Saturday 5 July 2014

Most Expensive Sari in the world. How to own one

Did you know the Ravi Verma painting saree  is the world’s most expensive saree priced at Rs. 59,77,000? Current Value.  Rs. 40 lakh ($100,000).Value in 2008  Acknowledged by Guinness Book of World Record as ‘the world’s most expensive sari’



The main image is a reproduction of Varma’s famous ‘Galaxy of Musicians’ Took a total of 4760 man-hours to produce List of ingredients:
1. Gold 59 gms 700 milli grams
2. Diamond 3 carats 913 cents
3. Platinum 120 milli grams
4. Silver – 5grams
5. Ruby 2 carat 985 cent
6. Emerald 55 cent
7. Yellow sapphire – 3 cent
8. Sapphire – 5 carat
9. Cat eye-14 cent
10. Topaz -10 cent
11. Pearl-2 gms
12. Coral-400 milligrams

Weaving the saree was not an easy task. It took 36 skilled weavers and almost a year and half to complete it. The brocade features 10 different designs conceived from 64 combinations of colors. The border is flanked by precious nagasu ornaments. The saree is also the world's first to require 7440 Jacquard hooks to complete The intricate design shows a group of female musicians, with real precious stones on each figure as in the original painting. Ten more of Varma"a painting are portrayed in the border around the saree as well.                                                                                                                                                                  Raja Ravi Varma's painting "Hamsa Damyanti" is inspired in this Pure silk saree available with www.craftsvilla.com/muhenera.
 Its hand painted on Pure bishnupur Silk and takes 5 weeks to paint . Its not studded with Jewels or has precious weaving threads but is light weight unlike the 8kg world's most expensive saree and is as light weight on the pocket too. To make this yours click http://www.muhenera.com/apparels/sarees/hand-painted-sarees.html and feel like a princess.




Saturday 28 June 2014

Mesmerizing Blouse Designs & tips for That Wow Effect !




Mesmerizing Blouse Designs & tips for That Wow Effect !

The veteran saree has come a long, long way and has reinvented itself in ways we never imagined. The whole six yards can give you a sexy, homely or even a corporate image depending on the way you drape it. Eons ago, women never wore a blouse but covered their busts with the saree. As the years progressed, a piece of cloth was tied around the bust.
Here Are Some Mesmerizing Latest Blouse Designs

Today simple saree blouses have evolved into beautiful designer blouses with many patterns such as backless and maharani style to name a few. The saree blouse design has become just as important as the saree itself. It has come to be a style statement. The cut, colour, fabric and embellishment of the blouse designs can make or break the look of the saree.


New and innovative blouse neck designs and patterns can transform a simple looking saree into something glamorous and sexy. A wide range of blouse designs have resulted in the blouse being more expensive than the saree itself in many cases.  The beauty of the saree is enhanced with the right blouse design.
well designed and well-stitched blouse gives a complete look to the whole attire. If the blouse measurements are not right, the blouse could turn out to be either too tight or too loose and ruin the saree for you. The blouse should fit right like a second skin. www.Facebook.com/Muhenera saree blouse collection are available in bust size of 32 inches to 50 inches. Each blouse has 2 inch garment margin and padded (upto size 42). The blouse is also tailored and customised The blouse with the right fit gives you the confidence to carry off any kind of saree. It is also extremely important that the blouse neck designs also compliment the different body-types. Net blouses with sweetheart necklines are also in vogue, can be worn not only with designer sarees but also with stunning bridal lehengas.
 

All women aren’t built alike, all blouse designs and patterns don’t suit everyone. Differently shaped women need to choose the right blouse design that will fit and flatter their body shape. Thin or skinny women should opt for halter neck, backless blouse design, high necked or maharani blouse designs.


Medium built women can wear all kinds of blouse designs. Blouses with deep back neck designs would add glamour to the attire. One can experiment with any kind of necklines. Medium built women can experiment with all kinds of sexy designer blouses as the saree demands curves.


Heavily built women should wear deep V neck or square neck blouses as it adds depth to their neck and face. A three fourth or a full sleeved blouse would look the best on them.
While choosing blouse designs or patterns, one simple rule must be adhered to.

The heavier the saree in terms of embroidery or design, the simpler should be the work on the blouse. If the saree is a plain, dull or simple one, the blouse could be embellished with heavy embroidery, sequins, mirror embellishments, lace, cut dana work, stone and crystal work, etc to make it look grand. - 

Today there is no limit to styling a blouse. You can be as creative as you want in designing your blouse. Full sleeves, butterfly sleeves, quarter sleeves, puffed sleeves, sleeveless, spaghetti straps, knotted backs, transparent backs, stringed back, corset style, boleros, just to name a few of the various cuts that can be used while designing a blouse
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Designer blouse has become the most chic accessory for the saree. Coutesy : www.muhenera.com