Mahatma Gandhi once remarked...
Tara Bhuyan is fortunate and proud to have been born one, to have been caressed by the softness and richness of the amazing golden Muga, white Pat, and warm Eri silks that her grandmother and mother wore every day in the unique style of the 'mekhela sador', the traditional dress of Assam.
It was only when she left home at the age of sixteen and came to Mumbai to pursue her junior college, that she realized how precious and rare the weaves and motifs of Assam were. Every time she wore her mother's 30-year-old 'hand-me-down' Muga mekhela sador, she was met with appreciative exclamations about the intricate motifs and the molten gold fabric that she was donning. It was then she started dreaming about the forms she could lend to these weaves to create global statements.
In 2014, she got a break to choreograph a fashion show in Toronto. Post that she also did a few shows in New Jersey, Toronto and recently in Washington DC for Assam Convention 2018 and in Sydney, Australia in October 2018. In all these shows, her uniqueness stood out with the western and traditional dresses using mostly customized weaved Assamese material - Muga Silk, Pat Silk, and Eri Silk stood second to none when it came to showcasing.
The merchandise of Tara Bhuyan would shortly be available on e-commerce platforms and is currently being retailed through the company web store wherein the collection comprises of women’s, evening wear, cocktail wear and summer collection 2019.
The words of the Mahatma are so apt about the beauteous weaves of Assam that Tara's endeavor is to take this dream beyond the loom.
The on-ramp Tara Bhuyan Bridal / Cocktail wear Collection for 2019 is a tour de force in Assamese tapestry. Having worked extensively with exotic motifs decorated with Zaree brocade, Tara recently presented a clothing line for the contemporary women. The evening witnessed Tara Bhuyan's fashion debut in India. The Showstopper for the show was Filmmaker Rima Das of Village Rockstars fame.
Despite lack of technical experience in the field of fashion, Tara's passion to uplift the weavers from back home in one of the remotest villages of Assam is what led her to showcase her dreams in the form of her design sensibilities.
Filmmaker Rima Das said,
“I would like to congratulate my friend Tara for her endeavor and it’s an honor for me to walk for her as she showcases her collection 'Woven dreams of Assam' as a part of Bridal and Cocktail wear 2019.
I was very excited when Tara came to me to be the showstopper for her maiden show in India, even the outfit which I would be wearing has been chosen by me which would be an evening gown made of one of the rarest silks in the world i.e. Muga silk embellished with Swarovski crystals.”
Tara Bhuyan's 2019 collection can be divided into two parts:
On the occasion, Designer Tara Bhuyan said,
“My design ideas start from the base, I intend to work on the bigger picture by visualizing the ramp. Through my designs, I want to show the world how with the usage of elegant weaves one makes an Indo-fusion outfit. My collection captures the essence and ethos of the Assamese tapestry. The sensitivity and the warmth of the craft traditions speak within the weaves of the North East.”
“Assamese women weave dreams on their looms!”
Tara Bhuyan is fortunate and proud to have been born one, to have been caressed by the softness and richness of the amazing golden Muga, white Pat, and warm Eri silks that her grandmother and mother wore every day in the unique style of the 'mekhela sador', the traditional dress of Assam.
It was only when she left home at the age of sixteen and came to Mumbai to pursue her junior college, that she realized how precious and rare the weaves and motifs of Assam were. Every time she wore her mother's 30-year-old 'hand-me-down' Muga mekhela sador, she was met with appreciative exclamations about the intricate motifs and the molten gold fabric that she was donning. It was then she started dreaming about the forms she could lend to these weaves to create global statements.
In 2014, she got a break to choreograph a fashion show in Toronto. Post that she also did a few shows in New Jersey, Toronto and recently in Washington DC for Assam Convention 2018 and in Sydney, Australia in October 2018. In all these shows, her uniqueness stood out with the western and traditional dresses using mostly customized weaved Assamese material - Muga Silk, Pat Silk, and Eri Silk stood second to none when it came to showcasing.
The merchandise of Tara Bhuyan would shortly be available on e-commerce platforms and is currently being retailed through the company web store wherein the collection comprises of women’s, evening wear, cocktail wear and summer collection 2019.
The words of the Mahatma are so apt about the beauteous weaves of Assam that Tara's endeavor is to take this dream beyond the loom.
The on-ramp Tara Bhuyan Bridal / Cocktail wear Collection for 2019 is a tour de force in Assamese tapestry. Having worked extensively with exotic motifs decorated with Zaree brocade, Tara recently presented a clothing line for the contemporary women. The evening witnessed Tara Bhuyan's fashion debut in India. The Showstopper for the show was Filmmaker Rima Das of Village Rockstars fame.
Despite lack of technical experience in the field of fashion, Tara's passion to uplift the weavers from back home in one of the remotest villages of Assam is what led her to showcase her dreams in the form of her design sensibilities.
Filmmaker Rima Das said,
“I would like to congratulate my friend Tara for her endeavor and it’s an honor for me to walk for her as she showcases her collection 'Woven dreams of Assam' as a part of Bridal and Cocktail wear 2019.
I was very excited when Tara came to me to be the showstopper for her maiden show in India, even the outfit which I would be wearing has been chosen by me which would be an evening gown made of one of the rarest silks in the world i.e. Muga silk embellished with Swarovski crystals.”
Tara Bhuyan's 2019 collection can be divided into two parts:
- Bridal/Wedding collection: The collection comprised of materials woven on natural color palettes that were tastefully crafted, distinctive with zaree (guna) brocade work with exotic motifs and rich hues of the northeast. This unique & exotic collection offers a wonderful mix of traditional and western styles. The intent was to give the collection an exotic & fresh look to wedding wear, so a lot of experimentation has been done on textiles to get the right color and weaves.
- Evening wear/Cocktail wear/Diva collection: This collection is unique and applies to all occasions of a wedding and glamour parties. The collection was all about a beautiful blend of Muga Silk & Earth color tones with Swarovski crystals, intricate detailing and surreal sequin work to give a rich luminous look.
On the occasion, Designer Tara Bhuyan said,
“My design ideas start from the base, I intend to work on the bigger picture by visualizing the ramp. Through my designs, I want to show the world how with the usage of elegant weaves one makes an Indo-fusion outfit. My collection captures the essence and ethos of the Assamese tapestry. The sensitivity and the warmth of the craft traditions speak within the weaves of the North East.”
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