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The board represents the overall idea I had before starting the project. My main thought was that it should capture the essence of Rajasthan while reflecting the characteristics of the animals I chose to represent.

The board above showcases both the visible and behavioral characteristics of each animal, along with how artists have represented these animals in their work.

The board above showcases both the visible and behavioral characteristics of each animal, along with how artists have represented these animals in their work.

The board above showcases both the visible and behavioral characteristics of each animal, along with how artists have represented these animals in their work.

The board above showcases both the visible and behavioral characteristics of each animal, along with how artists have represented these animals in their work.

The board above showcases both the visible and behavioral characteristics of each animal, along with how artists have represented these animals in their work.

Rajasthan is renowned for its vibrant textile crafts, each reflecting the region’s rich heritage and continue to preserve traditional techniques.

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The illustrations of each animal capture the characteristics that attracted me to them.

Highlighting Characteristics through illustrations

1. Body pattern flow from leopard to panthar

2. Eye color of both the species

3. merging the body patterns of of both

4. combining the body pattern/color with the eye color

Highlighting Characteristics through illustrations

1. The body color of the male and female buck

2. Twisted Horns

3. Ears and Eyes

4. Neck

5. Body postures

Highlighting Characteristics through illustrations

1. Texture of the wings

2. Wings

3. Spoon-shaped bill

4. Face

5. Change in the body color

Highlighting Characteristics through illustrations

1. The red head

2. Head-side view

3. Front view

4. Wingspan

5. Texture of the wings

This garment features a blouse with tangled cable wires stitched onto it, symbolising one of the threats to the bird’s survival. The bottom consists of three layers:

• Inner layer: A fish-cut skirt dyed in two shades (leheriya) inspired by the bird’s eggs.

• Outer layer: A translucent layer in the third egg colour, allowing the inner layer to show through.

• Trail: Attached to a belt, the trail includes feather-like elements to reflect the bird’s feather texture and colours.

The design focuses on the bird’s unique characteristics, with all three layers placing weight on the belly, symbolising the bird’s heavy body, where most of its weight is concentrated.

This garment features a sheer top with bead embroidery inspired by the eye colours of the panther and leopard.

The pants are designed in two tones, reflecting the body colours of both animals. Black velvet appliqué is added on top, representing the distinctive patterns on their bodies, which is a key reason they are endangered.

This garment’s upper represents the black buck’s distinctive twisted horns.

The bottom features a denim skirt for stiffness and contrast, with a flared, pleated front dyed in the colours of the male and female black buck.

The hem of the skirt is hand-painted (Pabuji ki phad) with forms of the black buck, adding a detailed touch to the design.

This bodysuit features a cape dyed in the colors of the bird during its migration to Rajasthan, with the white in the centre, representing the bird’s constant hue.

The bodysuit includes flared pants with bandani detailing in two colors reflecting the bird’s mating season shades.

The back is adorned with feathers, showcasing the color and texture of the bird’s wings, adding a natural and graceful touch.

This garment includes an angrakha, pants, a shawl, and a turban. The angrakha features white embroidery on the chest, representing the vulture’s white body. The embroidery on the chest is done with the technique SujaniI (thread embroidery) it is paired with harem pants.

The feathered shawl and red turban done with bandhani technique symbolise the vulture’s red head. the shawl is made using foam with is one of the reasons for the death of the birds.

Each illustration includes an element that symbolizes the reason for the animal's endangerment.

Experimenting with the traditional Bandhani and Leheriya tie-dye techniques of Rajasthan.

The first experiment is done using the Bandhani technique, while the rest are created using the Leheriya technique.

The embroidery is done using the Sujani thread work technique.

The design is created using the Bandhani technique.

Net fabric is used for the shawl, while foam is used to create the feathers, with spray paint applied to give them a feather-like texture.