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Published: 2012-05-06 00:00:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 4589; Favourites: 177; Downloads: 0
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Description Lineart and progress can be found on my tumblr: [link]

I'm so happy to have finally completed this. I lost track of the hours x_x

I've developed a strange interest in designing Indian clothing based on existing characters. I started doodling ideas for Link and Zelda back in January while I was still playing Skyward Sword, but didn't get around to doing anything with them until last month.

These two are my OTP, so I went all out. I even listened to a bunch of classic Bollywood songs from my childhood to get into the mood XD

I thought a long anarkali suit would be a good idea for Zelda, and an achkan for Link with a sail cloth scarf would work nicely. I was going to make him a Master Sword-inspired tulwar, but then I thought it would be too much (I already went crazy with the details...anything more would be insane).

Anyway, I hope you like it

(Textures from [link] )
(PS: Pehla Pyar means "first love" in Hindi ^^)
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Comments: 39

Filiana [2016-12-22 11:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Waaaa, I love the details and their clothes

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ArteSusanna [2015-09-22 21:51:07 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I like the attention to detail and colors in this work. 

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CrazayFish1 [2014-07-01 11:20:17 +0000 UTC]

The Indian clothing style looks really cool. What a great idea! Looks so unique

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EJM91 [2014-05-12 13:57:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! 

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Staargazer [2012-08-20 02:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Holy crud, this is freaking awesome. The amount of detail put into the picture is just astounding. I simply love your art style- it's so unique~ The designs on the clothes are just amazing. I could stare at this picture for hours haha.

Can't wait to see more from you!!

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monkeykaos In reply to Staargazer [2012-08-21 00:33:54 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you so much! I worked really hard on this image I'm glad you like it!

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Sunhuntress [2012-06-02 18:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is really beautiful

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monkeykaos In reply to Sunhuntress [2012-06-04 00:57:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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zeldagirl236 [2012-05-29 20:32:40 +0000 UTC]

woow!!! i love the details and the way they look at each other...awww...great job!!!

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monkeykaos In reply to zeldagirl236 [2012-05-30 03:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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zeldagirl236 In reply to monkeykaos [2012-05-30 21:52:25 +0000 UTC]

its really cool!! nice job!

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Shadow7Zerudahime [2012-05-29 15:37:33 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!! Really, just--WOW! I love the detailing, the clothes, the colors, their eyes and the title (Now that I know what it means)

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monkeykaos In reply to Shadow7Zerudahime [2012-05-30 03:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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superprincess64 [2012-05-29 12:33:57 +0000 UTC]

I can so see this now. Link and Zelda walking across the garden and then bursting out spontanously into a Bollywood-style musical number. This actually reminds me of one such video I saw not long ago (can't remember what the song was called though). Sometimes, I do imagine Zelda all Indian style, or like a big Hindu-style wedding for Link and Zelda, Sarees and everything.

Anyway, I quite like the way the peacock/Loftwings where drawn out and the trees. Zelda's anarkali and patwa dulhan (pardon me if I get it wrong) and Link's achkan work quite well with them and I see all the LoZ-ish throwbacks like the Triforce symbol etc. you've put in.

Great job! You've actually inspired me now to draw something like this...

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monkeykaos In reply to superprincess64 [2012-05-30 03:43:17 +0000 UTC]

I'm so happy that this image was able to inspire you! Thank you!

I grew up watching Hindi films, and I adored Link and Zelda's relationship in Skyward Sword so I guess this was bound to happen

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saki08 [2012-05-07 13:35:34 +0000 UTC]

So many details~! Aah, I love it, all the colors are beautiful and Zelda's expression... just wow! Great work!

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monkeykaos In reply to saki08 [2012-05-07 20:20:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Tealer [2012-05-07 07:55:49 +0000 UTC]

Man, you are so creative!
The way you color is incredibly unique, though I may have said it before. that night sky is gorgeous, and I love the birds resembling the loftwings in the game. I just love it, their faces are pretty as well ^^

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monkeykaos In reply to Tealer [2012-05-07 20:20:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tealer!

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Tealer In reply to monkeykaos [2012-05-11 04:45:50 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome (:

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Jujulica [2012-05-06 19:53:15 +0000 UTC]

Girl, you are amazing and crazy with all your details and lines and patterns. Holy moly.
I really like Zelda's shoes and how you incorporated her Skyward Sword dress with the more complicated Indian clothes. And I love what you've done with Link's hair.

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monkeykaos In reply to Jujulica [2012-05-06 20:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It was definitely a challenge, but I'm really happy with how it turned out

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FadingChild [2012-05-06 16:49:03 +0000 UTC]

[~nyu~]Very stunning details! The coloring is well done and it grants a glorious lustrous appeal.

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monkeykaos In reply to FadingChild [2012-05-06 20:31:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Mahogany-Fay [2012-05-06 10:04:16 +0000 UTC]

Strangely, it suits them. (as well as the Universe) That's awesome, as always. I love your lines and colors, and the many details you put in this.

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monkeykaos In reply to Mahogany-Fay [2012-05-06 20:31:18 +0000 UTC]

Haha I was worried they would end up looking awkward in such costumes But thank you so much!

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LilithVonMortis [2012-05-06 08:18:36 +0000 UTC]

this is my new wallpaper i love you.

man this made my day so much better, i love arabic culture itself and zelink *__*

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monkeykaos In reply to LilithVonMortis [2012-05-06 20:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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IHeartInuyasha1322 [2012-05-06 05:15:26 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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monkeykaos In reply to IHeartInuyasha1322 [2012-05-06 05:25:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^

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IHeartInuyasha1322 In reply to monkeykaos [2012-05-06 05:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Welcomes! They r so adorable together!

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Phun-ky [2012-05-06 03:25:20 +0000 UTC]

This totally deserves a DA. It's very original great work!

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monkeykaos In reply to Phun-ky [2012-05-06 05:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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ryttu3k [2012-05-06 02:04:33 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful!

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monkeykaos In reply to ryttu3k [2012-05-06 05:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! ^^

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ShouYume [2012-05-06 01:25:13 +0000 UTC]

GAH! DX So gorgeous!

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monkeykaos In reply to ShouYume [2012-05-06 05:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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QueenieZ [2012-05-06 00:43:18 +0000 UTC]

now I'm envisioning Skyward Sword as a Bollywood musical and it's literally the best mental image ever

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monkeykaos In reply to QueenieZ [2012-05-06 05:02:36 +0000 UTC]

Haha I have had that mental image for a while! Also, THIS SONG is so perfect for them: [link]
They're singing about leaving their world and everything they ever knew in order to be together. The girl even says that a tornado could never separate them. Ah...it's perfect

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