India, Jan. 26 -- On the occasion of Republic Day, here's the lowdown on the Indian style vocabulary. Indian fashion is more than just an eclectic mood board to be referenced by international brands. It's a set of canons, a discipline, a vocabulary, a grammar. From Indian handwoven textiles to our age-old embroidery techniques, designers across the world continue to incorporate our country's vibrant aesthetic and insignia in their design process. Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 collection titled, Paris-Bombay comes to mind right away. And it's hard to erase from mind Hermes' limited edition sarees unveiled in 2011 and more recently, Paco Rabanne's take on Indian paisley prints in its Spring-Summer 19 collection. From couturier Elie Saab, who has often been inspired by Indian drapes, to the likes of Ulla Johnson, who inculcated plaids in her collection which were loomed in India - the subcontinent has been a treasure trove for artistic alchemies. Let's recount India's priceless offerings to the world of fashion....