From giving India its first “contemporary” sari to raising awareness about Indian textiles globally, Paul was perhaps the first designer who gave traditional aesthetic a “modern” look. His arc of creating a new design language was embedded in his constant search for spirituality.
In 1980, he launched the first ‘saree boutique’ in India, L’Affaire, and founded the eponymous fashion clothing brand with his son in 1986
Coimbatore, Ace fashion designer Satya Paul, known for giving the Indian saree a contemporary touch, has passed away at the age of 78, his son Puneet Nanda said. Paul, who had suffered a stroke in December, breathed his last at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Center on Wednesday.
Nanda said though there’s grief for his father’s loss, the family is also celebrating the wholesome life the designer led.
“He couldn’t have had a sweeter life or passage, at the feet of the Master. We are sad a bit, mostly rejoicing him, his life and now his passing with such a blessing,” Nanda wrote.
“ In the 70s, his inner journey started with going to listen to talks with J. Krishnamurty, later he took sannyas from Osho. After Osho left in 1990, though he wasn’t seeking another Master, he discovered Sadhguru in 2007. He immediately started enjoying the path of yoga and eventually moved here in 2015. He has been a doorway for hundreds of people towards spirituality and all the Masters he was so blessed to have been with,” he said.
Talking about what made them exit from the brand Satya Paul, Nanda told “It’s very simple.”
Puneet Nanda- Satya Paul Son’s Tribute
“ When you know there is more to life than making money and doing the profession of your choice…there is whole life beyond commerce and the material world so it was to peruse our inner well-being and inner journey and that was as simple as that,” said Nanda who has strong background in different forms of art like architecture, design to choreography.
Sadhguru, Founder-Isha Foundation, tweeted a picture of Paul to condole the demise of the “visionary” fashion designer
“Satya Paul, a shining example of what it means to live with immeasurable passion and unrelenting involvement. The distinct vision you brought to the Indian fashion industry is a beautiful tribute to this. A privilege to have had you amongst us. Condolences and blessings,” Sadhguru tweeted.
Sadhguru- Isha Founder Twitter Tribute