Radhika Service provider in a phool dupatta by Floral Artwork
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Hours earlier than Radhika Service provider’s haldi ceremony, a gaggle of 5 karigars sat huddled round a mound of recent flowers at Srishti Calcuttawala’s Floral Artwork Studio in Vile Parle, Mumbai. They then deftly stitched them collectively to create an ornate floral dupatta and jewelry. Little did they know that in a couple of hours, this handiwork of theirs could be trending on social media. That is the phoolon ki chadar dupatta that Radhika Service provider wore for her haldi ceremony together with a customized Anamika Khanna silhouette.
The dupatta measures 9 ft by two ft and options tagar kali, yellow button daisies and Thai crown flowers
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“It was accomplished at a really brief discover. The perform was on July eighth and we acquired a name from Rhea Kapoor’s workforce on the night of the seventh,” says Srishti, who specialises in floral jewelry. She usually get orders a month upfront however didn’t wish to go up this chance. “The temporary given to us was that they needed tagar kali detailing. It provides a really Indian look,” explains Srishti. So, the following day, Srishti and her workforce went to the Dadar flower market to supply tagar kali, yellow button daisies and Thai crown flowers. It then took them six to seven hours to finish the order.
Floral jewelry by Srishti and her workforce
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The dupatta measures 9 ft by two ft, and is larger than the floral dupattas most brides put on. “We additionally made a choker, lengthy necklace, haath phool and kaleera (worn on the wrist by brides) for Radhika,” says Srishti.
This isn’t the primary celeb marriage ceremony that Srishti’s firm has crafted floral jewelry for. Prior to now they’ve made kaleera for Sonam Kapoor, dry flower kaleera and earrings for Katrina Kaif, recent flower bracelets for Alia Bhatt, recent flower matha patti for Karishma Tanna, amongst others. The development of floral jewelry has picked up within the final 10 years, she provides.
Kavita Kapur and Srishti Calcuttawala
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When Floral Artwork first launched in 2002, they began off making bouquets, dwelling decor and trousseau packaging. “It was began by my mom Kavita Kapur, an ikebana skilled. Round 15 years in the past we started experimenting with floral jewelry. Sporting flowers has been a part of Indian tradition for a few years. It took us a 12 months to grasp this ability,” she says.
Floral equipment often keep for a day. The jewelry and dupatta collectively price round ₹27,000, says Srishti. Whereas phool dupattas will not be unusual, the one worn by Radhika has piqued curiosity. “What we’re used to seeing is brides sporting the dupatta on their heads however right here its draped across the bride. It’s grander and general the vibe labored effectively. And now, enquiries are pouring in even from brides who’re getting married in November and December,” laughs Srishti.
