About Us
MASTANI is a Melbourne-based fashion house shaped by the meeting of two worlds.
Founded by Creative Director Kudrat Makkar, the label draws on the rich textile traditions of her Indian heritage and reinterprets them through a distinctly contemporary lens.
Each collection explores the balance between past and present: intricate handwork against clean silhouettes, ornamentation against restraint, tradition against modernity.
At its heart, MASTANI is an expression of craftsmanship: heirloom pieces crafted with the aim to preserve and revitalise cultural heritage.
The Founder
Kudrat Makkar’s relationship with clothing began in Jalandhar, India, surrounded by her mother’s collection of handmade saris, shawls and heirloom pieces.
It was here that she first encountered the extraordinary skill behind traditional Indian textiles and the artisans responsible for creating them.
MASTANI was founded as a way to bring this heritage into a new and broader context: preserving techniques passed between generations while allowing them to evolve through contemporary design.
Today, Kudrat moves between Melbourne and India, bringing together the cultures, references and craftsmanship that continue to define the MASTANI world.
Crafted by Hand
For MASTANI, luxury is found in the hand of the maker.
Hand-looming, embroidery, embellishment and traditional textile techniques are integral to the collections, with bespoke fabrics developed alongside skilled artisans in India.
These processes are deliberately slow. Their intricacies become part of the character of each piece and a record of the hands involved in its making.
Our garments are produced in-house at our atelier in Jalandhar, Punjab, where we work closely with a small specialist team across every stage of production.
This proximity allows us to preserve the intricacy of the craft while remaining closely connected to each piece, from textile development through to the final piece.
Natural fibres, considered construction and exceptional finishing underpin a philosophy of clothing designed not for a season, but for a lifetime.
The Maison
MASTANI MAISON is the physical expression of the MASTANI world.
Located within an Art Deco building in Armadale, Melbourne, the Maison brings together our collections, craftsmanship and creative universe in an intimate setting.
A place to discover the detail, experience the tactility of our fabrics and explore the collections.
Art Deco Building
Suite 4, 921–927 High Street
Armadale, Victoria 3143
Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00am – 4:30pm
Or by appointment
