Reimagining
Draupadi & Meerabai
Rendering style
CHARACTER BEHAVIOUR
CLOTHES
Pastel Orange defines her personality of calmness and also depicts the Bhagwa color of Hindu devotion movement. Dusty Pink symbolizes love, affection for Krishna and tranquility, and timeless elegance in her nature.
ACCESSORIES & EMBROIDERY/ HANDLOOM
Gold jewelry depicts the rich tradition of Rajasthan. Pink flower jewelry depicts her simplicity and soft elegance in her personality. Green and Blue in peacock feather depicts the presence and devotion for Krishna. Embroidery/Handloom - Shisha work, Gota work and Rabari work
Character desicription for MEERABAI
Character desicription for DRAUPADI
Final silhouette and line art
CHARACTER BEHAVIOUR
CLOTHES
Red to represent the fearlessness and feminism of Draupadi. Orange depicts her birth from Yagya (fire).
ACCESSORIES & EMBROIDERY/ HANDLOOM
the gold and silver combination represents the rich culture and the significance of silver oxidized jewelry with the Chikankari and Zari Zardozi work.
Rendering style
Silhouette & Line art explorations
Greyscale & greyscale with lighting
DRAUPADI'S FINAL RENDER
Final silhouette and line art
Silhouette & Line art explorations
Greyscale & greyscale with lighting
MEERABAI'S FINAL RENDER
FINAL RENDERS
Pose exploration sheet
Pose exploration sheet
Concept
The project aims to reimagine and modernize Indian mythological characters, incorporating modern Indian fashion and regional embroideries & handlooms. The aim is to make these figures more familiar to younger generations and raise awareness of India's rich textile traditions, while also showcasing the cultural significance of these mythological figures.
