Custom & Artisanal Apparel Design
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Worli, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
designs for clients near Lower Parel, Prabhadevi, Mahalaxmi, High Street Phoenix, Dadar West
I make custom clothes from old and rare fabrics, using patchwork and hand embroidery, and work with you to design each piece from scratch.
Pricing Guide
Bespoke Patchwork Blouses & Kurtis
Design & Fit
- Custom-tailored kurti-style or crop top cuts with fusing and full lining (mulmul or cotton).
- Includes padding options (cups) and studio fittings or virtual measurement consultations.
- Turnaround time of typically 2 to 3 weeks.
Materials & Finish
- Base: Premium natural fibers like Antique Gold Linen Silk, Raw Silk, or Hand-spun Cotton.
- Accents: Strategic placement of vintage Kutch embroidery, Banarsi Zari panels, or tribal weaves.
- Detailing: Handmade potli buttons, coin work, and contrasting piping.
Global Fusion Shawls & Dupattas
Textile Origins
- Global Vintage: Rare sourced textiles like Laos Silk (Tin Sinh), Balinese Songket, or Hemp hill tribe weaves.
- Indian Base: Organic Kala Cotton, Pure Linen, or Tussar Silk arranged in a collage layout.
Handcrafting
- Borders: Custom zero-waste "scrap lace" trims created from studio cuttings.
- Embellishment: Heavy handmade tassels, cowrie shells, antique coins, and mirror work (abhla).
- Stitching: Hand-done Kantha running stitches and decorative joining stitches.
Dimensions
- Approx. 2.5 meters length with generous width.
- Usable as a heavy dupatta, shawl, or throw.
Handloom Patchwork Sarees
Construction & Fabric
- Base: Bengal Matka Silk, silk-linen blends, or hand-spun cotton.
- Paneling: Full-length joining of Ajrakh, Bandhni, and Banarsi brocades into the body.
- Includes coordinated unstitched blouse piece (approx. 80cm to 1m).
Artistry
- Hand-embroidered Zardozi, French knots, or sequin highlights on patchwork joints.
- Statement pallu featuring intricate textile collage or vintage restoration work.
- Finished with custom piping and fall/pico, ready to drape.
Options
- Can involve restoration or upcycling of client-owned vintage heirloom fabrics.
About Custom & Artisanal Apparel Design
I turn old fabrics into new stories. My work is all about giving forgotten textiles a second life, so every piece feels like it has a past and a future. If you’re looking for something that’s not just clothes but a bit of history, you’re in the right place.
What I Make
- Sarees: I mix Bandhni, Ajrakh, and Matka silk, patching them together for a heritage patchwork saree vibe. Sometimes, trims are made from leftover scraps, so nothing goes to waste.
- Shawls & Chadars: Reversible wraps with bits from my travels - Laos tribal silk, Kala Cotton, Myanmar hemp, all stitched with handmade lace.
- Dupattas: Pure linen, detailed with scrap trims and Zardozi chaand buti (moon motif) embroidery.
- Blouses, Kurtis & Cholis: Antique linen silk fronts, Banarsi zari backs, Kutch embroidery - each piece is a mashup of craft and culture.
How I Work
- Upcycled textile clothing is my thing. I collect vintage scraps, hand-spun cotton, and rare silks from India and abroad.
- Techniques: Patchwork is the base, but I also use hand-embroidery (Zardozi, Lambani mirror work), block-printing, and Bandhni tie-dye.
- Every garment is made-to-order. We chat, swap ideas, and co-create. You bring your vision, I bring my stash and skills.
If you want handcrafted heirloom garments that feel personal and real, let’s make something together.
Meet your Expert
Chandan Dubey
168 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I’m a bit of a magpie, honestly. Artist, photographer, wanderer. My thing? I collect stories—old textiles from Bali, heritage bits from Hoi An, even my grandma’s Kachin weave tossed on my bed. My house is a museum of lived-in memories. I believe in surrounding myself with things that have a past, a soul. That’s why I do what I do—keeping these stories alive, not just tucked away.
My Work
What I Do - Restoration art, custom hand-painted furniture, upcycled textile wall art, apparel (Nyaas), and art photography & styling.
Upcycled Textile Art - I turn scraps—tribal embroidery, mirror-work—into new, slow handcrafted decor. Nothing is ever just waste.
Restoration & Hand-Painting - Old trunks, wood panels, clock frames—I restore and hand-paint them, mixing in Kalamkaari or Pattachitra influences.
Blending Traditions - Love mixing Balinese Ikat with Kutch embroidery or Songket with Banarasi silk. It’s cultures chatting on fabric.
Custom Work Together - If you want something rooted in tradition, we’ll chat and create a unique, personal textile or decor piece.
