Bag to differ

“I have always liked working with cotton,it’s best for summer. Khadi has interested me and this Spring-Summer I am going to make the most of it,” says Ahuja who has a studio in Sector 47 and a workshop in Delhi. Apart from designing tunics and suits,patchwork and thread embroidery are her only embellishments — the designer will be extending the use of khadi in her line of ethnic-chic bags. A believer that the most charming of outfits can sometimes look incomplete,if not paired with the right accessories,Ahuja launched a line of bags,clutches,hobos in Italian leather with Indian motifs. last year. “The bags got a good response but I want to make them completely Indian and khadi works really well,” informs the designer,an alumnus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology,Delhi where she studied leather apparel and design technology before working in leading leather export houses. The khadi clutches in earthy hues like mud brown,basil green and black are particularly impressive and boast of unique block-printed motifs. “Most karigars have pre-set blocks and I have to customise mine.

It requires a lot of hand labour,” says the 32-year-old who even coordinates suits with a matching bag on demand. “I have also designed textile bags and smaller totes that would appeal to a younger age group,” informs Ahuja.

Priced Rs 500 onwards,it’s a pocket-friendly

collection. “I am now looking to tie-up with stores to retail them but will now hold exhibitions at the end of this month,” sums up Ahuja.

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