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DELIGH
DELIGHTFUL
DETAILING
While the
Whil
th silhouette of the lehenga may
remain traditional at times, it is the detailing
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that makes a difference when it comes
to new-age offerings. Popular forms of
pleating, pintucking, rouching, ruffles, frills,
s,
and flounces are seen in not only lehengas
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but also dupattas. Asymmetry is another
feature that has been a calling card, along
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with layers, tiers, and cascades. Peplums s
are the chosen silhouette for blouses, while
hile
flared, bias-cut forms are seen the most in
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lehengas. In the last decade, in addition to
the sleeves and lehengas, trains of fabric, , too,
have proved to be considerably popular. Q
APPAREL
Zardozi, too,
oo, is the mainstay of bridal couture,
along with resham,
zari, i b
beading,
sequins,
h
di
i and
d
crystal-work. Surface ornamentation is achieved
with ribbons, smocking, cording, appliqués,
and raffia embellishments. Designers Rimple
and Harpreet Narula, Reynu Taandon, Pallavi
Jaikishan, and Sulakshana Monga concentrate
on intricate embroidery, while Manish Arora works
with his characteristic abstract, dazzling neon
motifs for bridal skirts.
Other popular works such as aari, dabka,
mukaish, tilla, kasuti, badla, phulkari, couching
stitch, mirror-work, cutwork, cross stitch, pitta,
and sujini are used to create motifs that range
from flora and fauna to architecture and geometry.
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