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Preserving ancient textile tradition: pero

Last updated on: September 19, 2009 


Photographs: Sanjay Sawant
pero by Aneeth Arora is a label dedicated to utilising the textiling skills and traditions of ancient India. This season, the focus is on fabrics like ikats and natural dyed khadi from Andhra Pradesh and checks and stripes from Madhya Pradesh. The predominant colours are red and white. Take a look.

Strawberry musings make their way out first, courtesy this country-girl peasant-style outfit.

Plain and simple


Next up is a panelled shirt, worn over very comfy-looking linen pants for men. The flipflops add a relaxed touch.

Layer it out


Arora mixes and matches multiple prints and layers for that effortless boho-chic effect.

In the urban direction


Things take a subtle but distinct turn with this pretty white number, which leaves behind the country cutie and picks up on the urban belle.

Going dotty


Dotted jodhpurs go charmingly well with a pale peasant blouse, with a scarf worn over one shoulder.

Cool cat


Sahil Shroff looks at home in this cool get-up -- relaxed pants, topped off with a layered shirt and neckscarf.

Show off those gams


In hotpants, teamed with a flowing vest, blouse and jhola-style bag.

The whole set


A few of Arora's creations take to the ramp one last time at the closing of her show. What do you think of her country couture?