Designer Who Got Backlash For Pairing A Hijab With Saree Had A Befitting Reply For Haters

In today’s world, it is a daunting task to even walk around without offending a person. The creative liberty gets hindered because we seem to be walking on a path laid with broken glass.

Everyday we hear about a certain censor board cutting scenes in a movie because, the bhoot has to leave the country when Hanuman Chalisa is sung or a hero cannot jump on a religious structure. Colours also have been given an association with religion as well, saffron for Hinduism and green for Islam.

And if that wasn’t enough, clothes have got their own niche too and it’s apparently a ‘disregard’ to combine a hijab with a saree.

British-Indian designer Ayush Kejriwal, took the creative liberty and in his very first attempt, tried to mix a saree with a breathtaking hijab.

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A post shared by Ayush Kejriwal (@designerayushkejriwal) on Jun 15, 2017 at 7:27am PDT

His project is beautiful and this picture stands proof. But it did not go down well with a lot of people and he was mercilessly trolled.

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HIJABS ARE VERY STYLISH! #hijabandasaree This is a sneak peek from my latest shoot. Many of my clients proudly wear a Hijab and always ask me questions about styling it with #sarees. So I thought why don't I style a look with a hijab and showcase how I would go about styling a #hijabandasaree together. Now please note : I have never worked with a hijab before so technically this may not be perfect but that's not the point. The idea was to style a look with a hijab and this is my take on it. Please don't get all upset and start leaving horrible messages here I am not trying to disrespect or undervalue any faith , this is just my take on styling #hijabandasaree for my clients. Hope you all like the sneak peek 🤗 For purchases email me at [email protected] or what's app me on 00447840384707 🙏😊 We ship WORLDWIDE. #sarees,#saris,#indianclothes, #ethnicwear, #fashion, #ayushkejriwal,#Bollywood, #vogue, #britishasiandesigners ,#handmade, #britishasianfashion, #desibride, #bollywoodfashion, #style ,#indianbeauty, #classy, #jewellery, #indiancouture, #londonshopping, #bridal, #coolhijab , #statementpieces, #weddingideas,#hijabchic ,#stylishhijab ,#embroidered ,#handwork

A post shared by Ayush Kejriwal (@designerayushkejriwal) on Jun 19, 2017 at 9:47am PDT

But Ayush did not let hate get to him. He stood by his creation and gave a befitting reply to a troll who thought he could belittle him or his art in any way.

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RELIGION SHOULD EMPOWER NOT HINDER #hijabandasaree Discrimination, Bullying, Religious hatred, Abusive and Offensive comments will not be tolerated here. I respect all faith and religions and everyone has the right to dress in any which way they feel comfortable in. No one has the right to dictate or comment on how one chooses to dress! I would request you all to be mindful of what you say here as I will not tolerate any nonsense . None what so ever. Let's spread love not hatred. Build bridges not walls ! Live and let live ❤️ #sarees,#saris,#indianclothes, #ethnicwear, #fashion, #ayushkejriwal,#Bollywood, #vogue, #britishasiandesigners ,#handmade, #londonshopping, #bridal, #coolhijab , #statementpieces, #weddingideas,#hijabchic ,#stylishhijab ,#embroidered ,#handwork

A post shared by Ayush Kejriwal (@designerayushkejriwal) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:00am PDT

“Religion should empower and not hinder.” – This line by Ayush says what we all should live by. The whole point of religion is to be peaceful and believe in a higher power. If religion has become the cause of hate, then there must be something very wrong that we have done.