The Sippi Technique
Light, Reflection, and the Language of Embellishment
Before "old money" had a name
The Sippi Sequin Co-ord draws from a long tradition of Indian embellishment, where surface decoration is never ornamental alone, but structural, rhythmic, and intentional.
In Indian dress, sequins, often referred to as sippi, have historically been used to reflect light, movement, and occasion. Unlike Western embellishment, which is often applied after construction, Indian sequin work is integrated into the fabric itself, requiring careful planning of placement, density, and balance before the garment takes shape.
The Sippi Co-ord adapts this approach into a modern silhouette.
The cropped shirt and skirt are designed to work in conversation with one another, structured, yet fluid, allowing the embellishment to enhance the form rather than overwhelm it. Pearl buttons introduce contrast, tempering shimmer with restraint and grounding the piece in quiet detail.
What appears decorative is, in reality, technical.
The placement of sequins affects weight, drape, and movement. Too dense, and the garment becomes rigid. Too sparse, and it loses presence. Achieving balance requires precision, patience, and control, qualities central to Indian making.
Historically, embellished garments were created to be worn across time, not moments. They were re-styled, repurposed, and carried forward, adapted to different settings, seasons, and stages of life. The Sippi Co-ord reflects this philosophy.
Worn together, it becomes a refined evening ensemble. Worn separately, each piece integrates easily into a modern wardrobe, paired with tailoring, knitwear, or minimal separates. This versatility echoes the intent behind Indian embellishment: to adorn without excess, and to endure beyond trend.
In an era of fast production, embellishment of this kind remains a deliberate act.
The Sippi Co-ord is shaped with intention, allowing time for balance, finish, and form, because technique, like tradition, reveals itself slowly.