Mumbai, April 8 -- Hyderabad-based fashion designer Vaishali Agarwal unveiled her evocative new collection,Baakul, at Fashion Week, presenting a runway that seamlessly intertwined heritage, spirituality, and contemporary craftsmanship.

Inspired by the sacred Baakul flower, traditionally offered to Lord Shiva, the collection draws on themes of purity, devotion, and transformation. Anchored in the cosmic rhythm of Nataraja, the divine force of creation and evolution, Baakul transforms sacred symbolism into a visual language of movement, emotion, and modern elegance.

The collection reinterprets heritage motifs such as Nandi and the fish of Ganga through intricate dhabka embroidery, gota applique, handcrafted florals, and statement dori jac...