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payasamlover · 3 years ago

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Kalyanam

Summary: Harry and yn's wedding.

Word count : 1.6k

Pairing: Harry styles x desi!yn

A/N: hey everyone it's my first time writing anything like I'm new to Tumblr. Please treat me with kindness. India is a diverse country where the culture and the traditions vary from place to place. I'm from Kerala South India and I'm writing this fic from my idea of a wedding around here . This is not how every Indian wedding happens . lm not generalising about Indian weddings. I've seen a lot of desi wedding fics on Tumblr but never a south Indian based fic. So here I am writing my first and foremost fanfiction . And also can we just pretend everything is okay between 1d members after hiatus

Warning:MINORS DNI, 18+, Contain smut

Terms :

1.Nethi chutti :A Nethi Chutti is a bridal accessory that every South Indian bride dons for her wedding! It is similar to a maang tikka or a matha patti and comes in different styles, materials and even colours

2.Mehndi:Mehndi is a form of body art and temporary skin decoration from the Indian subcontinent usually drawn on hands or legs, in which decorative designs are created on a person's body, using a paste, created from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant. Henna was first applied as a means to cool down the body.

3. Saree:A sari is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent

4.Thaalam: the thaalam is a plate that has flowers, a brass lamp, a fan made of ivory and gold cloth and in some communities even a small bowl of Adenanthera Pavonina seeds which is supposed to signify luck.

5.Kalyana Mandapam: temporary platform set up for weddings and religious ceremonies

6.moné: it's like a nick name meaning dear

7.Thali: A mangala sutra or thaali , is a necklace that the groom ties around the bride's neck in the Indian subcontinent, in a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam (Sanskrit for '"wearing the auspicious"'). The necklace serves as a visual marker of status as a married Hindu woman

8. Sindoor/Sindooram:is a traditional vermilion red or orange-red coloured cosmetic powder from the Indian subcontinent, usually worn by married women along the part of their hairline

To say that Harry was not nervous was an understatement boy he was shaking in his boots. it has nothing but the fact that he is getting married to the love of his life in the next few hours and that's the main reason why he is so stressed out. Harry is getting ready for a life with someone he loves.

The wedding is small and intimate which is contrary to usual Indian weddings which are supposed to be luxurious and grand. But yn wanted it to be minimal you know just to celebrate her and harry's union of life.

Harry can't help but think about what could go wrong. While he was in his bubble of anxiousness and zealously when he got a text message.

Ynn

Hey H I'm so excited for us. can't wait to see you, my love. I have a surprise for u later. See you in a couple of hours! - X

Harry grinned at the message. Yn always makes time for him no matter where they are in their relationship. Even when he's busy or she's away from him. She never complains about how long it takes him to reply no matter what. Harry loved Yn with every ounce of his body no matter what. He embraced her South Asian roots from the beginning of their relationship. Yn takes very much pride in her South Asian culture and heritage and made it clear from the day they met that she would never forget her roots. Yn's family is from South India so they're having a traditional South Indian Hindu wedding.

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Harry was dressed in a traditional dhoti and shirt. His hands were adorned with a couple of rings along with his engagement ring. He had a couple of gold chains hanging around his neck. He felt suspenseful and this feeling of bliss couldn't be explained. He was going to get married after all. To be honest he couldn't wait to get married. Harry looked down at his hand remembering the day they met. How he first laid eyes on the gorgeous woman before him. Harry sighed and looked at himself in the mirror. There weren't many people around him. The venue was crowded but not overly so. They needed a private wedding.

He thought back to all those years ago and wondered how he ever found the courage to ask her out. He remembered that night like it was yesterday. They were on their first date and he couldn't take his eyes off her.

"You look beautiful," Harry whispered into her ear. Harry's voice was gentle and husky and YN felt butterflies flutter in her stomach.

"Thank you. I know you don't mean that." Yn teased causing Harry to chuckle.

"You're right ".This made yn to snort and she looked at him closely and thought to herself how lucky she is to have someone who cares deeply about her well being. She loved harry to death.

While he was reminiscing their nostalgia there was a knock on the door. Suddenly Harry's mom and his sister Gemma appeared in his room. Seeing her son in his wedding outfit tears started welling up in her eyes and she thought of the little boy clinging to her on his first day of school. "Haz you look so handsome! Oh, my baby c'mere". She embraced him with her warmth. "I'm so happy for you. Yn is the best person anyone could ask for. I'm really happy that you guys found each other." She wiped away the tears that were flowing down her face. She kissed him one last time. Gemma turned to him whose eyes were welled with tears. "You got this Harry. You guys are perfect for each other. You both complete each other. No matter what happens you'll always be my baby brother who fought for the last piece of pizza". He chuckled at her words. " Thank you so much for everything. You both are the most important people in the world to me besides YN. Thank you for making me the man I am today. I'm grateful for everything you guys have done for me". Then suddenly Niall walked in "Mate its time let's go get you married ".

"Mom we need to go downstairs now," Harry said smiling at his mother and sister who nodded in response. Then he walked out the door followed by Gemma Niall and Anne.

When he arrived downstairs he was awaited by his former bandmates Zayn Liam and Louis who were his groomsman They hugged each other.

"Congratulations on your wedding you loser! You look stunning," Louis commented as they broke apart. "Thanks, Louis I look dashing as always," Harry replied teasingly and smiled. Zayn laughed at them and nudged Niall. It's so crazy to see all the 5 lads after so many years like three of them have children and one of them is getting married to the love of his life. No one would believe this 10 years ago. It's just crazy how night changes everything. He walked to the ceremony waiting patiently for his lovie.

Yn was doing better than she imagined. She was calm and collected. Her dark long luscious hair was braided and jasmine flowers were adorned on her hair along with the Nettichutti and the outfit she chose to wear made her look divine. She was wearing a fierce red saree which embarked her fire within. Her mehndi was done on her hands and legs. Gold jewellery adorned her body and bangles decorated her wrists. Her skin glittered and her lips curled into an angelic smile. The saree accentuated the curves of her voluptuous body. Yn wore strapless heels and a pair of gold jewelled anklets on her ankles.She knew she looked stunning. Not only because she was planning to marry the man she loved but also because she was getting married in her homeland Kerala. She felt proud of herself and loved her husband for coming up with such a wonderful idea. Harry did everything for her and if he didn't love her she wouldn't have gone through this hellish ordeal. All of her bridesmaids entered the room with thaalam in hand. Her sister took her hand and handed her the thaalam. All the bridesmaids were wearing cute pastel saree with minimal gold jewellery and minimal jasmine flowers on their heads.

"I am," she said while giving her father a reassuring nod. They all started walking up to the Kalyana Mandapam. As soon as Harry saw her he fell in love with her again. When she approached the mandapam a tear rolled down her cheek. This is something so important she couldn't contain her emotions.

"You look ravishing " Harry couldn't help but gush. She giggled and said, " so do you, babe". Pujari(Hindu priest) started chanting the mantras in front of Agni and started doing the rituals. Harry's gaze met hers and they locked gazes for only a second before he turned away with a soft smile on his face. Then the priest handed him the thali. He tied the first and second knot then Gemma tied the third. They exchanged the flower garlands. After that, he was handed the sindoor and he took a pinch of sindoor and he put some on her forehead and she, in turn, took the sindoor and did the same thing to harry on his forehead breaking the tradition and making a new one for them and they walked around the Agni seven times to establish the onset of their marriage.

{During the Saath Phere, the bride and the groom, circumambulate (walk around) the sacred fire seven times as they exchange their marital vows. The fire here becomes the witness (Agni Sakshi) as they make promises to each other.}

After the rituals, Harry went to grab Yn's arm and kiss her on the forehead. She looked up at him and gave a watery smile. Harry pulled her closer and held her tightly. This moment was meant for them.

After the ceremony, everyone took a picture to celebrate their marriage and the engagement.

"I still can't believe you got married!" exclaimed Niall. Harry rolled his eyes.

"Yes, we've established that Niall. Now leave us alone." Harry said in a sassy tone. The boys and the bride walked together towards the reception hall to have a hearty meal and enjoy

Harry sat next to her enjoying the food. He kept stealing glances at his beautiful bride while eating. He kept seeing her biting her bottom lip to stop herself from smiling. "I cannot wait to take this saree off you ." He whispered in her ear making her blush slightly. After finishing their meal Yn excused herself and headed to the dressing rooms to change. She slipped on her dress and tied the strings of her sari. When she turned around Harry's eyes immediately lit up when he saw her. "Wow..." He muttered looking at her. "you look incredible". She blushed at his words.

"Shall we?" she said softly. Harry nodded then he stood up and extended his arm for her to hold onto while they stepped outside. He led her across the grounds towards his car.Harry opened the passenger door for her and helped her inside. He shut the door before taking his seat beside her. He took a deep breath and leaned over toward Yn. Their noses touched and he closed the gap connecting their lips. Her soft pink tongue licked his plump lips making them taste sweet.

After the kiss ended, Harry opened his mouth to say something but Yn silenced him by placing her finger on his lips. She gently stroked the side of his face before leaning down to peck him on the lips once more.

Yn wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer while deepening the kiss. Harry grabbed her waist and tugged her against him. Their tongues danced and their chests rose and fall simultaneously. Yn broke the kiss and rested her head on his chest. She felt like her entire body was filled with adrenaline and happiness.

As far as Harry was concerned she was the most beautiful girl in the universe. It was hard not to stare at her. He adored her. There were no words to describe what he felt or how he felt about her. He was about to deepen the kiss when heard banging on the glass of Yn's window which startled them both. "Oi quit making out in the car you divs same some for your honeymoon" Louis exclaimed. They both looked at each other and laughed. "What did he say? Did you hear I wasn't paying attention?" Yn inquired. Harry chuckled. "Yeah I heard he said he doesn't want to be a third wheel to two lovebirds"

"Oh shut it, Louis" she replied playfully. Louis rolled his eyes and left the parking lot. She cupped Harry's jaw in her palms and kissed his lips once more. He responded passionately and deepened the kiss. They parted reluctantly. Yn looked lovingly at him " I missed you so much, Harry.."

He cupped her face in his hands and gazed fondly at her "Me too." "You have no idea how what torture was not seeing you or holding you or kissing you or being near you for the whole day". But now finally having you all to myself is the best thing ever. She nipped his ear and Harry lets out a low husky sound that she loves. He slowly placed her in the backseat of his car and pulled her skirt upwards showing her thigh. Harry sucked on her inner thigh making her gasp loudly and grab a fistful of his short brown curls. He continued sucking on her and slowly slid the lace of her panties down exposing her wet centre." I couldn't t control myself when I saw you in that saree," Harry mumbled between kisses making her shiver at the intimate way he talked to her. "Please Harry" she breathed out desperately. He then lifted himself off her and took off his pants, leaving her with nothing but her thali and bra on. He traced his hands around the mehndi that adorned her hands and went up to her upper thighs and trailed kisses up her stomach to her breasts. Her breathing was heavy and uneven.

"Fuck me you are so stunning, baby "

he mumbled as he caressed her tits tenderly.

Yn whimpered under his ministrations. "I need you, Harry.." Harry smirked when she said his name like that. . He lifted himself so he could get a better angle. He positioned himself between her parted legs and pushed himself inside her slowly." Look me in the eyes babe" he demanded. Yn complied and stared straight into his eyes.

Harry moved his hips and began grinding against Yn making her moan. She felt herself reaching climax. He removed the rest of her clothing and joined his lips with hers while he rubbed himself against her. Yn bit her lower lip whilst wrapping her arms around his neck tightly. With his, he started rubbing her clit and she let out a muffled gasp. He continued moving his hips in slow motion causing her to arch her back into his thrusts. She felt his erection pushing her walls apart. Yn moaned lowly and gripped harder onto his hair.

Suddenly, he stopped pressing against her and she was confused. Harry's lips were pressed against her neck when he spoke. " Look at my face" he ordered her. She obeyed. "When I feel you close like this I know that you are going to cum" he murmured into her ear while placing kisses on her neck. Yn let out a loud gasp and arched her back even harder into him, her hips starting to thrust into his. Harry placed his hands on either side of her head.

"Look at me while you come for me baby" Harry whispered before plunging himself deeply into her. Yn clenched around him in pure bliss, the feeling of her walls tightening around his dick was amazing. Harry could feel his climax approaching him ."Come on Harry cum for me " I know you're close let go for me yes " he continued thrusting in her with his hips while his voice deepened. Yn came screaming his name along with his name. They didn't break eye contact as Yn orgasmed and collapsed on Harry.

Once Yn had caught her breath she looked at him. Harry smiled down at her and caressed her face. He helped her get dressed and removed her makeup. "I can't believe we fucked in the car what the hell". Harry said laughing. Yn slapped his shoulder jokingly.

The sun was setting when they returned to their room, the couple snuggled up into their bed and fell asleep instantly.

This is how I imagined their outfits to be

A/n: this was my first time writing anything . if you like this please reblog and follow my channel i would appreciate it very much thank you.

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southeastasianists · 3 years ago

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On a sunny Monday morning in May, veteran arborist Eric Ong makes his rounds across the island of Singapore. Lean and tanned from years under the sun, Ong drives toward the city center. Along the way, before he’s even out of the car, Ong studies the canopies of green between the towers crowding out the sky in the city’s central business district, dominated by cool blue and gleaming grey.

Ong is a custodian of the island’s trees, and his job is to check up on them. His first destination of the day is Connaught Drive, a wide avenue flanked by dignified rain trees (Samanea saman), some topping 150 years old. “The big rain trees you see today were the pioneers of their time,” says Ong, his figure tiny next to a regal-looking rain tree. One of the most common streetside trees in Singapore, it’s easily identifiable by its large, umbrella-shaped crown, which offers a reprieve from Singapore’s unforgiving sun. Ferns, orchids, and other plants thrive on the sprawling branches and fissured trunk.

Arborists like Ong are also entrusted with the responsibility of looking after Singapore's heritage trees, ones conserved for their social, historical, cultural, or aesthetic value. These range from the Burmese banyan (Ficus kurzii) to the towering tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) and the saga tree (Adenanthera pavonina), with its bright red seeds. The mature rain trees—Ong’s favorites—are aged sentinels that witnessed Singapore’s historic milestones, including independence from Malaysia in 1965 and the first National Day Parade the following year.

With joggers running along the nearby Singapore River and the glitzy Marina Bay Sands resort looming in the distance, Ong begins with a 360-degree visual inspection. He scrutinizes the tree's crown and branches to see whether weak or overgrown limbs ought to come down before they’re hit by monsoons or splintered by heavy winds. He examines the tree for signs of die-back, fungal infection, and cavities, an indention or hole found in the dead tissue that follows an injury. (A cavity isn’t necessarily bad—trees can “compartmentalize the decay by blocking it off inside,” Ong says—but deep ones can compromise the structural integrity and make a tree unsafe for passersby.)

Much as a doctor performs a physical on a human patient, Ong records the tree’s vital signs, such as its girth and height, on an electronic tablet, where he can also access a database of the tree’s history and past inspections. To look more closely for signs of decay, he sometimes drills into the trunk or uses a type of ultrasound for trees. By striking the trunk with a mallet, arborists can track how sound waves travel through the trunk. If they meander slowly, it could mean there are cavities inside.

The examination takes about 15 minutes—but that’s just one tree. In a month, Ong needs to inspect between 500 and 1,000, and crews are especially busy just before monsoon seasons. The Northeast monsoon season lasts from December to March, and the Southwest monsoon season spans June to September. Both are marked by severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and flash floods—and can easily topple trees.

“Monsoon seasons are nothing to worry about… provided that we do our homework well,” said Ong, 39, who has spent 13 years at the National Parks Board (NParks). To brace for impending storms, Ong is on high alert in especially “sensitive areas,” including places with heavy traffic or throngs of pedestrians. One example is the busy Orchard Road shopping district or the East Coast Parkway highway, which links the international airport to the city center and is lined with majestic trees and colorful tropical shrubs. There, a precarious tree would be a big liability.

In recent years, NParks has also been using new technologies to manage urban trees more efficiently and at a larger scale. Small drones come in handy for quick aerial inspections to examine hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, and NParks incorporated lidar technology, which uses lasers to generate 3D models of trees. Using a software called Remote Tree Measurement System (RTMS), the organization simulates stress tests to understand how trees hold up in wind speeds of up to 50 miles an hour. By knowing the trees’ likely weak points, NParks is able to target pruning efforts.

Some trees are known to be especially vulnerable in storms. The African mahogany tree (Khaya nyasica), an introduced species and one of the largest roadside trees in Singapore, has shallow roots and is heavy and dense, which makes it prone to falling down when a wind pushes. The African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) is similarly likely to uproot, while matchstick trees (Paraserianthes falcataria) can struggle because of their soft, brittle wood. Arborists sometimes swap these species for shorter, hardier alternatives such as the native pink mempat (Cratoxylum formosum) and trumpet tree (Tabebuia rosea), which are better equipped to withstand the tropical climate.

Risk-management interventions have decreased tree falling incidents by 85 percent, from some 3,000 cases in 2001 to about 340 cases in 2020. “Some will say we are tree huggers, but we are not,” Ong says. “We are tree doctors … We look after trees in an urban environment. If you hug every tree, there’s no way you can move forward.”

Ong wears the informal title of “tree guardian” with pride. It’s a role that is slowly gaining more recognition, and may be more important than ever.

Singapore is home to some seven million trees. NParks manages six million of them, in roads, streets, fields, and parks. The city-state has become a lot greener since the 1960s, when the founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew introduced the “Garden City” vision. By 2030, the country will be home to at least one million more leafy residents.

The work of tending to all of these trees currently falls to over 630 arborists accredited with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), a third of whom are employed by NParks.

As Singapore is home to more and more trees, it’s also seeing increased development. In the land-scarce city-state, arborists respond to the uneasy compromise between the rapid pace of urbanization and the need to preserve green spaces.

Arborists are sometimes peace brokers between people and plants, says Ong, who sometimes fields complaints about trees that shed leaves or are home to pooping birds. And a lot of the crew’s work involves protecting trees amid construction. Advance planning is key, Ong says as he strides briskly around the historic Civic District. During large road construction projects, they’ve had to make sure that eight mature rain trees could be conserved. This has involved wrangling trees with root balls measuring nearly 20 feet in diameter and weighing over 70 tons. To salvage the trees, a team of arborists dug them up, applied growth stimulants to encourage root development, and pruned them to help minimize transplant shock.

There’s a growing awareness of the curious complexities of an arborist's job. To inject new blood into the sector, fellow NParks arborist Tan Chin Peng has been training students at the Institute of Technical Education and sharing about the industry job prospects. Some students on apprenticeships even manage certain stretches of Bedok Town Park in eastern Singapore and conduct their own tree inspections. “Nowadays, the young people are very enthusiastic and interested in this industry. It’s inspiring to see that,” Tan says.

Ong believes that a good arborist must be conscientious, observant, and scientifically savvy, with a background in urban forestry and ability to wrestle with jargon-filled journal articles. It also helps to be physically fit: Most arborists get around by public transport or on foot, jokingly known as "Bus 11,” though younger ones sometimes ride kick scooters. Ong says arborists should also be flexible and open-minded, and possess “the ability to feel calm and composed in nature.”

There’s a wistful glint in his eye as he recalls gathering with several other arborists—all certified tree climbers—at the verdant grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens to practice their skills. These weekly meetups, which are paused for the pandemic, involved contending with fire ants, wasps, and heights. The ritual offered a sanctuary for the public servants to reflect on their work, and how people relate to landscapes. “We need trees,” Ong says, mulling quietly to himself. And the dream is that Singapore will soon have more trees—and arborists—than ever.

#Southeast Asia #Singapore

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ratsalad · 5 years ago

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Yooo I hope you're ready for some asks dude! okay okay how about 17, 52, 69, 74, 92, 118, 130, 150, 155, and 200! If it's too much just choose whichever you want to do haha. Hope you're having a good day!

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17. Name/author of the last book you read cover to cover. Do you recommend it? wh- what did i read last... the last book i finished reading was an encyclopedia about earth and space, but the last novel - holy shit have i really read NOTHING since i reread pride & prejudice mid-last year?! holy shit. what have i become (and also YEAH i recommend it it’s a great book)

52. You are hanging with your closest friends. What are you most likely doing? making dumb puns and annoying them lololol. mayhaps dabbing

69. How often do you read/pay attention to your horoscope? so while i don’t take astrology too seriously, i do identify pretty deeply as a taurus. i don’t read my horoscope often or seek it out for advice, but i just like that i’m a taurus, the same way people like their mbti personality or their alignment.

74. Favorite costume you wore for Hallowen? How old were you? halloween isn’t a thing where i live. i’ve never really worn costumes for other purposes either

92. Favorite cereal? i like muesli a lot... i don’t eat it store-bought anymore though, i just dump some oats and raisins in a bowl and call it a day

118. oldest memory? this is hard, because my oldest “memories” are often fake, i.e. i can see myself in them, which means i’m basing them off photographs of myself, not my actual memories. that said, i think one of my oldest (probably not the oldest) memories is finding worms in the garden

130. What is your astrological sign? taurus sun, sagittarius moon+rising

150. Favorite YouTube channel? the-art-of-guitar. mike is just SO CHILL and a bit of a metallica fanboy, it’s great.

155. Do you collect anything? I used to collect postage stamps, i still have all of them (even stuff from the soviet union and czechoslovakia - i didn’t even realize i had those until a few days ago). right now i collect dead insects and bird feathers. oh, and Adenanthera pavonina seeds, because childhood habits die hard, especially when it involves something red and shiny you found on the ground

200. Tell something about yourself most people don’t know. metalocalypse made me want to play guitar - specifically “thunderhorse” and “go into the water.”

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cupofmeat · 6 years ago

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Circassian Tree or Red Sandalwood Tree (Adenanthera pavonina L.): branch with flowers and pods, separate opened pod, seeds and flowers. Coloured line engraving. Hendrik van Reede tot Drakestein, Amsterdam, 1686.

www.wellcomecollection.org

#botanical illustration #17th century #sandalwood

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classyfoxdestiny · 3 years ago

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Actor to Entrepreneur: Poornima Indrajith

‘If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.’

IMAGE: Poornima Indrajith, designer and creative head, Pranaah, in Mohamallika, a signature handloom creation from her latest line — Pudava Onam Edit 2021. Photographs: Kind courtesy Poornima Indrajith/Instagram

Eight years ago when Poornima Indrajith started the label Pranaah, it was meant to be a small boutique selling ethnic and modern wear. But it became an instant hit.

To see an actor from Kerala open a boutique blending fashion with tradition was a welcome change.

With pretty and successful actors like Manju Warrier, Samyukta Varma, Rima Kallingal and Priyamani donning her creations, Pranaah soon became a brand to reckon with.

Over the years, Poornima has introduced several new concepts and experimented with Indian designs and embellishments to create interesting garments that appeal to people of all ages and professions.

What makes her journey interesting is she is a first generation entrepreneur who never went to design school but turned her love and passion for clothes into a meaningful enterprise.

Amid the launch of Pudava, her latest Onam collection, the mompreneur who is married to actor Indrajith and based out of Maradu in Kochi, shares her inspiring career learnings and offers practical advice to young and budding designers in this lively interaction with Divya Nair/Rediff.com.

What was your inspiration behind Pranaah?

My father is a lawyer, my mother is a teacher. I am an actor married to another actor.

I don’t come from a family with a fashion background nor did I study in a fashion institute.

But even as an actor and dancer, I was always passionate about clothing. I had an eye for detailing and I loved to experiment.

After I got married and had kids, I wanted to stay active.

In terms of career, I wanted to do something that will allow me to come back home to be with my kids and family and at the same time pursue something that I love.

I loved fashion and clothes as a hobby. That’s how I started Pranaah in September 2013.

I wanted to create different types of clothes that are fashionable, sustainable and at the same time, do less damage for the planet.

So I started with bridal and multi-wear slowly experimenting and adding more options, based on the changing needs of the market and customers.

IMAGE: Jacqueline Fernandez stuns in a bridal handloom sari from Pranaah.

And are you happy with the success?

My definition of success is very different.

When I conceived and started Pranaah, I had a vision, but I was new and there was so much I didn’t know.

Since I was an actor, I was fortunate enough to have known enough people and friends who trusted my work and took it to the next level in the first few years. There was no social media or marketing as such, it was purely word of mouth networking.

To be honest, I didn’t know it was a beginning of an entrepreneurial journey.

More than fashion, it was more like a journey towards myself, knowing who I am.

So if you ask me if I am a successful entrepreneur in terms of making money, I am not sure. Because am still learning and discovering something new every day in this journey.

I have made mistakes, I have failed. But I have understood my shortcomings. I didn’t give up.

In these eight years, I am happy to see how my idea has grown to be something bigger than what it was when I first started it.

Today, when I see more people, including youngsters associating with the brand and coming back to me, it makes me happy, that I am doing something right.

So I am happy to be a part of this continuous learning process. I have this hunger towards learning. To me that is my true success.

IMAGE: Kalyani Priyadarshan poses in Pranaah’s Onam edit 2020 creation.

How has the fashion industry in Kerala and your clientele changed in the last few years?

When I started Pranaah, I had little knowledge about the industry or the process of designing. But I was a celebrity and had the mover advantage. I will not deny that.

And Kerala used to be a different market (than what it is today). Most people didn’t understand what sustainability was or what it meant.

Brides in Kerala would spend a fortune on a bridal kanjeevaram or lehenga and treat it as a single use outfit.

But the more I learned about the process of designing, how a garment is created from scratch, the sourcing of materials, the hard work and sweat that goes into it, I began to experiment.

Slowly I started passing this knowledge and information on to my clients.

You can’t blame them because most of us have grown up to the notion that a white and gold sari or a kanjeevaram is reserved for special occasions. Some would say that there is a certain age to wearing a pattu pavada (a traditional skirt) or that wearing a sari would make you look a certain age.

So I started creating different looks in white and gold — the pavada got redesigned to look like a lehenga.

If a bride came to buy a wedding sari, I’d convince them to pick up one pavada(skirt) for the pre-wedding event and tell them how they could repurpose an expensive outfit for a different occasion later.

I do it myself. For the first Onam, I turn the sari into a flowy kaftan, then next year, maybe it’s a curtain, the following year, it becomes a pillow cover.

Now if you look at social media, you’ll see teenagers surprising you with so many ideas every day.

They are wearing saris with tees, with pants and getting all experimental. I love their confidence. Ethnic Indian wear is no longer limited to special occasions nor is it defined by age or gender.

I wish we could all feel a little lighter and younger in our head to be able to embrace these ideas on a daily basis.

IMAGE: Poornima with husband and actor Indrajith and daughters on Onam 2020.

Every year, your Onam collection is different. Tell us how you conceive it.

The Onam collection is always special because every year, I try to introduce a new element through my collection. Even the name of the collection is meant to create some nostalgia.

My first collection Valkannadi was Kerala handlooms. I personally love jacquard and it introduced me to a whole new community of weavers and artisans from Kuthampully to Chendamangalam.

Chamayam and Aana Chandam during which I learned the process of weaving myself. I worked with the Travancore sisters too and did a 3-and-a-half month course with them.

In Chamayam, I introduced colours – peach, mauve because I wanted to experiment beyond the traditional off white and gold.

For Chethi Manjadi, which was inspired by my love for chethi flowers and manjadi kuru (a red and black coloured seed from coral tree found in India and China, botanical name: Adenanthera Pavonina), I had a little struggle.

I wanted to weave manjadi kuru into the garments and people thought I was crazy. So initially I tried doing it myself.

I spoke to a friend who was making jewellery from it to understand the process of how you pick the right beads, then treat them right so it stays longer etc.

This year, because of the lockdown, I planned my Onam collection months in advance. Still, I got my first outfit ready only early last week.

I always like to try out the collection so I can know how it looks and feels and make changes before sending it for production.

The 2021 collection is named Pudava because is very common to Kerala households. It’s simple and I wanted to recreate the 1980s era.

If you see the pictures, you’ll see a studio set up that will remind you of the ’80s.

I didn’t want to name the garments with numbers or codes, so I chose to name it after the people I knew.

One of it is named after my mother-in-law Mohamalika, then there is Vasanthakumari, Ragalathika, Hemachandrika, Madhumita and Krishnadevi — names you longer hear in the new generation, but will instantly remind you of someone like your mother, grandmother or aunt who belongs to Kerala.

IMAGE: Saniya Iyappan in a Benarasi drape with a statement handcrafted belt courtesy Pranaah.

As a first generation entrepreneur, what have been some of your greatest challenges?

As an entrepreneur, the biggest challenge is that your craft has to meet the economics.

Ultimately your brand has to make enough money so you can pay it forward and generate income for those who are dependent on you.

Even though I’d love to promote sustainable clothes, I have realised that the cost of designing and selling them is way too expensive.

So naturally there is a huge demand for powerloom because it is affordable, requires lesser effort and generates quick income.

A major disadvantage also is that most people don’t even know the difference between handloom and powerloom.

As an entrepreneur, I have the additional responsibility to balance these two sides — to create products that do less damage to the planet and at the same time, make it economical.

Over the years, I have learned to give people options to choose. My responsibility is to create awareness and inform the customers.

So you come and see what I have created. If you like it you can buy it, if you don’t you can choose what works best for you. I cannot force my ideas or vision, because ultimately everyone has to go home happy.

IMAGE: Poornima in a pleated tie skirt inspired from the mundu (a traditional menswear) with minimal hand embroidered manjadi seeds and kantha work from her collection.

What does fashion mean to you? What’s your personal style like?

Fashion, according to me, is an extension of your personality; it’s also your identity.

What you wear basically defines who you are and what you believe in.

On a personal note, I believe in sustainable fashion, sustainable clothing. I recycle and upcycle a lot of my clothes. I mix and match, I repeat clothes.

I love handlooms, cotton, mostly Indian fabrics and handwoven stuff.

It’s not that I don’t buy a Zara. But if you see my wardrobe, it will be 60% cottons and 40% casual, synthetic stuff. I don’t do a lot of corporate wear.

Among Indian designers, whose work do you admire?

I love Anita Dongre because she is someone who has been able to create a balance of designing couture for the masses and the elite.

I like Rahul Misra’s craft. I like Vaishali’s (Shadangule) designs. The way she presented her collection at the Paris Fashion Week this year gives designers like me so much confidence to simply experiment and try out the ideas that are inside our heads.

Obviously I look up to Sabyasachi (Mukherjee). His recent collaboration with H&M is a huge step forward for Indian fashion. The world will know that we are not just another manufacturing nation.

From ‘Made in India,’ to ‘Created and Designed in India’ is how the world will identify us now.

Right now, there is a huge hue and cry about the project, but I see it in all in a positive way.

It has opened up a dialogue among common people which is very important today.

Fashion is also a form of art and expression and it must create dialogue, spark a conversation.

Most of the time people speak, wear, live and express based on their limited understanding, knowledge and information.

So, if a designer’s collection opens a dialogue we must appreciate it. Ultimately people will be informed and become aware of something they didn’t know or pay attention to earlier.

The ultimate goal as designers is for us to create a platform where ideas are exchanged and together we can find ways to make a safe, happy planet where everyone benefits in some way.

IMAGES: Left to Right: Manju Warrier in a blue IndoWestern skirt worn with a handwoven chanderi jacket for Malayalam magazine Vanitha; (centre) Parvathy Thiruvothu repeated this white and gold Pranaah saree on three different ocassions sharing the idea of sustainability in fashion; Rima Kallingal in a golden striped pattern woven on pure handloom skirt from Pranaah’s Chethi Manjadi series 2019 collection.

A celebrity whose fashion sense and personality you admire.

Anyone who is confident of himself/herself is a celebrity for me, because you stand up for who you are and that’s your identity.

In terms of fashion and as a person, I really like Priyanka Chopra. Whatever outfit she wears, the way she presents and carries herself is commendable.

Over the years she has created a strong identity for herself both in India and internationally which is very inspiring.

Some simple ideas how one can recycle one’s wardrobe without spending too much?

I am saying this from my own experience because this is something I do myself too.

You can remodel your mom’s old sari into a mundu, a skirt or a kaftan.

You can also turn it into a smart casual top and pair it with pants or wear it a sari, skirt or lehenga. It’s only when you experiment you get to learn what works, what doesn’t.

Your advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

First and foremost, you must decide why you want to start a business: Are you in it to make money, for your passion or to learn something new?

You will have to constantly ask yourself: What gives me satisfaction? Am I happy doing this? How can I be better at this?

Once you become an entrepreneur, your priorities will keep changing. You will have to find ways to generate income, because you have to pay salaries, make enough money to put it back in the business.

Not everyone wakes up and makes Rs 10 lakh a month in the first year.

So, have you studied the market well? Do you have a support system to back you up in the first few years?

If this is your first business I’d say start small, understand the process. Put yourself first before the business, only then will you enjoy the process. There will be failures, setbacks, and days when you feel defeated.

Entrepreneurship can be a draining process.

During such times, you must know your strengths and assess your weaknesses. Get good people in your team to make up for your weakness.

At the same time, if you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience too.

It has made me happy because I enjoyed the process of learning, of making mistakes, of sharing my experiences and again going back to creating something I believe in.

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