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Neeta Rajendran is our guest blogger who along with her mother, runs Sakhi Fashions, an online fashion house based in India.
India has a rich tradition in ancient arts and crafts, and hand block printing is one of them. They have been used to adorn home linen and garments and can be found on daily wear cotton salwars to more festive silk sarees.
Hand block printing involves a series of processes. First, wooden blocks are hand carved or etched with a pattern on the surface. The blocks are then dipped in dye, and transferred on to the textile, such as a cotton or silk saree, which is stretched on a flat work surface and fixed with pins to prevent the fabric from shifting during the process. Usually, the border of the saree is printed first, followed by the body.
Design trends for hand block printed textiles change frequently, just the way fashion does, but the art doesn't lose its allure. From traditional motifs to geometric patterns, large prints to intricate designs, there are a variety of styles. As a result, Indian women can't ever have too many hand-block printed sarees in their wardrobes – some for different seasons and others for special occasions. These include designer hand block printed sarees, such as the ones below, from Sakhi Fashions.
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Loving this fashion editorial style work by Montreal based photographer Anmol Vig from Alfaaz Photography! Most summer brides have got all the major vendors sorted out by this time but often struggle and/or leave their hair, jewellery, and overall look for last. This is for all you brides out there!
Remember, if you have a question, you can always feel free to get a hold of us at info@modernrani.com.
Clothing and Jewellery provided by Boutique de Luxe while Christma Nathali was the MUA for this shoot.
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Remember our feature on the Pink Orchid girls (Part One & Part Two). Well Princy is a student from their studio and is bringing her bridal skills to clients in the Calgary, Alberta area via her new business, Rouge Artistry.
When I came across her work, it is very evident how influenced she was by Pink Orchid with her portfolio showcasing clean, contemporary hairstyles and make-up that accentuates her clients, instead of masking them to look like someone else.
We love her work and hope you will draw out some inspiration for your bridal looks! All photographs are courtesy of Shafiq Surani (S Surani Photography).
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Attention vintage junkies – mark March 1st on your calendar! Why, you ask? That's the date Banana Republic is releasing their limited edition Mad Men collection to coincide with the Mad Men premiere on TV in late March.
The collection embodies true vintage style with essential pieces to put together looks reminiscent of that era.
For anyone planning a vintage inspired e-shoot, this is the collection for you! Here is a sneak peak at their pieces to be launched in stores next week:
If you remember last year, Estee Lauder released a similar make-up spring collection in time for Mad Men, pictured above.
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