Brunda K D, Sutradhar 2026
- Brunda K D
- GDFDM
- Manipuri
- Sutradhar 2026, Hidden Leaf, Shivamogga
Concept
Brunda K D’s collection takes Manipuri as its theme: the classical dance of Manipur and the culture behind it.
Manipuri is one of the eight major classical dance forms of India. It comes from the north-eastern state of Manipur and is rooted in Meitei culture. First formally developed in 1779 by the Meitei king Rajarshi Bhagyachandra, it blends indigenous ritual traditions such as Lai Haraoba with Gaudiya Vaishnava devotion.
The dance portrays the love story of Lord Krishna, Radha and the gopis of Vrindavan. The collection draws on that world and on Manipur’s wider culture: indigenous traditions, Vaishnavite Hinduism and tribal heritage.
From sketch to stitch
Four stages in the KIDAT studio: the drawing, the paper pattern, the cut fabric and the sewing machine.
Designer: Brunda K D. Theme: Manipuri. Shown at Sutradhar 2026, Threads of Tradition, on 25 October 2026 at Hidden Leaf, Shivamogga.