Yathawat SS'18

यथावत | YATHAWAT | Unchanged

Change is an inevitable aspect of existence. It is observed in everything which one can perceive. Even when an object or a form changes, there is something inherent that remains the same. It is an unseen reality which creates oneness in everything that is known as “Creation”. It is the existence of creation which uninterruptedly passes through every change. If we free ourselves to look beyond perceivable, we can witness the consistent, uninterrupted and pure existence of creation. The collection follows through the reassessment of key pillars which also defines the arc of my creative journey until now. While doing that it was inevitable to restrain from today’s perception and I discovered some elements from my previous process which were unnoticed then. Yathavat is an attempt to consciously observe the profound, subtle and intuitive change that has passed through my work over the years. Moreover, it is an opportunity to experience the unseen, consistent reality which has quietly traveled through each of my collections. It composes of textures and state-of-the-art silhouette mostly speaking through layers and mixes of drapes and construction.

our purpose

VAISHALI S Couture exists to inspire a new approach to fashion that entirely relies on artisanal crafts. Our mission is to bring back the fading skill of hand weaving to a global luxury level and share its immense cultural value and social potential with the world.

About Vaishali Shadangule

Our Founder and creative director, Vaishali Shadangule draws inspiration from her ability to observe and listen while letting her designs speak for themselves. Born in the small town of Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Vaishali realized her passion at a very young age and has been experimenting with handwoven textiles and their applications for just over two decades. A creative powerhouse, the designer extends her work with textiles to art and design, infusing it with spontaneity and zest.

More about Vaishali

Design and Luxury

Since our inception, we have directed our active focus entirely upon modernizing traditional hand-woven textile infrastructure, with belief in its ability to ensure sustainability and lessen its environmental impact. It is our unspoken promise to our artisans and customers alike to continue to use natural resources and create a product of the highest quality. Craftsmanship and design run proudly through the veins of our brand.

Environmental Sustainability

Vaishali S primarily believes in the idea of going back to the old, and the 'simpler ways of living'. Our founder's upbringing, coupled with her natural direction towards minimalistic production have become a manual for us to follow. Not an inch of fabric goes to waste within our production unit, and we ensure that by using only materials of the best of quality, we improve garment longevity, and push forward the 20 year old principle of sustainability that we have been carrying forth.

Social Sustainability

Vaishali S Couture consistently focuses on elevating the status of weavers across the country, empowering and enabling them to make informed choices that progressively and sustainably enrich their lives. Since 2001, Vaishali S has adopted over 3000 families across India, aiming to support them and create a society that will guarantee their livelihood for the years to come. We've also added additional priorities to engage women into our supply chain, and support our own.

Our Weavers

In the last decade, we can proudly say that VAISHALI S Couture has become a modern window into the world of Indian luxury craftsmanship. Since 2001, we have explored the Indian states of Assam, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka and rediscovered over 15 different weaving techniques. We wish to continue this journey to discover all the handweaving traditions of India and the World.

Our Weaves and Textures

We at VAISHALI S Couture take pride in the fact that each one of our fabrics is thoughtfully engineered by our creative director. Only through textiles woven by hand we are able to create different intricate motives and patterns. Furthermore, we actively work on cutting down our supply chain to allow our weavers to be paid above the norm and give them respect, personal interaction, and recognition.