A Story of the Warp & Weft

Abraham & Thakore present a collection drawing from the language of Indian dress style to create new style expressions, at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI.

Lifestyle InsiderSketch by designers Abraham & Thakore

Two icons of Indian clothing—the dhoti and the lungi, the collection, presented on Sustainable Fashion Day, are reimagined through a contemporary lens. The bordered dhoti appears as playful handkerchief skirts and babydoll tops, while the lungi’s fluid geometry informs menswear that is both trendy and relaxed.

Textile innovation is at the heart of ‘Warp & Weft’. Indian designers Abraham & Thakore rework ikat in 100% Tencel as a base yarn instead of the traditional cotton, lending this heritage weave an unexpected lightness, balancing tradition and fluidity.

Menswear emerges with quiet strength, defined by bandhgalas, bundis, and kurtas touched with subtle shimmer. Women swear carries a whisper of glamour through sequins, metallic’s, and embroidery that remain refined.

Lifestyle InsiderFluid shapes with an Indian touch

‘Warp & Weft’ is where threads cross: past and future, structure and flow, discipline and ease, day and night. Abraham & Thakore invite audiences to experience a collection that continues their legacy of collapsing boundaries and reimagining Indian clothing for the present.

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