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IdentityMFA in Production Design (Costume) from Michigan State Universty’s Department Of Theatre USA.
I am an experienced costume cum fashion designer with specialization in Indian traditional as well as western clothing. Costume illustrations, crafts and pattern making are my key strengths. My classes will include fashion and costume illustration, patterning and construction of garments, fabric dyeing techniques like tie n dye, shibori / bandhani, batik and silk painting.
I completed my bachelor of commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of Pune. I also secured diplomas in business administration and fashion design in India. My diploma in fashion design from the International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) is what motivated me to pursue a career in fashion design. After my marriage I moved to United States; leaving behind a small Fashion boutique business I’d started with my sister, however my longing for the world of apparel design did not recede even a bit. During my voluntary work in the costume shop of Michigan State University’s Department Of Theatre I saw a great opportunity to further my career in Costume design.
I completed my MFA in Production Design (Costume) at the Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre and as a designer I designed costumes for Traveling Tales II (2011), A Streetcar Named Desire (2011), Dance Is The Answer (2012), Around The World In Eighty Days (2012) and James And The Giant Peach (2012). I also worked as a technician for several shows and supervised the costume shop in summer 2012. Currently I am residing at Bavdhan, Pune and I urge to share my knowledge and experience with students of fashion and costume designing.
