It's a balmy evening in Jaipur, the Diwali fireworks seem to have ceased finally (or maybe not ...), and I have just one more week of my wonderful trip to enjoy.

My head and heart are full with all I’ve seen and discovered as I have visited friends and made new ones. There is truly so much creativity, colour and choice here in India and Nepal, it is constantly amazing.

The one thing that has stood out for me this year is the number of entrepreneurial young women involved in the textile trade. So good to see!

Here's a quick update on the latest arrivals back in Berry...

Neeru Kumar SS19

Just before I left, we received our summer fashion collection from the inimitable Neeru Kumar. As ever, Neeru pays homage to centuries old textile traditions, reinvented in contemporary style. The shapes are easy, the fabric and the techniques are the star.
 
Beautiful indigo is the main theme, in handpainted and handwoven cotton and shibori silk and silk/cotton - breezy pieces to take you through the heat of an Australian summer. This is slow and forever fashion - the hands of many artisans have brought these timeless garments into being!

As much as I adore indigo, the standout for me is the absolutely stunning silk shibori dress in rich red with sage undertones. Perfect for Christmas parties perhaps!?

For the Sophie fans