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 |
Credit: The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design, Ambrose & Harris
Coolness. Is there going to be a test on this stuff? Should I be taking notes? I hadn't thought of that and now I'm worried. Funnily enough though, my reaction was "Cool! Where's my jewelry wire and what can I do that to?"
ReplyDeleteThat term was a new one for me, too! Really pretty.
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Although I knew that, it was great info u should do this often!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!
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It's a gorgeous technique! Love that you are doing this series!
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it is beautiful.
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