Development of Swarovski Crystal Components and Transfers for Printed Silk

摘要

With India's enslavement to her ancient culture, tradition, and heritage, the past few years have witnessed a spurt of fashion activities where crystals have literally set the Indian ramp alight with their effulgence. Even in this age and time, as Indian woman continue to be comfortable with outrageously flashy colors and glitter on their garments, Swarovski crystal art components can bring a new wave of cheer to Indian consumers. Although Swarovski crystals, with their inherent glitter, have emerged as one of the most dramatic elements of couture, the use of crystals in semiformal wear has remained more or less unexplored. An attempt was made in this study to introduce Swarovski textile components in art, and to evaluate its feasibility for Indian fashion wear produced from printed silk.