This print has a delicacy that I love in its first iteration of a pencil drawing. Butterflies and hellebores (winter's roses) all hint at the first whisper of spring.

The drawing is then traced and carved by hand into teak wood to form the blocks that will be used for printing. This is my eighth collection, and as my prints grow more detailed, it’s extraordinary to see how the artisans' hands translate every detail - transforming my pencil lines into living pattern. My drawings may spark the design, but it’s their craftsmanship that brings it to life.

Harmony between the colours was a key focus during sampling. With a block for each colour (five in total, including the outline), we tested multiple combinations, drying them in the sun before settling on the final palette.

And finally, the collection's debut at Samode Haveli. As the day unfolded and the light shifted, the brilliance of the colours revealed itself. In strong midday sun, the blue sharpened and cooled while the greens stayed fresh against the surrounding foliage. In shade, the blue softened and the green deepened.