The best thing about autumn, discounting the fact that Chennai has never experienced it, is the changing colours. From green to yellow to russet and finally to different shades of beautiful reds, the colours of the leaves go through an inspiring transformation process. Capturing this palette of subtle and classic colours is city-based boutique Mayuri’s ‘Dakshin Autumn Collection 2012’. “Though Chennai has only one season throughout the year, we thought some of these colours will work well this season,” says Thangam Mathai, designer and owner of the store.
Apart from the changing shades of autumn, the focus of the collection is also on other ubiquitous aspects of autumn such as the maple leaves. “And since there are many different colours in the autumn season, there are different shades of the same colours that have been used,” says Mathai, pointing at a collection of vibrant silk saris. “The highlight of this collection is the use of bright and exciting colours.”
With minimum work on the saris, their simplicity highlights the essence of autumn, giving them a classy and elegant look. The saris which have a single colour tone in the body area are wonderfully contrasted by another bright colour (block prints, mostly) either in the pallu or the falls.
The half-and-half sari range, especially a bright green and red sari with hints of black and white, are definite eye-catchers and if teamed up with the right accessories, will complete a wonderful chic elegant look.
The plain cream sari with black, gold and brown block printing is a perfect example of how each sari has such minute detailing, and will be completely visible only if the sari is opened out. The kalamkari work with kundan detaining on an otherwise-plain sari is proof of the variety that the collection boasts of. “We have a few cottons as well, but more silk saris are part of this collection,” says Mathai.
The saris are available till September 15 at a price range of Rs 2,000 to Rs 7,000 at Mayuri outlets in Nungambakkam and Alwarpet. For details, call 24672773.
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