Parsi families have long treasured Gara saris, exquisitely embroidered and handed down over generations. Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala’s collection on Day 4, as part of the Indian Textile Show gave one a fair idea of this tradition.

The black-and-white international colour trend (blindly followed by several designers at Fashion Week) was used effectively, by Ashdeen with black dresses and saris working as a background for the traditional Gara embroidery done in white.

The crane and floral motifs that form essential elements of the Gara style of thread work took centrestage with just a hint of colour used for the beaks. Ashdeen also created a few pieces in red and white, with subtle pearl embellishments.