Sangeeta Kilachand participates at Dhoom Dhaam Wedding at St. Regis on 3rd September 2016

Inspired by colour rush India has to offer and the rich textile heritage developed across the country, Sangeeta Kilachand’s designs draws the perfect juxtaposition between old word charm and new age royalty. Her eclectic collections bring stories and art to life, merely time-travelling to an era of rich embroideries and delicate silhouettes that fall like a dream.

With a keen interest in fashion from a young age, Sangeeta always found herself daring to contrast her drapes, inspired by local artisanal embroideries and techniques that lost their way as time passed by.Sangeeta Kilachand Couture thrives at fostering and reviving these forgotten techniques that evoke a regal eloquence – one stitch at a time.

With no formal training in the field, Sangeeta developed her craft through her extensive travel and a bubbling curiosity for ancient art, architecture and folklore. After dedicating years to researching the techniques and nuances of the textile and design industry in India, and collecting antique textiles for three decades, Sangeeta dedicated her time to creating timeless pieces by focusing on unmatched quality and traditional craftsmanship. Each creation by the studio is widely researched, inspired and constructed, with a keen focus on uniqueness, silhouette and fabric. Her strongest inspirations come from the Kutch Bhuj regions of Gujarat, indulging in marodi embroidery where the gold thread is handmade by her karigars and dressed on luxurious fabrics, with rich hues from natural vegetable dyes. This special embroidery is showcased on her signature abhas, which is the traditional costume of the region of Kutch. Vibrant contrasts and a combination of stitches, in ancient times, the women of Kutch wore the abhas in tie and dye fabrics with intricate zari. The fabric used to create abhas were either the atlas of Gajji or fine Chinese silk.

Sangeeta Kilachand Couture strives to combine the luxury and decadence of Maharaja era, raw handicrafts, traditional treasures with contemporary design values and unmatched aesthetics, to create the most beautiful pieces that stand the test of time.