JADE by Monica & Karishma's New Bridal Collection Bani Thani Is Full Of Bridal Heirlooms

Monica Shah and Karishma Swali are the creative geniuses behind the label JADE. The designer duo unveiled their new 'Bani Thani – Bridal Heirlooms' at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week 2021 that takes inspiration from the 18th century Rajasthani miniature paintings, while giving a fresh fashion impetus to the art of wedding trousseaus. Working the rich detailing and vibrant colours of miniature art into their couture creations, the designers presented exquisite, handcrafted pieces to create a timeless wardrobe.

 

 

 

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The entire collection focuses on leheriya. Leheriya is a form of tie-dye technique that captures the wonder of Rajasthan's artisanal heritage with its mesmerising visual appeal. To present the pieces in their purest form, the designers used material from the area as they merged the work of the leheriya artists with miniature inspirations to present a unique art representing the roots of the region.

Celebrating a burst of colours and India's rich cultural heritage, spotted on the FDCI x Lakme´ Fashion Week 2021 runway was a vibrant blend of prints and embroidery seen on backless blouses and a variety of lehengas with black bikini style cholis and bareback bralettes. The collection is modern at once, yet rooted in tradition. Going a step further, JADE introduced a menswear line featuring an array of wedding wear along with hand-crafted silver accessories.


'Bani Thani - Bridal Heirlooms' seamlessly blends the contemporary line of perfect proportions with traditional handicrafts. The collection is graceful, feminine, timeless and modern, making it perfect for the new age bride.

Speaking about their collection, Monica Shah and Karishma Swali said: “This collection has been a really special one for us. The core of this collection is a celebration of one’s inner beauty through traditional techniques and crafts. We are so thrilled to have had the opportunity to bring local crafts like Leheriya to a platform like this! It’s always a pleasure collaborating with FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week. We’re moving into a new world and new way of living, and a phygitaledition is something that aligns with this. It also keeps us on our toes in terms of innovation!”