An immersive Silver Jubilee of craft & legacy: Shravan Kummar ties 25 years of craft to his mother’s loom

Drifting silks, classical notes and centuries-old art pieces set the stage for Margazhi, designer Shravan Kummar’s 25th-anniversary showcase. Set at Utsavam, a heritage-inspired venue shaped as an extension of Kummar’s aesthetic, the evening unfolded like a saree museum. Kanjivarams and Banarasis lined the venue, inviting viewers to pause and look closer. One corner was devoted to his mother, with her personal sarees on display. “She has been one of my biggest muses. My journey in fashion is deeply tied to her and everything she represents,” Kummar said.As live raaga music filled the air, guests moved through installations featuring 300-year-old Tanjore paintings and fabric displays that swayed gently in the breeze. “When they move, it feels like every saree is trying to tell its story,” he noted.The evening culminated in a fashion presentation interwoven with dance performances inspired by Krishna. “The narrative of Krishna’s victorious dances stayed with me — the symbolism, the movement, the celebration… I believe it’s the colours that tell the story… a reflection of life in all its hues,” Kummar said. Calling Marghazi “an experience rooted in craft and heritage,” he added, “It took us almost two and a half years to put this together… It’s been a labour of love.”