One of my favourites of all times. I had draped her for my sister in law’s first anniversary last month.
\nShe is an unusual combination. The upper part of the six yards is ‘Nakshi Kantha’ on tussur. It is one of the foremost indigenous hand works of Bengal. Nakshi Kantha almost leaves no gap in between two stitches and hence the effect is as good as a painting (sometimes even better). They often depict stories too. If you have a few lazy moments you may read this :http:\/\/bcreative.bkhush.com\/\u2026\/love-imprinted-amar-chitra-ka\u2026.
\nThe lower portion of the saree is Benarasi. It is one of those DIY sarees which can be made easily. A saree, as you know is 5.5 metres long. A 2.5 metres Kantha dupatta (make sure that it is as broad as a saree) teamed with 3 metres brocade (or any other fabric of your choice) can make a saree with a little help from the local tailor. smile emoticon Free gyan: Use the ‘other’ fabric for borders along the Kantha portion. It maintains the symmetry of the entire look.
\nI have always wondered why Bengali women wear Benarasis for their weddings. If I ever get married again (Cats have nine lives. Am sure there would be more such occasions), I shall make a Kantha and Dhakai combination for the wedding saree. Pakka.
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One of my favourites of all times. I had draped her for my sister in law’s first anniversary last month. She is an unusual combination. The upper part of the six yards is ‘Nakshi Kantha’ on tussur. It is one of the foremost indigenous hand works of Bengal. Nakshi Kantha almost leaves no gap in…<\/p>\n