A popular retail store launched their latest jewellery inspired saree —  Bedazzled Collection  which was specially designed by mother-daughter designer duo Chandra Rajendran and Neeta for the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

The collection was launched in the city recently and featured Bangalore’s leading models as they walked the ramp displaying the exquisite creations. The occasion also showcased stunning gold jewellery by Amarapali. The collection is an embodiment of elegance featuring a variety of exclusive, creative and beautiful designs.

For a city that never misses its fashion dose, this one too was attended by connoisseurs of the fashion community.

The exclusive range of designer sarees featured motifs inspired by timeless Indian gold ornaments and bespoke heirloom pieces. The collection captured the nuances and design details of Indian jewellery hand crafted by master-craftsmen into motifs that adorned hand-woven Kanchivaram silk, as hand block printing detailing translated on luxurious pure silks.

These  also was recreation of the ornament using kundan embroidery.

For a formal occasion, the collection features handcrafted Kanchivaram silks in brilliant colour tones embellished with pure Resham / silk thread dipped in liquid silver and gold to create exquisite motifs inspired by jhumkas, maangtikas, earrings and malas.

Designers Chandra and Neeta have translated the designs into unique concepts like half ‘n’ half, shoulder design, party pallu, rising and many more transforming the timeless Kanchivaram into contemporary master pieces.

On the other hand, for casual occasions, the collection exhibits an array of light Tussar silk, silk Kota, flowing Chiffon silk sarees in brilliant green, pink, blue, black and off-white. These sarees also featured elegant jewellery inspired motifs that made use of hand block prints.

source:  http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bangalore / by Express Features – Bangalore / May 06th, 2013