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The Ancient Art of Gold and Silver Embroidery

The Ancient Art of Gold and Silver Embroidery Explore the rich history and cultural significance of gold and silver embroidery, a revered art form that has been practiced for centuries. From the intricate designs of the Mughal Empire to the delicate fabrics of the Portuguese, this video takes you on a journey through the techniques, materials, and centers of gold and silver embroidery.

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Beautiful clothing made from handwoven Banarasi silk fabrics

Renowned worldwide, Banarasi Fabrics epitomize luxury and opulence. Handwoven in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, these fabrics boast intricate craftsmanship. Tracing their origins to the Mughal era, Banaras artisans skillfully blended Mughal and indigenous weaving techniques, resulting in the exquisite Banarasi fabrics we cherish today.

Combining premium silk and zari, a metallic thread of silver or gold, Banarasi Fabrics showcase unrivaled quality. The silk, sourced from various regions in India, meets the highest standards. The zari is meticulously crafted through the kalabattu process, where a thin strip of precious metal is hand-wrapped around a silk thread.

Banarasi Fabrics enchant with their elaborate designs inspired by Mughal and Persian artistry. Floral and paisley motifs dominate, intricately woven using the jacquard technique. This method empowers weavers to control both warp and weft threads, bringing forth captivating and intricate patterns.

Banarasi Silk Banarasi Fabric in Green Double Shade Handloom With Cutwork:

Introducing the exquisite Green Double Shade Handloom Pure Tussar Silk Banarasi Fabric. Its allure lies in the intricate Cutwork Booti pattern, showcasing traditional craftsmanship. Crafted with finesse, this fabric adds elegance to any ensemble. Experience the timeless beauty of Banarasi silk in a unique double shade of green.

Banarasi Handloom Dark Purple Pure Tussar Silk Fabric With Sona Rupa Zari Booti:

Introducing the enchanting Dark Purple Handloom Pure Tussar Silk Banarasi Fabric adorned with Sona Rupa Zari Booti. This luxurious fabric showcases the timeless beauty of Banarasi craftsmanship. Handwoven with precision, it exudes elegance and sophistication. The deep purple hue adds a touch of regality, while the intricate Sona Rupa Zari Booti elevates its allure. Experience the epitome of luxury with this exquisite Banarasi fabric.

Banarasi Handloom Hot Pink Pure Katan Silk Fabric with Cutwork Booti:

Behold the vibrant Hot Pink Handloom Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Fabric adorned with mesmerizing Cutwork Booti. This exquisite fabric showcases the rich heritage of Banarasi craftsmanship. Skillfully handwoven, it exudes elegance and sophistication. The striking hot pink hue adds a bold touch, while the intricate Cutwork Booti pattern adds an element of allure. Embrace luxury with this captivating Banarasi fabric.

Handloom Pink Meenakari On Navy Blue Kimkhab Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Fabric:

Handloom Navy Blue Kimkhab Pure Katan Silk Banarasi fabric with Pink Meenakari is a stunning combination of elegance and craftsmanship. The rich navy blue hue complements the intricate Pink Meenakari work, adding a touch of vibrancy. This fabric is a testament to the timeless beauty of traditional Indian handloom textiles.

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Know All The Important features of Saree

This is the so-called internationally recognized Indian garment which everyone knows about. The saree itself is a very long and wide drape of a beautiful fabric, often handmade, richly decorated and embroidered, depending on the respective area. Dupion silk saree is wrapped around the body, to make it a proper dress. Dhakai saree can be as long as 5-7 meters. If you are ready to buy designer saree it���s best to learn a little bit about them beforehand. We hope this small guide will be useful help for everyone.

About choli      

Choli of crepe silk sarees is a mix between a tight blouse and the tight shirt. It can vary in length although it’s often styled to leave the mid-section (the stomach area) all bare. There are cholis as short as they barely cover the breast area therefore pay attention when buying a choli that fits to your cotton saree to make sure its length is appropriate for you.

The most popular fabrics used:

100% silkA

Chiffon

100% Cotton

Silk blend

Net

Satin

Velvet

Cotton blend

Note that velvet and cotton or cotton blend is highly suggested to be worn in colder seasons or areas as these are warm materials and may not feel cozy when worn in the hot season.

What is the key difference between a designer saree and a saree?

Saree can be worn for any occasions. What distinguishes designer chiffon saree from the “ordinary” saree is in the quality of materials and decoration alongside the tailoring. Designer chanderi saree are all handmade, made out of exclusively selected and cut fabrics, which are then richly decorated according to a region’s trend. Designer bomkai saree are made exclusively for weddings or for other special occasions.

Sarees’ decoration according to region

The most popular decoration in designer benarasi saree include the Chikankari, the Zardosi and the Kantha other notable styles are the Kashmiri, Mukesh, Gota and Banjara. These mainly are styles in terms of embroidery also including specific shapes, forms which are used in a specific region. Other bandhej saree styles of decoration include the Shisha or including miniature mirrors in the embroidery.

The three most popular embroidery used in designer sarees

Chikan – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – one of the most elegant styles of embroidery exclusively designed to apply on silk. The motives often include flowers, animals, you can even try baluchari saree. The style of stiches can be flat, raised or embossed.

Gota – Jaipur(Rajasthan) - including appliqué embedded in gold thread, including small zari ribbons which are used to create beautiful patterns.

Zardozi (kalabattu) one of the most elaborate and most beautiful style of embroidery is often used on designer sarees. It has Muslim Moghul/Persian origins. The word itself has the meaning of gold embroidery in Persian. If you would like to buy art silk saree or assam silk saree, make sure you choose the best suitable material, a fitting choli and also make sure you have someone who helps you in dressing you up properly in your brand-new designer saree.

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Anuradha Vakil on designing Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja’s wedding lehenga

Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja and Anand Ahuja’s wedding celebrations may have drawn to a close, but people are still not done obsessing over it. From ODing on videos of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh busting some serious moves on the dance floor to decoding the wardrobe of all the celebrity attendees, the wedding that was is still the talk of the town.

Considering Kapoor-Ahuja’s style icon status, it didn’t come as a surprise when her wedding wardrobe garnered much interest. Staying true to her penchant for unexpected sartorial choices, the newly-married actor skipped the usual suspects and wore a bespoke lehenga by textile revivalist Anuradha Vakil for her ceremony. While many may not have seen this coming, turns out, it was a decision the actor made about a decade ago. Vogue caught up with the otherwise reclusive designer in an exclusive conversation. Read on for all the details.

Getting to know Anuradha Vakil

The Ahmedabad-based designer sees herself as more of a revivalist of textile crafts, and works with craftsmen across the country to preserve and champion dying arts. Vakil’s refined design vocabulary is deep rooted in Indian-ness, while still resonating with the modern connoisseur-boasting nuanced sensibilities. “I don’t duplicate my designs or create large volumes. Instead, I work with those who share my aesthetic,” says the revivalist, who prefers to work in creative solitude.

Anuradha Vakil on Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja’s wedding lehenga

“I met Sonam at Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s house before Saawariya (2007) even released. Even as a young girl, she was drawn to my work, and made me promise that I would design her wedding lehenga back then itself. We remained friends and often joked about it over the years. When she finally did get engaged, Sonam came down to Ahmedabad to order her outfit,” reveals the designer.

The actor had utmost clarity about what she wanted to wear. While Vakil is renowned for her inimitable use of colours, Kapoor-Ahuja was keen to wear bridal red and gold, so that’s the colour palette the duo worked with. Vakil usually takes 12-16 months to create a bridal ensemble, but the actor’s lehenga was made in record time—it was ready in six months. “The handwoven textile for the lehenga was developed in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh using a special gold and silk yarn. The embroidery was created using the kalabattu technique with real gold and silver threads, and the entire piece was centred around a stylised lotus motif.” The outfit was assembled at Vakil’s atelier in Ahmedabad.

“It’s a skill to denounce clichés and not fall back on the tried-and-tested. Sonam and I both have an aversion to bling. We wanted to create something understated, worthy of becoming an heirloom treasure. So I let the colour shine through, and complemented the lehenga with a beautiful veil. It was very traditional, but also very refined. When I walked into her dressing room on the wedding day, we both burst into tears. It was an extremely emotional moment for me—I adore Sonam and it was an absolute joy creating her wedding lehenga for her.”

On her relationship with Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja

Vakil and Kapoor-Ahuja have been friends and collaborators ever since the actor forayed into films. Their shared appreciation for exquisite design is the basis of their fond relationship. “Sonam is very confident, artistic and sensitive to beauty. She has always had a very individualistic sense of self and style—and can walk that fine line between traditional and modern without toppling.”

On Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja’s trousseau

Vakil reveals that she designs for Kapoor-Ahuja throughout the year, and that some of her trousseau outfits are still in production. The sharara worn by the actor for her at-home mehandi was also one of Vakil’s contributions to her trousseau, though it wasn’t specifically created for the occasion.

The beige, soft grey and peach outfit was made using an upcycled antique textile from Vakil’s personal collection, and enhanced with a border that belonged to the actor’s mother, Sunita Kapoor. Consider it Kapoor-Ahuja’s ‘something new’, made out of ‘something old and something borrowed’, if you will.

Take a closer look at Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja’s wedding looks created by Anuradha Vakil:

1/5 Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja in Anuradha Vakil

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Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja in Anuradha Vakil

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Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja in Anuradha Vakil with Anand Ahuja

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Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja in Anuradha Vakil with Anand Ahuja

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Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja in Anuradha Vakil

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