From Banaras to Paris: Tilfi Textiles Shine in Matières Fécales SS27
Banarasi handloom finds a new expression on the Paris fashion landscape through Matières Fécales’ SS27 collection
Paris: The rich textile traditions of Banaras found a new context in Paris as textiles developed and hand-embroidered by Tilfi Banaras featured in Matières Fécales’ Spring/Summer 2027 presentation, The 99 Percent, at Paris’ Place de la République.
For the presentation, Tilfi developed a series of textiles specifically for the collection, drawing on the intricate techniques and material vocabulary of Banarasi handloom. Among the final, couture-led silhouettes were a handwoven Katan silk Kadhua Booti Meenakari textile, alongside two additional hand-embroidered textiles crafted specially for the collection.
Developed by Tilfi in Banaras, the textiles were subsequently interpreted and constructed by Matières Fécales, translating the depth and intricacy of the handwork into a distinctly contemporary silhouette.
The result brings together two contrasting yet complementary design languages — the centuries-old craft traditions of Banaras and Matières Fécales’ contemporary, experimental approach to fashion. The textiles retain the complexity and richness of their original craftsmanship while taking on an entirely new form and context in Paris.
At the centre of the collaboration is the Katan silk Kadhua Booti Meenakari, a handwoven Banarasi textile distinguished by its intricate motifs and detailed craftsmanship. Alongside it, the two specially developed hand-embroidered textiles further explore the possibilities of texture, surface and embellishment through Tilfi’s engagement with traditional artisanal techniques.
The presentation reflects the evolving journey of Indian handloom beyond its traditional context — demonstrating how the techniques and craftsmanship of Banaras can enter new creative conversations on a global fashion platform.
For Tilfi, the collaboration represents another expression of its approach to preserving and advancing the textile heritage of Banaras: creating textiles rooted in traditional craftsmanship while allowing them to be interpreted through contemporary design.
From the looms of Banaras to the fashion landscape of Paris, the collaboration places Indian handloom within a new and unexpected visual vocabulary.
