Serrahna, Oakland

Designer and world traveler Andrea Serrahn welcomed us back for another sketch opportunity at her colorful boutique, Serrahna. In fair-trade collaboration with artisans from India, Andrea's fashion designs are sold here, as well as other contemporary Indian clothing, textiles, fabrics and accessories.

Isha is the aptly named boutique canine. In Hindi, "Isha" is a strong feminine energy and one who protects. Sweet and welcoming, Isha the dog was discomforted by my focused sketcher's attention and she grumbled her discontent. I turned my attention elsewhere, and we remained friends.

Thank you Andrea, Isha and Serrahna for an enjoyable excursion.

http://www.serrahna.com

So much color!

Serrahna a fashion boutique in Oakland’s Rockridge district invited us back again to sketch. What a great place! No shortage of colors and textures. They specializing in contemporary and sophisticated fashions sewn from sensational and richly colorful fabrics of India. A sketcher's paradise. — Cathy McAuliffe

Serrahna Boutique

More from our evening at Serrahna, full of colorful apparel made from traditional Indian fabrics, as well as accessories  (jewelry, scarves, hats, etc).  The owner, Andrea, who designs the clothing, was awarded a Fulbright Grant to study textiles in India as an artist at large.

Bowl of small scarves

Parasol and jewelry display

Serrahna Boutique, Oakland

Serrahna Boutique 2/28/14

Owner Andrea Serrahn says of her boutique:
Serrahna celebrates the handicrafts of India, revitalizing many disappearing textile arts. Craftspeople set their own prices, empowering workers to enjoy a lifestyle exceeding local Indian standards.