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Rafia Ajmal

Rafia Ajmal

Cardiff, United Kingdom
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE University of South Wales
Course Noir and Naksh
SPECIALISMS Womenswear

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“Noir and Naksh” is a collection that celebrates cultural hybridity through fashion design. Influenced by Mughal architecture and South Asian hand embroidery, it combines traditional materials and motifs with contemporary silhouettes. The name “Naksh” meaning motif in Urdu and “Noir” referencing the Western minimalist palette embodies the contrast at its core. Through black velvet and gold embellishment, the collection creates a narrative around memory, identity, and craftsmanship. Each piece reflects a dialogue between past and present, East and West, rooted in a personal exploration of dual heritage.

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