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Sandip Agarwal

Sandip Agarwal

"It is challenging to start on your own, but my passion for my work has always kept me faithful to my plan and not drift from my chosen path."

"Hello Friends! I am Sandip from Hisar. I am honestly not really sure how or when I got into fashion to begin with. It feels like fashion has always been a big part of my life. Ever since childhood I have always wanted to be in a creative field. In my initial years I learnt this art by visiting fabric weavers, printing mills and dyeing mills in various parts of India. I was really fascinated to see how fabric is printed in different ways from one region to another. Be it a block printing, screen printing, hand printing or stencil printing, every print has its own unique characteristic.

"I went to New York for some months and there I explored fashion. I attended fashion weeks and workshops and this made my passion fiercer, so I started my own venture in India. It is challenging to start on your own, but my passion for my work has always kept me faithful to my plan and not drift from my chosen path. I have always believes in taking the road less traveled.

"Now, I have my own workshop with a team of skilled artisans, who give shape to my imagination and design, creating high quality products. We mostly use natural fibers such as cotton, silks, linen, tensile, bamboo, wool and cashmere. We do not make any fabrics. We obtain them from the local market.

"I love designing and creating new designs. The best thing about my work is that it gives me freedom to experiment with new ideas and techniques. I have a self-acquired knowledge about fashion. I have learnt different aspects of this art over the years by exploring different parts of India and the world.

"At times I find it challenging to communicate my ideas; it is not always easy to put everything on paper.

"I mostly get inspired by Indian history related to arts and crafts. My designs are modern with a classic touch, according to the trends and forecasts. Different people have different fashion sense and styles, so it’s very challenging to create something that will meet the demands of the clients.

"Our work is mostly labor intensive so we contribute to the community by generating employment opportunities and also encourage women to work. I see myself as experimenting with different things and understanding this art more."

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Yolanda

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02/24/2021

"Gift"

stylish

Best Uses

evening wear

Purchased Item:

Urban Chic, Black and White Sequined Polyester Caftan from India

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Cynthia

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02/18/2021

"Comfy BoHo Chic"

These are simply made but very comfortable and give a classy casual look. I think for spring and summer outings, sandals will do, but in cooler weather a long sleeve top with short boots will be a good look as well.

Best Uses

Depending on the top you choose, these can be worn anywhere, anytime

Purchased Item:

Casual Blue Comfort, Handmade Blue Cotton Stretch Pair of Casual Capri Pants

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Anne

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02/11/2021

"Very comfortable to wear"

This is a really comfy skirt for spring an summer. The elastic appears solid. It would be much nicer if the embroidery continued around the back of the skirt.

Best Uses

casual wear

Purchased Item:

Spring Feast, Blue Cotton Floral Embroidered Short Casual Skirt

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Anne

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02/11/2021

"Silk feels beautiful"

Warm, lemon colour. The silk feels lovely against the skin, and being a natural fibre, not clammy. The sleeves are striking, but a bit too long or too wide to be practical - its easy to drag them through your food or catch them in a door.

Best Uses

evening or semiformal wear, any season but winter

Purchased Item:

Serene Breeze, 100% Silk Ecru-Colored Tunic with Bell Sleeves from India

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Dorothy

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02/03/2021

"Royal Roses Embroidered Tunic"

A beautiful blue. Well made. I would prefer the blouse to be a bit shorter. Although I am an XL (India size), Im only 5 feet. Most blouses are a bit long on me because of the larger size.

Best Uses

For dressier occasions

Purchased Item:

Royal Roses, Blue and Orange Floral Motif Embroidered Tunic from India

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Ann

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01/25/2021

"Lovely shirt"

Beautiful shirt, nice material, design. Had to exchange the Medium for a Large, a bit snug in the shoulders. Great customer service too.

Best Uses

Casual dress
For casual wear, afternoon or evening

Purchased Item:

Roses and Pansies, Handcrafted Blue Cotton Denim Embroidered Long Sleeve Blouse

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