Souvenir Design
Designing Souvenirs for Finance Minister of India & Nirmala Sitharaman and Chief Minister of Sikkim
Souvenir Design for Finance Minister and Chief Minister of Sikkim using indigenous wool of Sikkim and textile processes to create jackets as part of the political visit to Gangtok, Sikkim.
+ Souvenir Design, Textile Crafts.
+ End to End Design and Production.
Agenda
What
Designing Souvenir Collection for 3 eminent guests in NABARD event around G20 in Gangtok, Sikkim,
Why
In an effort to expand the scope of presenting the guests with Made In Sikkim memento that reflects the materiality of Sikkim.
How
By creating with natural and indigenous materials and significant traditional symbols of Sikkimese cultural.
How can
symbolism be used effectively
for souvenirs?
RESEARCH & INSPIRATION
.jpg)
Phalneu
Bumpa
Deconstructing
Symbolism in the context of Sikkim
Inspired by the Phalneu and Bumpa.
+ Has Sikkim Identity
+ Is symbolic of Financial Prosperity.
+ Can be materialised efficiently.
UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE
Determining Material Properties
Understanding the materials
Trying out techniques
VISUALISATION
3 Overcoat Jackets
3 Personalities
3 Souvenirs
​​
+ Conceptualising woollen Overcoat Jackets as souvenirs
​
+ Indigenous to Sikkim in terms of materiality
+ Colour, Material and Trim for the product decided at this stage.
MATERIALISATION
Trials and
methods for production
+ Banpala Wool of Sikkim
+ Aari Embroidery Technique
+ Tools used -
Khakha
Frame
Hand embroidery Needle
Staining substance
THE FINAL SET
+ Detailed trim like hand embroidered name tag for personalisation.
​
+ Infinity knots covering cuffs, and collar with utility pockes.t
+ Assymetric Jacket with Vertical Stripes
​
+ Utility pockets.
​
+ For Sikkim CM and NABARD Chairperson.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman and CM PS Tamang