India, April 23 -- Summer in India isn't just a season. It's a spectacle. Gulmohar trees set the streets ablaze in crimson, bougainvillaea spill over sun-warmed terraces, and marigold garlands pile high in bustling markets. Flowers aren't just ornamental; they are woven into the rhythm of everyday life. They are offered at temples, strung into hair, scattered in courtyards and folded into the very fabric of tradition.

Florals have always been a part of India's design language. They appear in Mughal architecture, phulkari embroidery, kalamkari paintings and chikankari threadwork. The lotus, India's national flower, has been immortalised in sculptures, manuscripts and saris for centuries.

So it's no surprise that as the days grow warmer, ...