Glamorized Rajasthani frescoes

Inspired by the captivating Rajasthani frescos, Abirr n’ Nanki’s Vividora from Limerick honors the artist’s victory over the patron.

The intricate paintings that adorn the havelis’ walls pay homage to the long history of handmade art, capturing the spirit of the rural imagination on their three-dimensional canvases.

Vividora skillfully transforms these enthralling 17th-century paintings into modern, wearable works of art by reimagining and reworking the intricate and time-consuming original artwork. Every piece of clothing, whether it a rigid but contemporary silhouette or a plethora of artwork set against billowing curtains, captures the captivating story that these creative treasures tell.

To find out more about the collection, we speak with Nanki, the brand’s creative director.

It’s for the ladies who cherish the inexplicable, recognize the flawless in the apparent, and love fiercely rather than simply passionately. As we create threads on our canvas, we make sure that patterns always have a certain flow. The passionate flow of both idea and imagination into weaving is facilitated by the way that fabrics, textures, cuts, and shapes are arranged, according to Nanki.

Beautiful transformations of artworks come to life inside a well-balanced combination of sheer and solid textiles, enhanced with organza, chiffon, crepe, and textured satins. The color scheme emerges as an enthralling combination, merging vivid tones of scarlet, navy, and emerald with delicate pinks, blues, and greens to give life to finely drawn patterns. Vividora pays homage to the timeless workmanship that has endured through time with a carefully picked collection of gorgeous yardage saris, swimsuits, and silhouettes that are comfortable to wear.

It was difficult to translate Rajasthan’s historic frescoes into contemporary styles. It required a great deal of study and travel to be faithful to the classic artworks while updating them for modern times. The primary difficulty was updating these ancient paintings across each silhouette while striking a balance between their historical relevance and current aesthetics. This called for a subtle strategy to guarantee that each theme and component blended in perfectly with the contemporary setting while upholding the integrity of the original artwork and welcoming innovation, recalls Nanki.

The collection finds its inspiration in works of art that date back hundreds of years, when creation is not only the result of an individual’s efforts but rather the result of a group’s collective brilliance. “It explores the essence of artistic autonomy and expression, going beyond the simple act of commissioning a painting,” the speaker claims.

A variety of transparent and solid materials, such as organza, chiffon, crepe, and textured satins, are used to convey the tale of the frescos via clothing. Every fabric selected for the collection functions as a canvas, contributing its own texture and personality to the portrayal of the classic frescoes. The choice of fabric gives depth and texture to the narrative of the artworks translated into fashion, just way an artist’s subtle brushstrokes do. The collection highlights the diversity of the creative inspiration behind it and accentuates its visual effect by contrasting transparent and solid materials, according to Nanki.

It is an eye-catching blend of delicate and dramatic colors that have been carefully chosen, with inspiration taken from the colors used by the painters of that era. For example, artwork that pays homage to Hawa Mahal is mostly colored in pink, while artwork that captures the spirit of Chandra Mahal is subdued by blue. She continues, “Every color selection pays tribute to the historical setting and story that are inherent in the original frescoes, not just their aesthetic appeal.