work with strong print lines.
"What I enjoy doing most are textured prints, which are not the regular flat prints you find in the markets. I use traditional motifs from different regions in India, but I make them slightly different. It's not contrived, as I intentionally avoid drawing it out too perfectly.
"When I exhibited my designs in Calcutta, all who came appreciated what they saw. Through their comments I was aware they could tell my designs are somewhat different from what they usually see in the market. I also had an exhibition in Kenya with my prints and embroideries, and I realized I felt a connection with the rustic prints they make there. I am familiar with historic patterns, and believe the vibrant compositions in their woven baskets and fabrics can be related to the way we Indians use our colors.
"Just like I connect with the past, I have a deep bond with the prints I make, which are all done with linoleum cuts. I make the designs on a rubber plate and etch out my patterns, then take a paper impression. During those moments of creation, I am just quiet and at peace with everything around me, while inside I am vibrant with energy that gets transferred into my designs. It's an incredible exploratory moment. All the prints you see come from my initial explorations, which I transform into something you can relate to.
"I've made my prints and designed my clothes with a lot of passion and delight; I hope you enjoy wearing them.""
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