Fashion 101: B

I must admit, I did not originally know the term for today.  But that's the goal, right?  Everyday we can learn something new.

Badla

Definition:  A form of Indian embroidery that uses fine wire work to embellish garments, turbans, shoes, belts and other items.  Wires are inserted info fabric and hammered flat.  Badla is often used with other forms of embroidery to add richness to an item.

Example of usage:

Lakme Fashion Week Winter 2011

While badla is a traditional Indian technique, it can still be seem on runways today.

Credit: The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design, Ambrose & Harris