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Ritu Agnihotri

Ritu Agnihotri

4.9 (artist rating)

37 testimonials

"You could say I was one of the pioneers in fashion design, and what a struggle it was at the time!"

"I'm Ritu Agnihotri, and to me, to have the ability to create is something I treasure dearly. I so enjoyed the drawing classes I used to take during my free time. I would sit quietly making my own sketches and paintings.

"I was born on September 6, 1961, which makes me part of a generation when fashion design was new to India. You could say I was one of the pioneers in fashion design, and what a struggle it was at the time! After graduating from the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, I pursued my dreams with earnest. Now I specialize in textile design featuring a blend of embroidered work with strong print lines.

"What I enjoy doing most are textured prints, which are not the regular flat prints you find in the markets. I use traditional motifs from different regions in India, but I make them slightly different. It's not contrived, as I intentionally avoid drawing it out too perfectly.

"When I exhibited my designs in Calcutta, all who came appreciated what they saw. Through their comments I was aware they could tell my designs are somewhat different from what they usually see in the market. I also had an exhibition in Kenya with my prints and embroideries, and I realized I felt a connection with the rustic prints they make there. I am familiar with historic patterns, and believe the vibrant compositions in their woven baskets and fabrics can be related to the way we Indians use our colors.

"Just like I connect with the past, I have a deep bond with the prints I make, which are all done with linoleum cuts. I make the designs on a rubber plate and etch out my patterns, then take a paper impression. During those moments of creation, I am just quiet and at peace with everything around me, while inside I am vibrant with energy that gets transferred into my designs. It's an incredible exploratory moment. All the prints you see come from my initial explorations, which I transform into something you can relate to.

"I've made my prints and designed my clothes with a lot of passion and delight; I hope you enjoy wearing them."

Cause Badges

Preserving Traditions

Empowering Women

34 items by Ritu Agnihotri

Amethyst EnchantmentPurple Cotton Tunic Blouse from India

Size: S

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$69.99~~ $59.49
Ebony FloralHandwoven Floral Cotton Embroidered Black Tunic Top

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$54.39~~ $46.23
Gray FloralWomen's Handwoven Cotton Tunic Top

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$59.99~~ $50.99
Cool GardenArtisan Crafted Floral Cotton Solid Tunic Top

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$59.99~~ $50.99
Waves of OrissaCotton Tunic Blouse India Handwoven Ikat Embellished

Size: S,M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$79.99~~ $67.99
Jungle FashionistaHandwoven Grey Cotton Tunic with Embroidery from India

Size: S

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$59.99~~ $50.99
Lovely LilacGray and Purple Block Print Cotton Tunic from India

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$69.99~~ $59.49
Elegant RoseRose Pink 100% Cotton Embroidered Front Button Tunic

Size: S

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$49.99~~ $42.49
Blue FloralIndia Handwoven Cotton Blouse

Size: M,L,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$67.99~~ $57.79
Blue FlameBlue Ikat Handwoven Cotton Tunic

Size: XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$59.99~~ $50.99
Song of the HillWhite Kantha Stitch Embroidered Triangle Cotton Tunic

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$59.99~~ $50.99
Morning JoyHand Made Cotton Embroidered Tunic Top from India

Size: XL

5.0

~~$49.99~~ $42.49
Sea BreezeCotton Top For Women Long Sleeveless Blouse

Size: L

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$39.99~~ $33.99
Desert EmpressTunic Top Cotton Blouse Beige Brown India

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$47.99~~ $40.79
Rose of MangalgiriHandcrafted Block Printed Cotton Patterned Blouse Top

Size: L,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$64.99~~ $55.24
Kota Doria Bliss in DaffodilHandwoven Cotton Scarf in Daffodil from India

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$34.99~~ $29.74
Sky PathsHand Embroidered Blue Handwoven Cotton Blouse

Size: M,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$74.99~~ $63.74
Whispering RainBlue Ikat Handwoven Cotton Tunic

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$54.99~~ $46.74
Kota Doria Bliss in TurquoiseHandwoven Cotton Scarf in Turquoise from India

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$34.99~~ $29.74
RefreshingGreen and Yellow Embroidered Cotton Blouse

Size: S

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$47.99~~ $40.79
Summer BreezeHandmade Cotton White Blouse Top Fair Trade

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$77.99~~ $66.29
Desert SapphireHand Embroidered Handwoven Brown Cotton Tunic

Size: XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$44.99~~ $38.24
Blue CloudIndia Handwoven Cotton Blouse

Size: S

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$54.99~~ $46.74
Peachy TrendArtisan Crafted 100% Cotton Peach Blouse from India

Size: S

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$59.99~~ $50.99
Tangerine FloralHandcrafted Floral Cotton Orange Blouse Tunic Top

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$61.19~~ $52.01
Dancing Bubbles in PeachHand Crafted 100% Cotton Blouse in Peach and White

Size: L,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$67.99~~ $57.79
Classy WineArtisan Crafted Embroidered 100% Silk Tunic

Size: M,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$98.99~~ $84.14
Scarlet LotusSilk Tunic Grey and Embroidered Apparel India

Size: S,M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$121.99~~ $103.69
Silk AllureHand Embroidered Handwoven Blue Silk Tunic from India

Size: S,M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$109.99~~ $93.49
Midnight JewelWomen's Cotton Embroidered Blouse Top

Size: L

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$49.99~~ $42.49
Lemon LimeHandwoven Cotton Embroidered Blouse Top

Size: S,M,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$57.99~~ $49.29
Midnight BouquetWomen's Floral Silk Patterned Tunic Top

Size: S,XL

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$100.29~~ $85.25
Ikat StarsHand Made Women's Geometric Cotton Patterned Blouse Top

Size: M

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$77.99~~ $66.29
Rose FloralFloral Embroidery Cotton Tunic Top

Size: M,L

4.9 (Ritu Agnihotri)

~~$67.99~~ $57.79

37 Testimonials for Ritu Agnihotri

Iris

Thank you so much, Ritu, for adding such wonderful tops to my wardrobe! I love the way they always fit just right, are so comfortable to wear, and show so much care and attention to detail. The fabrics are wonderful, and the tops are so stylish, even for a very senior ""senior."" You have opened a fashion world to me that is creative, beautiful to see, and a pleasure to wear. Thank you very much for sharing your talents.

Youra

The embroideries on this shirt is so in details that it looks like real flowers!

Ohio/USA

I love this top! I have two! One in each color offered so far! Light weight and well sewn! Charming details! When do the other colors arrive?

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