Shilpmanjari
An ode to Rani Jyotsna Mishra of Ayodhya
Through the glass of past..Through the window panes of the past
Manjari often looked back and found a whimsical longing for the past. Partly it was because of her family legacy, where she ventured out to create Shilpmanjari inspired by finding a batua in her great grandmother’s almirah, partly it was because of respect towards a time when art and artisans were not only given their due, but also actively patronized.
There is an understated charm to how royalty dresses – with celebration of local textile and handicraft, an aesthetic revelry of the finer things in life. In an age where subtlety and understatement is becoming a thing of the past, these collectibles give us quiet, elegant beauty that makes you stand part from the crowd..
Rani Jyotsna Mishra embodied this grace all through her life, resplendent in her Banarasis and tissue and chiffon sarees, trailed by a quiet dignity.
Manjari pays a tribute to her mother who taught her that beauty always needed to be carried with subdued elegance..
Darbar Collection
The word Darbar evokes a certain grandeur, a place of decorum and elegance, a place where everyone was obliged to be at their very best. No material was too rich, no technique too intricate, no piece too elaborate to be carried. This is a theme that is common throughout the world – Indian kings and queens were decked up magnificently in silk and muslins, the European nobility were gleaming and glittering in capes and coats. Velvet and satin finds a favour with regalia all over the globe. Here is our interpretation of the Darbar clothing – rich, classy, sophisticated pieces hand made with only the best of material, craft and sensibilities , adorned with precious and semi-precious stones.
Exquisite Collections
Discover a stunning collection of sarees, where timeless tradition meets modern elegance. Each piece is meticulously crafted with intricate designs and luxurious fabrics, perfect for making every occasion unforgettable.
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Panchtantra Collection
Fascinated by folklores, Manjari takes a lot of inspiration from the fables that are a part of our collective memories. Tales with great, magnificent characters, colourful birds and magical animals. She was captivated by these myths and sought to pay a homage to the rich tapestry of imagination and folklore through her Panchtantra collection..
The Kaamdhenu is the wish fulfilling cow and the Kadamba tree on the riverbank takes us back to days where Lord Krishna might be playing His flute somewhere around. Eravat is the regal elephant, vehicle of the King of the Gods – Indra and the Sun God smiles in his resplendent glory as he is painted in traditional Awadhi wedding rituals..Two parrots talk, a horse gallops, birds are perched on branched trees and might take off any minute..
Animals and birds all walk and fly across time to give roar and wings to this gorgeous collection..
Shubhrajyotsna
Rani Jyotsna Mishra was a devoted artist. She painted, embroidered, sang – did everything that can make this world a more beautiful place all the while being a pillar for her family. Being a matriarch of a huge extended family was challenging yet she did it with dignity and grace. In the hustle-bustle of days, there was always time stolen for creativity, to sit down and craft things with one’s own hands.
It was she, who inculcated an appreciation for design and an aptitude for the skill of handicrafts in me. I owe all of my creativity to my Amma..I was very young , practically a child when Amma taught me embroidery and sewing. But the education went further than that – nothing could ever be kept haywire in her room, every thing had a place and away to be, Victorian table covers and setting arrangements were things that I was responsible for tending to.It was a lesson in aesthetics, a discipline in orderliness. It was the sage, profound truth that beauty must be created and sustained – even in ordinary, everyday circumstances.
Shilpmanajri was the natural culmination of it all – seeds now in full bloom , me returning to my roots, an ode to Amma.
We exist because the artist in her did.