The Indian Sparrow

Sonali, a fashion designer by profession with her international experience with Ralph Lauren and working as a merchandiser and head of embroidery design with designer Azeem Khan, began her own venture called The Indian Sparrow. TheIndian Sparrow based in Pune, has a wide product range like hand-looms, lacquer ware, handcrafted leather, hand-spun and hand-woven scarves and stoles and earthen ware. Sonali openly shares with us on how this venture turned out to be a living testimony of God’s Love.

Here is what Sonali had to share.... over to you Sonali...

“It began out of a broken life! Had a break for quite sometime... Well life threw a few curve balls at me....where I was just trying to find myself! But God has been faithful… God has truly raised me and strengthened me through His grace and love and blessed me with the desires of my heart...and thats The Indian Sparrow...a living testimony of His love.

I launched The Indian Sparrow in October 2012.... Right from planning to participate in Kitsch Mandi, a flea market, that happened for the first time in Pune....to the sourcing, the label design, the printed labels....in 2 and a half weeks time....was all ready by 28th Oct, the day of the exhibition! Since then I began exploring my little space in this whole Fashion drama! My heart has always cherished the stories that hands create...be it hand-looms or embroidery or any other path...

My inspiration....indeed my homeland...Untamed India...who has shaped up her heritage over the ages...and whose stories we still hear, embrace and thrive on :)... The Indian Sparrow was just dropped in my spirit by God...a name perfect for the unassuming handcrafted stories of India...with an eternal sky to explore… “

 Have a look at the products she offers

 

Click here to view her Face book page for updates and if you have any enquiries you can email Sonali at theindiansparrow@gmail.com

Images via TheIndian Sparrow

 

Mrunal’s Boutique

Recently I had the pleasure to meet Mrunal Khimji, a fashion designer and consultant based here in Oman, who is constantly stimulated by creativity and boundless talent. Mrunal was trained as a jewelry designer at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York and pursued her career at Rosy Blue, an international jewellery firm as a product developer and designer. But her love and passion, besides theatre, has always been to design clothes. And that’s how Mrunal’s Boutique was formed which is located in Qurum, Muscat. Mrunal creates unique one-off pieces, works on private orders and provides consultation on designs to her clients that suit their style and body. Her diverse collection ranges from corporate wear to cocktail dresses, traditional to modern, casual to party wear, beautiful Indian ethnic wear to Dhofari dresses. As I browsed through her collection, I realised she had an elegant mix of styles that were feminine and unique and her choice of fabrics brings in a sense of luxury and sophistication. She has a team of embroiders and tailors who caters to customized work and exquisite embroidery.  And to top it all up the interiors of the boutique is stylishly done up and it showed that personal style and interiors go hand in hand.

 

 

 

 

Besides clothes Mrunal’s boutique also showcases jewelry and footwear designed by her friends.

 

 

 

If you would like to get in touch with Mrunal Khimji to know more about her work you can email her at mrunalsboutique@mosaic.om and click here to access her website or here for Mrunal’s Boutique facebook page.

Stay tuned to view her upcoming collection!

Images are clicked by me

Tuni

Anjali Krishnan, a mechanical engineer by profession, whose passion for designing clothes and her love for fabrics envisioned an online store called Tuni. Her inspiration comes from traveling to different countries and within India and currently she is based in Singapore. This recently launched brand embraces vibrant colours and beautiful prints. Her fabrics are handpicked and she gives life to these fabrics through her designs. Most of her pieces are exclusive and unique as she keeps limited number of pieces.

Click here to explore her online store and here to browse through her facebook page.


Images via Tuni

Duralee

Duralee, a fast growing decorative fabric industry has created a niche in the interior design world. They offer a sophisticated line of fresh fabric with beautiful contemporary designs and great colours, both printed and woven. They also offer cutting-edge trim options and innovative furniture frames. They are based in Bay Shore, New York and their products can be purchased in many showrooms worldwide.


Enjoy their world of beautiful fabrics and designs!

Browse through their catalogue here or click here to view their facebook page and you can get in touch with them at info@duralee.com


Images via Duralee