Question

Anil is designing a bridal lehenga: (a) How can he create rhythm in it ? Suggest two ways, with examples.

Hint:

Pay attention to the design principles used in textiles and clothing.

Answer 1

Design Principles in Lehenga

• Repetition:
  Repetition of design elements such as embroidery, lace, piping, or colour patterns can help in creating rhythm in the design of a lehenga. The same motif, when repeated, can create a sense of movement and flow.
• Gradation/Cordation:
  Gradation, which involves a gradual increase or decrease in the size of motifs, lines, colours, or textures, helps in establishing a visual rhythm. The way the sizes of motifs are arranged gives it the sense of flow.
• Radiation:
  When elements emanate from a central point, like gathers in the waist of a lehenga, that creates a sense of organized movement.
• Parallelism:
  When lines or shapes are organized parallel to each other, as seen in tucks, pleats, and bands of colour, it gives a sense of flow and rhythm in a design.