Faiza samee biography of donald
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Within Bunto Kazmi’s atelier, an embellished swathe of fabric moves beyond the generic realms of apparel and becomes art. An embroidered sjal may tell the story of a Tree of Life, or a heavenly garden inspired by Sharar’s Firdaus-i-Bareen may come to life.
Butterflies will flit on the canvas, their wings splayed out in myriad colours, trellises will wind past exotic flora. Every flower petal will have a unique shade and the miniature men and women will tell stories of their own, each with a different facial expression created with such startling noggrannhet that it’s hard to believe that they have been etched with thread and needle, and not with a paintbrush.
I have observed the veteran designer peer over her creations with the set of magnifying glasses that lie handy on her work desk. If an out-of-place stitch catches her eye, she may have the entire pattern taken out and reworked. This nitpicky obsession for perfection in every detail is what continues to mak
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Stitched in time
Faiza Samee's designs are ethnic yet contemporary
A pioneer in reviving traditional embroidery and antique stitches in Pakistan, Faiza Samee is better known as an ethnic chic designer.
When friend and colleague Maheen asked her to exhibit in Dubai with her, Faiza brought her collections to this region for the first time. On display at the Designer's Lounge boutique recently, she explained her commitment to the intricate art of zardosi embroidery and her interpretation of its rich heritage in today's fashion.
"For me this is not a business venture. You have to see the work to understand my passion for designing," said Faiza, showing some of her creations. The flamboyant colours and dazzling, elaborate needlework reflected on every shalwar-kameez, lehnga choli and saree are like a rainbow. Her grace and femininity are reflected in her designs.
"The quality of the embroidery is very important to me. I want to capture as much of our heritage a
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In all honesty, I’m not very good at making friends. I take a long time to reach a point where I can hang out with someone comfortably and just chat away for hours on end. And that’s why I was a bit surprised at how well and quickly I connected with fashion doyenne Faiza Samee on her recent trip to London: her second home.
We met for the first time for a quick chat over evening tea in Holland Park shortly after she presented a very well-received collection at the ‘Fashion Parade’ in Kensington Palace, and we soon found ourselves bonding over our mutual love for the arts in the overwhelmingly beautiful corridors of Leighton House. Fast forward a couple of days, and we’re oohing and aahing our way through Victoria & Albert – a museum she’s held a special bond with since she was invited to exhibit her collection there in 1995.
Faiza Samee undoubtedly stands proud at the helm of Pakistan’s fashion industry not just because of seniority and experience, but because of her innate k