Jewelry Matching the Zardosi Outfit

The Zardosi work saree which is one of the latest trends at this moment, from down South of India up to the north, is available in all types of fabrics, based on the part of the country that demands it.

The designs and work on it has an almost-Persian aura to it, giving it both a traditional and modern twist.

Of course, when a lady wears such a beautiful saree, it MUST be accessorized with similar and equally stunning jewelry. Without breaking the bank, these days, beautiful Kundhan Meena Kari work with lots of beads, pearls and colored stones are available in one gram. If the lady decides to match the extravagance of the Zardosi work saree, these designs are available with the real gems as well- bringing the price upwards of thousands of dollars/rupees. But the great thing about one gram jewelry is that you can deck yourself up in one tenth of the price.

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Zardosi work

Zardosi work is a very popular art work that is done on any kind of fabric these days. As the name implies it is work with Zari or Gold and dosi meaning embroidery in Persian. The workmen use gold thread with beads and pearls and do a beautiful work on any kind of fabric. Since this art form is from the north and since the northies like more of the lighter fabric than silk it comes mainly on Chiffon or Crepe. But this work has been incorporated on to Kanchi silk. One such very popular one is the Vastra kala pattu from the famous shop Pothy's where the hindi superstar from the south Hemamalini posed with the saree. It is kanchi silk material with heavy work of Zardosi.

It takes probably months for a craftsmen or the women to finish one piece. It looks fabulous and is a treat for the eyes.

It may be worn by a young lady for her wedding reception. Since it is not very traditional looking it will suite the occasion and of course the mother of the bride or the groom can also carry it off on their kid's special day.

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Half-Saree Saree

Half saree, or pavadai davani, is an outfit that was very popular in the south before the salwar kameez took over among young girls. It was actually a stage in between skirt and saree. A teenager who is at a stage where she is not ready for a saree but does not care to wear pavadai and choli usually dons a half saree. As the name says, it is litereally 3 yards, exactly half of the 6 yards, which is length of the usual saree. Of course it has to be combined with a pavadai and a blouse, or a choli.

If a lady has not worn this in her teen years or if she wants to live her young years by imitating similar outfit, there is something that is very trendy now. It is called the half saree sari It comes in 6 yards with 2 contrast colors or 2 contrast designs. So when you wrap it like a saree, it gives a look of a pavadi davani. Except for the pleats, the other parts have the same design. The pallu and the part we wrap around is of same design. This pattern has been implemented in every type of saree- and sarees ranging in various prices.

As even better news, this saree has arrived at RU Creations!

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Rajasthani jewelry in 1gm

Kundan Meenakari is one of the art which is done proudly in Jaipur. This art originated from the Rajputi times and since that Rajasthani people have a kind of monopoly on it. Enameling is an art of using a substance covering the surface of metal, pots or other objects to decorate and beautify them. Enamel is applied when hot and cools to give a hard glossy surface. The Rajputs rulers and royal families of Rajasthan patronized the enameled form of Jewellery which is known today as kundan. Today Jaipur and to some extend Bikaner are the major centres for Kundan. In this art precious stones and very often diamonds, are set into gold artistically creating designs. Enamel work is admired so highly that not only the Jewellery but also the boxes used for the Jewellery and other precious objects, swords, bedrooms tables are decorated with this wonderful work.

One gram gold jewelry comes in various beautiful patterns and designs from various parts of India.  They come in traditional patterns like the addigai from Tamil nadu to polki, to kundan and beads.  

The state of Rajasthan has its own craftmenship in jewelry.  It is very unique and very different from others.  Ths pattern has been incorporated into 1gm jewelry and they make pretty kundan work with meenakari around it.  The meenakari comes in red and green color and the kundan stones are enhanced with is meenakari painting.  Such a exclusive pattern has arrived at RU Creations.  It looks simple as well as classy with matching ear drops. Combination of kundan with meena and bead work. 

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Kalamkari work sarees!!

Kalamkari work is an ancient art from Andra Pradesh.  Kalamkari which literally translates into work with pen,  is an art work on fabric using vegetable dyes.  Pen meaning a pierced bamboo  is used to draw this art on the cotton fabric.  It usually depicts Hindu mythology and temple architecture.

This type of work looks very grand on the saree.  

RU Creations have received a shipment for Deepavali and  3 kalamkari work sarees have arrived.  

Call to get more information.

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Printed Raw Silk sarees

Raw silk is a fabric made of silk fibers that have not undergone the removal of the sericin coating.  Sericin also called silk-gelatin is boiled out of silk thread prior to be woven in to fine silk.  This is the basic difference between the raw silk and fine silk.   

Such raw silk is used to make all kinds of outfits.  Material as such is sold to make salwars and chudithars and other dresses.  They are also used in making draperies and sheets.  

Raw silk sarees are available.  They come as plain 6yds material in which case you may buy the 6yds and get any kind of work done on it.  It also comes in with borders and prints.  

Couple of such sarees have just been shipped to RU Creations.  Raw silk with print on them and beautiful pallu.  Of course matching blouse like any other saree is attached to the saree.   

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A Saree from the old times

As everyone knows, when history repeats itself, it can go either way. The same applies for fashion. The way we stitch our blouses when it comes to the the neck, the sleeve, and the puff in the sleeves, every style and fashion comes in and out throughout time.

After speaking to a dear older friend, it has come to my attention that one such style , popular over 60 years ago, has reincarnated itself into the form of a saree at RU creations. This particular saree is called the muppagakkarai saree. As the name implies it has 2 colors repeated in 3 pagams or sections, and contrast borders on both sides. Basically, it is a double sided saree with 3 parts of color change.

This saree would definitely be considered a grand one, and can be worn to wedding, so do accessorize it with a grand set of 1gm jewlery.

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