The Baksa Project

Pochampally Ikat Jacket

My great grandmother's Pochampally Ikat saree from 1975 turned into a jacket. The saree had been lying in a baksa for 33 years

My great grandmother's Pochampally Ikat saree from 1975 turned into a jacket. The saree had been lying in a baksa for 33 years

Frill detailing around the torso made using the saree's pallu (click to zoom)
Wide peak lapel collar (click to zoom)

Narayanpet Cotton Coat

My mother's Narayanpet cotton saree from the early 90s turned into a double breasted coat.

My mother's Narayanpet cotton saree from the early 90s turned into a double breasted coat.

Slim notch lapel collar (click to zoom)
Double frill detailing running cross the length of the coat (click to zoom)