Badri. Niharika, an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design student at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vijayawada, was inspired by a literary genre blending reality with fantastical elements, deeply resonates with my childhood fascination for Aladdin’s magical carpet. The collection “Magical Realism”, which won “ Best Design Collection” at the JD Design Awards 2024.
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Magical realism, a literary genre blending reality with fantastical elements, deeply resonates with my childhood fascination for Aladdin’s magical carpet. This enchantment with the impossible drives me to craft narratives where the ordinary world seamlessly intertwines with the extraordinary, capturing my dreams through enchanting and eloquent storytelling. In this realm, human imagination breathes life into reality, blurring the lines between the tangible and the imagined.
JDDA 2024
The magic carpet, symbolizing childhood wonder, becomes a metaphor for the boundless possibilities of the human spirit. In this narrative, it embodies the journey of self-discovery and exploration of the unknown. Characters may find themselves lifted by invisible forces, transported to fantastical places where they uncover hidden truths about themselves and their surroundings.