ABOUT US
Kapardara [ KAH-PAR-DAARA] • Mewari
The Ethos of the Name
The word Kapardara comes from the native language of Rajasthan, Mewari meaning a place for keeping jewellery and clothes.
A design house based on Indian craftsmanship, a perfect imperfection of a human hand and the labour of love. Borrowing from this rich tradition is Kapardara, a Jaipur-based brand started by sister duo Geetanshu and Sneha Shekhawat. Kapardara was founded with the goal of producing strong, edgy and impactful designs using time-honoured methods like Miniature art and Ada Kaam. We wanted to create something more profound that genuinely inspired people and was exceptional with a distinct tale. Since the beginning, our emphasis on uniqueness and individuality in our work has been our catchphrase.
A Universe of Inspiration
Sisters Sneha and Geetanshu Shekhawat grew up listening to stories of palaces, gems, and vintage attire and were always drawn to traditional workmanship grounded in their Rajputana descent. With self-taught skills in fashion, they founded Kapardara with the goal of creating powerful and unique designs through time-honoured techniques like miniature art and ada kaam. We turn to the vastness of the universe for inspiration – be it faraway galaxies or lush jungles. Closely watching the world drives us to create striking drapes in organza and silk.
Woven with Intent
The Signature Stroke
The fusion of miniature painting and hand embroidery has developed into a Kapardara signature.
Kapardara has been awarded the prestigious Grazia Young Fashion Award 2022 and has been featured alongside some of the renowned names in the industry, including Harnaaz Sandhu, Kajol, Vidya Balan, Taapsee, Ramya Krishnan, Masoom Minawala, Diipa Khosla, Aashna Shroff, Genelia Deshmukh, and Sara Ali Khan.
Handmade in the Kapardara studio, each piece is a culmination of the power of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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