With many online stores channelling their crochet vibe, 24-year-old Neha Sharma also wanted to hop onto the trend. Let’s take a look at homegrown artists who are reviving the craft. Like their western counterparts, homegrown labels are embracing and emphasising the handmade with brands like textile and clothing label Fatherland, which makes tulle saris bordered with crochet lace and jewellery brand Tanzire which features crochet earrings and neck bands fringed with tassels. But in true essence, crochet is finally getting its fashion moment (thank you, Harry Styles) and brands are taking note. It can also be seen in iconic pop-culture films like Kajol’s crochet berets in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Reese Witherspoon’s purple crochet hat in Legally Blonde (2001). In everyday life though, it found its way into everything from the Islamic kufi prayer cap to throw rugs and dolls. Its popularity since has come and gone in waves. The west, however, only took notice of the craft in the late 19th Century when Queen Victoria started buying Irish crochet in an effort to provide sustenance to the farmers suffering from the potato famine. While the art’s origins are contested, its introduction is credited to the Persians, the Chinese, the Turks, Indians and even Native Americans. The etymology of crochet can be traced back to the French word ‘ croche’, which refers to a small hook. It is certainly not a new kid on the block but rather an art practice that has seen a re-emergence in the past two years.
2020 also brought into focus a new wave of artists embracing the art of crochet and two years on, we thought we’d highlight the artistry of four artists that have caught our attention, each with their own distinct styles of visual grammar.īefore we deep dive into the world of crochet artists, let’s look at where exactly the craft of crochet came from. As we collectively sought comfort in nostalgia and looked back at ways of killing time and anxiety, many took the needle and yarn and decided to take it for a spin.
The pandemic-induced lockdowns of 2020 had us all channelling our cottage-core aesthetic and it was an obvious counter to the complex and uncertain times we were living in (the great Romantic poets of the 18th century were also a product of uncertain times). High street brands like Zara and H&M weren’t too far behind to include crochet clothing and accessories to their mix (many argue that crochet isn’t something that machines can replicate, but also, as a general rule, you should support indie and homegrown artists over brands that show a general disregard for its employees and the environment). Fendi and Missoni too embraced the trend with their crochet bucket hats and mini bags. Italian luxury house Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection showcased crochet co-ords, kaftans and monochrome cardigans. While the cardigan was knit and not crochet, the insta-worthy moment got many hooked on crochet and knitting.Įven fashion labels took notice and crochet was no longer the ignored middle child of the fashion world. In 2020, British singer Harry Styles wore a JW Anderson patchwork cardigan from their spring collection to a rehearsal before an appearance on The Today Show and created a viral Tik-Tok moment with many trying to recreate the cardigan.
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