It was in the year 2015, when aikeyah introduced appliqué on organza, the inspiration then came from the ethereal and the delicate craft of ‘Chikankari’. Wanted to re create the shadow play chikankari lends to the sheerness of the fabric , but yet do it the aikeyah way. Signature roses came into play, to create the most dreamy appliqués, still a favourite, probably a ‘hand me down’ into saris, dupatta and various silhouettes there on. For ‘Sumor’ this summer of 2025, i wanted to replicate the magic, taking the tradition but decorating it our way. Featured here, is a baroque motif embroidered in thread cords, reminiscing the light play of appliqué. Calling it ‘araliya’ as it some how reminds me of the flower. #traditionallymodern