UMBARA DESIGNS 





Our Take on Customised Clothing

What is good clothing?

The basic principles have always been fibre, weave, fabric, texture, colour, silhouette, design, technique of cutting and method of sewing. When we say that a person looks ‘eye catching’ or is a ‘head turner’, essentially what we are admiring is the outcome of all these aspects that have come together harmoniously.

What is the function of clothing?

The integral function of clothing in modern times seems to be associated with 'presence'; making an impression, leaving the viewer with an image that influences all future interactions. While this is certainly important, merely aping fashion trends and movie stars in order to meet the objectives of creating a good ‘first impression’ leaves us unsatisfied. Why is that?

Out belief, is that, at a physical level, clothing should be a ‘second skin’ that permits the body to function in an unrestricted way. Also, going beyond this, it should allow self expression of the individual’s own soul. This is where custom clothing steps in.

Customised clothing from Umbara

We aim to clothe you to bring the best of you through your clothing. All aspects of our dressmaking are oriented towards letting 'the strength in you' and 'the aesthetics of the woven wonder' speak through the cuts and silhouettes. We do not aim to please, we aim to let your inner self shine through.

The way we work

Mass scale production of goods is the mantra in every sector, and the clothing industry is no exception. it has done away with the aesthetics that come with personal hand touch and switched to an ugly process of blinding machine speed.

As early as 2008, Umbara chose to set up a 'slow clothing' process by engaging women to cut and sew. We take onboard ladies with minimal exposure to sewing and handwork and train them to become artisans and technicians. Till date, we have trained 93 women in various aspects of delivering customised clothing. When we see women with no financial or education background take strength in being themselves and tapping their inner resources to function, repair and heal, it is heartening indeed.

At Umbara, we enable a joyful work atmosphere for women so they can take back home a sense of self-worth. Such women are the backbones of families, as they create a harmonious atmosphere in their homes.

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