A 'Langa' for Avni

After a looooong break... we are back and we are back with a small and pretty gift for a little friend 'Avni'!

The skirt (langa in Kannada) fabric was bought from Ramchandrapuram and has been part of our stash for more than a year now. The blouse is made out of silk cotton.

The dress was made in a short time and we couldn't experiment much with the detailing. All we did was add the ties at the shoulder and patch a motif from the skirt fabric onto the front of the blouse. But thankfully the simplicity of the blouse compliments the heavy brocade of the skirt material.

We louve, loouve, and just looouve the rich and glorious pinks and magentas.... and we adore the golds in the brocade. This is one of our all time favorite dresses! Hopefully we should be able to post a picture of the dress with our tiny model! :)

Embroidery: Black Silk Saree

Again Bhagyamma was restless and this time there was no need to trace design also. Just a dot. Then she would go like Gobman and eat all dots. And voila ! The saree was done !

Material from MSIL Mandara

Threads for embroidery from Anchor

Stitches: Stem, Lazy Daisy

Embroidery: Silk

This off-white silk saree was embroidered by our Aunt. We chose the design and colors but are not diligent enough to finish :) so BhagyaDayini sprang into action and finished the saree which we all proudly wear !!

Material from MSIL Mandara
Threads for embroidery from Anchor
Design source unknown
Stitches: Chain, Satin, Stem
Importantly, more hardwork, some dedicated time and perseverance !