Double Ikat Waistcoat

Hi all,

Happy Monday :)

Today's outfit is a double Ikat waistcoat, fabric sourced from Kolkata (India).

I will be covering the fabric section soon there I will be discussing about the different Indian
fabrics used across the country.

But to brief, Ikat (literally means tie and in the malay language it means "to bind") is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric.

This waistcoat is more ethnic tribal oriented and goes well for different cultural ethnic events.
It can be paired with tunics, tees, shirts. Inner lining used is a cotton denim.
Its good for summers and spring season. Waistcoats add up the funk to any simple dress.
Here its been paired with a handmade purse and skirt.

For more details on orders kindly mail: mayaethnicwear@gmail.com

Enjoy the photos :

Indie Backwrap Waistcoat

Hello all,

Happy Sunday :)

Today's outfit is an Indie inspired waistcoat, with a back wrap Jute fabric styling at the
backside. Front side has embroidered lace fabric.

It goes well with shorts, skirts or jeans paired along a tee shirt or a plain white kurta.

It has a touch of 90's style and if worn with boots will give a mix of grunge indie style.

For more styles stay tuned, till then please stay safe and take care of yourself.

Enjoy the pictures :

Asymmetric tunic using Mud resist printing

Hello all happy Saturday :)

Today's outfit is an Eco friendly naturally dyed asymmetric tunic made using Mud resist printing technique.

I have explained about Mud resist printing in one of the previous post to know more check the link below :

http://mayavastra.blogspot.com/2020/05/block-printed-triangle-flowy-jacket.html

Today's tunic is a flower block print grey color cotton tunic.
It has shell buttons in the front and asymmetric at side seam near waistline. Back is plain hence, no pictures for it.
It can be paired up with boots for music festivals, weekend outings or for more ethnic look pair it with Kutch (Gujarat) embroidered bags. Some bracelets and wooden bangles to go with to maintain the earthy yet outgoing look. For bottom one can wear jeans, shorts ,cotton trousers or capris.

Asymmetric tunics are good for short and little heavy people as it will make them look taller and slimmer.
Its comfortable and very good for summer.
Wear it during traveling time as in when one is holidaying its a good effortless look.

I was away from my sewing and designing for about 5-7 years, slowly I am coming out of my cocoon. Please feel free to give some critics and comments as I will have a clearer picture where I am headed and can improvise and come out with better clothes.


Check out the images hope you will like it :)

I take customized orders for more details one can mail me : mayaethnicwear@gmail.com

Handloom khadi flannel shirtdress

Hello everyone...

Happy Friday :)

Today''s outfit is a grunge twist bohemian shirt dress.
Its made out of handloom khadi cotton fabric from Kutch. Its a checkered black grey color.

The shirt dress is a summer ideal with tie up strings at the neckline. It has two front darts at the front just below bust line for proper fit. Long bishop sleeves and loose comfy silhouette. It can be paired with jeans, shorts, leggings, short skirts.
In this image it has been paired with handmade crochet purse.
Its a good shirt dress for traveling, weekend or casual outing.

Hope you will enjoy it. I take customized orders. One can mail me :

mayaethnicwear@gmail.com

Twist indigo crop top

Hello,

Today's outfit is a relaxed chilled out twist crop top. Its summery, free spirited beachwear.
It can be worn under a kimono, jacket, or a see through tee shirt on a hot beach day.
It has tie up strings at side seam which can be adjusted as per bust size.

Check out the previous post where it's been paired with a jacket.


http://mayavastra.blogspot.com/2020/05/block-printed-triangle-flowy-jacket.html?m=1

Its a bohochic beachwear and can be paired with shorts, sarong or skirt below.
Its made out of mul fabric.

Check out the images :)

Block printed triangle flowy jacket

Hi all,

Today's outfit is a triangle printed flowy jacket that is made out of cotton and block print is done using mud resist dye technique.

The mud resist printing technique is a very old and authentic printing method from India. Mud printing is a resist dyeing process applied to the finished textile, using the block print or screen print method. A mixture of mud and tree gum is printed on the fabric using a handmade wooden block or a silk screen.

In this technique mud paste as mentioned above is applied on the fabric area that requires original fabric color and rest area is dyed or printed withe desired color or block.

Its flowy, gypsy, bohemian flavored and very ideal for Summer/Spring season. It can be paired with crop top underneath and below skirts, shorts make a superb choice.
Put on some accessories like necklace or belt and its a perfect go look.

So check out the images below and hope you will enjoy it.

I take customize orders you can mail at: mayaethnicwear@gmail.com

Asymmetric draped crochet top

Hello lovely people...

Draping is an art of wrapping beautiful fabric around the body.
Asymmetry is an abstract form of art.
When compiled together in fashion it can be used to create infinite beautiful garments.

Today I have created an asymmetric draped top by using these two principles.
This top has elastic waistband and asymmetry around side seams and sleeves.
One sleeve is a normal plain sleeve while other is a loose flowy sleeve.
Draped effect looks like a cowl at one of the side seam.
Abstract looks more fashionable and more classy.
The fabric is a mix of crochet and printed cotton fabric.
It can be paired with shorts, skin tight jeans or trousers, or even flowy skirts.
It's more of an outing top suitable for weekend hangouts or traveling.
Check out the images below and hope you will enjoy it.

More draping styles coming out soon.

I take customized orders one can mail me:

mayaethnicwear@gmail.com