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Custom Hand-Painted Wearable Art

byHema's Hues AcademyShips across India; Studio pickups in Prabhadevi, Powai, and ThaneStarts from250 per pieceView full gallery

I transform everyday shirts, sarees, and kurtis into one-of-a-kind art pieces. From traditional Kathakali motifs on silk to upcycling your favorite old clothes, I paint your story directly onto the fabric.

A set of custom hand-painted Kathakali shirts for a family, from grandfather to grandson. This traditional Keralan art form, with its dramatic masks and makeup, makes for a stunning and culturally rich design on fabric.

From the initial painting on an embroidery hoop to the finished shirt, this video shows the creation of a custom Kathakali shirt. This piece of wearable art is now on its way to a client in the US.

This video shows the process of painting a playful crawling Baby Krishna onto a dark green silk shirt. I use an embroidery hoop to keep the fabric taut, allowing for precise and detailed brushwork.

Give your wardrobe a creative makeover. Here, I've hand-painted vibrant kingfisher birds onto a plain white shirt, turning it into a unique piece of art. I love upcycling old clothes or customizing new ones to match your style.

About Wearable Art: Hand-Painted Apparel

When I paint on fabric, I use specialized acrylics that are heat-set at high temperatures to ensure the design stays vibrant and colorfast. Whether it is a cotton shirt or a silk kurti, you do not have to worry about the art fading. It is made to be worn and washed just like your regular clothes.

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