Behind the Scenes

I’ve always been interested in the quieter parts of the process.

The moments that exist between the initial idea and the finished garment often reveal the most — how a fabric responds over time, how a silhouette changes through repeated fittings, or how certain details gradually take shape through observation and adjustment.

The development of the collection unfolded gradually over months of fittings, fabric studies, dye testing, and continuous refinement. Working with natural dyes required a slower and more observational process, where colours shifted subtly across different fabrics, textures responded unpredictably, and tones developed gradually over repeated rounds of testing.

Certain shades were revisited over six to seven months before reaching their final depth and balance. Rather than aiming for complete uniformity, the process became more about understanding the character of each material and allowing slight irregularities, variations, and surface depth to remain part of the garment itself.

At Mashru, much of the work happens quietly. Not in singular moments, but through repetition, observation, and time. Through garments being adjusted repeatedly, fabrics being tested under different conditions, and silhouettes being refined through movement and wear until they begin to feel instinctive rather than excessive.

These images document fragments of that process. Moments from fittings, studies of texture and construction, early developments, and the atmosphere surrounding the collection as it gradually took shape.