I'm Manali Rathod, a B.Sc. Clothing and Textile graduate from the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. My work lives at the intersection of traditional Indian craft and contemporary fashion — where every drape carries intention and every silhouette tells a story. My final year fashion show collection — celebrated in the pages of Divya Bhaskar — explored modern draping inspired by traditional Indian textile heritage. The collection featured deep plum satin, structured gold belts, and architectural draping techniques that fuse the formal and the fluid. I am actively seeking opportunities in fashion design, garment development, and visual merchandising — ready to bring a research-driven, craft-conscious perspective to any team.