This cheongsam belonged to Mary Abraham, the mother of Indian fashion designer David Abraham, who was inspired by her wardrobe to create unique ensembles that combined his family’s history and brand aesthetic. The brocade motif of peacocks, which are highly regarded in Hindu art and mythologies, as well as the National Bird of India, perhaps represented the wearer’s cross-cultural marriage.David Abraham, co-founder and creative director of the label Abraham & Thakore (est. 1992) was born in Singapore to a Chinese Peranakan mother and Indian father. David spent his early childhood in Singapore, when he fondly remembered his mother’s interest in shopping and believed that her style may have influenced his love for fashion. His brand is reputed for its research and development of traditional textile techniques, such as handloom or double ikat, that are incorporated in fashion for the modern lifestyle.
