British Designer Zandra Rhodes Unveils Pashmina Collection in Chennai
TL;DR
- British designer Zandra Rhodes partnered with Chennai-based design house Tambour.
- The collaboration features 150 limited-edition handcrafted pashmina stoles.
- The collection showcases archival prints and intricate embroidery in 35 colorways.
- The items are currently available for purchase at Evoluzione.
British design icon Zandra Rhodes has launched a new line of pashmina stoles in Chennai. The project is a collaboration with Tambour, a local embroidery and design house led by Annie Titus Mammen.
The collection consists of 150 stoles featuring Rhodes' hand-drawn archival prints, including designs inspired by peacock feathers and floral motifs. The pieces are finished with detailed embroidery and are available in 35 different color combinations.
Rhodes and Mammen have a professional history dating back to 1985, having previously worked together on beaded dresses and sari collections. The designer noted that her past work with Indian artisans has been sold in the United States, the United Kingdom, and across Europe.
The collection is currently being showcased at Evoluzione on KNK Road. Prices for the limited-edition pieces start at ₹21,000.
Why It Matters
This collaboration highlights the long-standing professional ties between Indian craftsmanship and global fashion icons. It underscores the role of Indian design houses in producing luxury goods that reach international markets, continuing a legacy of creative exchange that has spanned decades.
Oct 17, 2026 · Updated 10/28/2026, 6:44:42 PM · Reported with: The Hindu Fashion
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