A strong desire to promote traditional crafts and empower women is what led to the PDKF Store’s inception. PDKF stands for Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and was started by Princess Gawas Kumari and French designer Claire Deroo. The brand aims to bring a fresh appeal and a contemporary interpretation to traditional Rajasthani crafts and expand the skill sets globally.
Princess Gauravi Kumari and Claire Deroo along with their highly skilled team consciously create each of their pieces that are trendy and modern with an essence of traditional Indian patterns. The techniques used are mostly hand dyeing, crochet, gotta patti, fine needlework, block printing and kota- doria technique.
Le Mill’s collection from The PDKF Store includes modern silhouettes rooted in traditional crafts and a new-era design, perfect for a relaxed day out. Shop The PDKF Store’s collection of homeware at our brick-and-mortar space in Colaba or at our online store at lemillindia.com.
The Foundation: Meet the Powerhouse behind The PDKF Store
PDKF was initially set up by Princess Diya Kumari and was dedicated to empowering women and girls in rural Rajasthan. The foundation offered women education and means to gain financial independence. Later, The PDKF Store started to extend its commitment to these women who are also the muses for the brand.
You can find The PDKF Store items at Le Mill that perfectly blends European style with Indian traditional crafts. Explore the collection of The PDKF Store at our physical location in Colaba or online at lemillindia.com.
Shop The PDKF Store’s Collection From Le Mill to Curate Your Perfect Outfits
The Pushkar Handprinted Blouse by The PDKF Store is cut from pink-hued pure cotton with blockprint all over. This top from The PDKF Store features voluminous sleeves and a tassel neck tie.
The Mysore Pleated Skirt by The PDKF Store is cut from yellow-hued pure cotton with block print all over. This skirt from The PDKF Store features a high waist, elasticated waistband, pleated structure, and flounced hem.
The Patchwork Quilted Jacket by The PDKF Store is cut from a multicolor pure cotton with a patchwork of paisley prints. This jacket is crafted by the ladies of The PDKF Store from upcycled fabric.
The Quilted Table Mat Set by The PDKF Store is crafted from multicolored cotton. The hand-block printed table mat is hand quilted by the ladies of The PDKF Store and finished with scallop-like piping.
The Shillong Lounge Shorts by The PDKF Store are cut from green-hued pure cotton with block print all over. These shorts from The PDKF Store feature an elasticated waistband with drawstrings to adjust the fit and wide legs.
Find The PDKF Store collections exclusively at Le Mill. You can expect a line of easy, fresh ready-to-wear in various silhouettes on Le Mill’s online store- lemillindia.com. This range of The PDKF Store collections online is carefully curated to fit the needs of the modern Indian woman.
