Aleena Dhar

House of Alkara is an art-inspired fashion and jewelry studio based in Great Falls, Virginia, founded by designer Aleena Dhar. The studio creates wearable pieces that blend original artistic vision with contemporary design, drawing inspiration from culture, movement, architecture, travel, and nature. Collections include handcrafted enamel jewelry, scarves, jackets, dresses, and accessories developed through a thoughtful design process rooted in experimentation with color, texture, and form. The studio works across multiple artistic mediums and fabric-based techniques including pigment art on fabric, acid painting, embroidery, beadwork, patchwork, watercolor-inspired digital art, textile development, and artisanal surface embellishment to create modern fashion dresses, jackets, scarves, and accessories. House of Alkara also creates handcrafted enamel jewelry inspired by art, color, and fluid design. Many pieces are produced in small batches with a focus on craftsmanship, texture, fluidity, and modern elegance, combining artistic expression with wearable contemporary fashion.