About
I aim to create garments that are both comfortable to wear and flattering to the female form. NIDAN is built on the belief that clothing should stand the test of time—in style, quality, and craftsmanship.
This philosophy guides every decision I make, from selecting natural yarns to sketching a new design. I believe in slow fashion and in creating garments that are made to last and be treasured for years, even generations.
My primary source for inspiration both in painting and designing comes from nature and ancient mythologies. I grew up traveling across the world, experiencing different cultures, customs, religions. It created the foundation for my insatiable desire for ancient tales, ceremonies and motifs.
Design Philosophy
I design and create only one prototype each and every other piece is produced on order. Therefore, there is no waste of excess products from mass manufacturing. I gather the measurements and knit the garment specifically for the customer.
My designs are inspired by nature and celebrate femininity through clean silhouettes, thoughtful details, and timeless forms. Quality is at the heart of everything I create. As a Fashion Design student specialising in textiles and sustainability, I am committed to responsible craftsmanship and long-term sustainability. I work exclusively with carefully selected natural yarns, creating garments designed to be worn, loved, and passed on.
No two designs begin in the same way. Sometimes I start knitting without a plan, allowing the story and the design to reveal themselves naturally throughout the creative process. At other times, I begin with a clear vision or a strong emotion that I want the finished piece to embody. I believe clothing is a form of self-expression that helps us find and communicate our identity.
Through my designs, I hope to create garments that allow each wearer to express themselves with confidence and authenticity.
The word batik comes from the Javanese word tik, meaning "to dot." It is an ancient Indonesian painting technique that has evolved and transformed over centuries.
I learned the art of Indonesian batik primarily from my mother, Ur Eleonóra, an internationally recognised batik painter, as well as from masters in Bali. Batik has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I often accompanied my mother to study from Balinese painters, and those experiences shaped both my artistic practice and my connection to the craft.
Batik painting in Bali is an expressive and important artform. It reflects the island's values, spirituality, harmony with nature and their value of community. Balinese batik paintings often depicts mythological stories, hindu symbolism, nature and ceremonial life.
The process involves applying hot wax to selected areas of the fabric to preserve them from the next layers of dye. Because the wax protects the colour beneath it, the artwork is built gradually, working from the lightest colours to the darkest. Once the painting is complete, the wax is removed by ironing or boiling the fabric.
For me, batik is a form of meditation. It demands patience, precision, and complete focus. Every movement of the hand matters—one moment of distraction can result in a burn or an unintended drop of wax. This careful rhythm has a calming effect unlike anything else. The scent of melting wax instantly brings me back to my childhood, reminding me of warmth, home, safety.
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My name is Nadin Sugar, I am a batik painter and Fashion Design student at the Limerick School of Art and Design.
What truly defines me is the need to create. It's a constant, insatiable urge to create something from nothing. It always comes with a rush—a feeling of excitement, contentment and curiosity for the unknown.
That need is the reason I write, paint, dance, and design. Each art form has something unique that sets it apart from the others, yet what unites them is emotion. They are physical expressions and reflections of our complex feelings. That is why art can heal, comfort, or help someone find their way through even the most difficult moments.
Fashion design is an art form to me, just as painting. I put a piece of myself into every creation, whether it is a painting or a garment.
I am a storyteller and a dreamer. I believe a design can speak to a person's soul just as deeply as a painting can. Both are forms of self-expression, carrying stories, emotions, and fragments of the person who created them.
My work is inspired primarily by nature, my own life experiences, and the people around me. Through both art and fashion, I aim to create pieces that tell stories, evoke emotion, and encourage self-expression
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