Name: Vibhuti Rana, Parul Singh
Country: India

Year: 2022
Volume: Volume-7, Issue-2 (July-December)
Page Number: 94-98

India is the land of diversified culture and has roots in craft design philosophy which can be seen in its tradition. Indian heritage has been the source of inspiration for the generations from the past. It has been noticed that many renowned fashion designers have taken inspiration from our heritage and specified fashionable clothing to the world which has switched society’s insight. Observing the changing fashion for so many years, it can be concluded that heritage gives the whole designing industry a new dimension. From Kalamkari of Lucknow to Kashmiri pashmina, it is Indian heritage that inspires many innovations. It can also be said that there is a lot to explore in our culture. Fashion designers who are representing craft heritage on a global stage, creatively think and try to bring change. Indian fashion designers have contributed a lot in the international fashion world with their unmatched weaves, embroideries, fabrics and designs by bringing together their vast expertise, creativity and innovation. Another way of making people love heritage fashion is innovating it without losing the originality and ethnicity of the design. In this paper attempt has been made to discuss the application of Indian traditional accessories, draping styles to create western silhouettes.
Keywords: heritage, fashion, Indian, culture, inspiration, sustainable, design, innovation