bright and contrasting belt to emphasise the positive part of her figure, whereas a woman with large hips, wearing a hip belt or other design details at the hip area would highlight it further. Emphasis can be created by using contrasting colours, different unusual shapes, lines and textures. Rhythm: Rhythm is repeating of lines, colours, other elements of design or details to create a pattern by which the eye can flow through the material or article/garment. Rhythm can be created by use of lines, shapes, colours and textures in such a way that it gives visual unity.
It can be created by: Repetition of embroidery laces, buttons piping, colour, etc. at necklines, sleeves and hemlines. Cordation by gradual increase or decrease in size of motifs, lines, buttons, colours and textures. Radiation where eyes move in an organised way from a central point e.g., gathers in waist, yolk or cuffs, etc.
Parallelism where elements lie parallel to each other e.g., tucks in a yoke or knife pleats in a skirt. Bands of colour also create a rhythm effect in a dress. Harmony: Harmony or unity is created when all elements of design come together to give a pleasing harmonious effect. It is a critical factor in producing marketable (publicly acceptable) designs.
Harmony by shape is created when all areas of a garment reflect the same shape. The collar, cuff and hem are curved and it square pockets are given they would interrupt the continuity of the design. Harmony by texture can be created by using the right kind of texture for a dress when dress is in several pieces as in salwar kurta and dupatta. A silk kurta and salwar will show bad harmony by use of cotton dupatta.
Composition: A composition is defined as an artwork or concept developed by the arrangement or placement of elements of design and applying principles of designs in the best possible way in a given space. To create a composition, the creator can select two or three principles of designs befitting best to the requirement of the final artwork and good visual appeal.