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Medieval jewels, modern creations...
FOR THE lovers of fashion it hasn't always got to be a mega celebration of clothes and jewels to make them discern the best. So what if Delhiites missed the much-trumpeted Lakme India Fashion Week - disappointingly falling short of expectations - they got a terrific treat, recently, in the form of a riveting ramp show. The arc light was not only on the gleaming garb but also on the jewellery that sparkled, not shone, even when there were no sunrays or neon lights. The venue: New Delhi's The Grand.
The paraphernalia paraded by some unknown models - forgetfully neither angel nor groomed to strike it big in the fashion arena - was part of the Swarn Sambandh exhibition. Though it was held on a relatively small scale it was done with plenty of aplomb and finesse, befitting some of the leading jewellery giants of the country.
The town's latest fixation, Naina Balsavar Ahmed could be seen in animated conversation with not only those in fashion trade but also the public. Her meticulous detailing on jewellery doesn't beggar description. Her fascination for the tireless and painstaking work done "during the reign of Shahenshah Shah Jahan" was evident with display of jewel items done in precious and semi-precious stones. She also experimented with a fusion collection, "motivated by the rare works done during the era of Nizam of Hyderabad". Said she, "I'm doing it to keep the stoves burning of karigars, whose children would be forced to take to other professions if I don't exhibit their craftsmanship."
Another sought after was jewellery designer, Ajay Leekha of Adamus. The models walked with confidence as they came in resplendent attire, some of them signifying the effects of prolonged monsoons we have had this season, with rainbow colours. Though heavily embroidered stuff, short kurtis - seem to be the latest fad among the cosmopolitan ladies - were good enough to attract attention.
They were somewhat obscured with mesmerising, geometrical aligned bracelets though. Decorative yet aesthetically done in emerald, sapphire, topaz and ubiquitous gold and silver, they didn't match the accessories, which was a bit disappointing.
To please fastidious denizens of the Capital, Pali Sachdev decided not to showcase her much-acclaimed Katha collection - a perennial favourite with those staying in the City of Joy. To play it safe she exhibited kurtis - between Rs.1500 and 2100 - done in the "contemporary way with a touch of ethnicity". Her churidar kurtas were also "inspired from Punjab's Phulkari".
MADHUR TANKHA
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