"Colors bright and brushes sway,
Joyful moments come to play.
Movement, rhythm, life in thread,
Celebration carried where you’re led."
The Celebration
Sari ID: 26 NAWA CLB AAM
By Nawal Kishor
Collection: Journey and Exile
Created by: Nawal Kishore, Ghaziabad,
Sari Details: Acrylics on ombré-dyed Benares silk
Includes: Blouse kit (materials for two blouses) and certificate of authenticity
Care: Dry clean only by textile specialist
Status: Available for sale
The Artist
Nawal Kishore is a fine artist known for his distinctive style that blends vibrant colors with abstract, cubist-inspired forms. His work predominantly explores human emotions and relationships, often portraying figures with geometric shapes and expressive faces. His use of bold color contrasts and intricate patterns invites viewers to engage with themes of connection, spirituality, and cultural identity.
The Inspiration
The Celebration draws from Nawal’s fascination with the vibrancy and energy of life itself. He seeks to capture happiness, communal joy, and the sheer delight of living in every stroke and color. The sari becomes a canvas for optimism, translating ephemeral moments of celebration into a textile that can be experienced, worn, and shared.
Through this work, Nawal emphasizes the beauty of presence and the joy found in small gestures, turning everyday movement and color into a living narrative.
From Sari to Art
Working on silk demanded careful technique, as the delicate fabric responds differently than traditional canvas. Nawal relied solely on brushes and colors, avoiding outlining or other technical tools, letting intuition guide the process. The composition balances fluidity with precision, ensuring the sari remains elegant, wearable, and visually harmonious.
The result is a textile where joy, color, and movement converge—a sari that celebrates life while remaining functional and graceful.
Message for the World
Nawal invites the wearer to embrace joy, optimism, and presence.