Fashion inspired by Goddess Parvati

The fourth day of Lakme Fashion Week saw Sashikant Naidu present his line 'Parvati' -- a range of ethnic designs inspired by goddess of the same name, who represents the woman of the universe.

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Keeping in mind that these are summer garments, the designer chose cottons, tussars and muls to create free-flowing, comtemporary designs inspired by nature with an emphasis on khadi, which was entirely hand-painted. Check it out.

First up is this brown, billowing kaftan, with hints of shine and patterning that emerges from a large embroidered disc, which is the focal point of the piece.

Next is a beige halter outfit, which flows into two distinct panels from either side of the neck, each embellished by pale blue florals.

Nicole Faria stands tall in a one-sided cascading ensemble, moving from printed black to red.

Marianna Dias models a pretty sun dress, which flairs becomingly at the bottom.

Foliage comes to the fore on this green and white wrap-around number.

Surelee Joseph strikes a pose in an empire-waisted outfit that boasts of an asymmetric hemline.

We see Nicole Faria once more in a rather traditional-looking green and yellow drape.

Brown and black go together well on this sari -- and don't miss the lacy petticoat that in deliberately exposed around the ankles.

Naidu strikes a pose with his models, holding a bouquet that was presented to him at the end of the showing.