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BASIC PRINT// 'NAG CHAMPA'

'Nag champa' is a project which includes a collection of prints inspired from the flower 'Nag champa' (Plumeria pudica). It involves the entire process from plant to print. 
About the plant

After sketching various plants I found this variety of Champa (Plumeria). This specific plant was took forward because of its unique leaves which looked like 'Nag'(Indian cobra), which is also probably the reason for its name.
Some initial sketches.
Next step was to pick the elements from the initial sketches and arrange them in repeat. 
Straight repeat in process.
Straight repeat and repeat unit.
Vertical half step in progress. 
Final print and color treatment.
Screen printed colorways on muslin.
Screen printed colorways on different fabrics:
1. Mul cotton  2. Chiffon and Georgette  3. Poplin  4. Spun silk  5. Chiffon  6. Synthetic organza
A shirt from one of the screen printed fabrics.
Bel, buta and buti
Some arrangement examples for buta and buti.
Course guide: Shambhavi Tiwari, Raju bhai
Course duration: 4 weeks
Model (shirt): Pankhuri Saxena
BASIC PRINT// 'NAG CHAMPA'
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BASIC PRINT// 'NAG CHAMPA'

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