This summer has all been about carrying forward the art of innovation and design in our approach to handicrafts. The Color Caravan has yet again ventured into the mesmerizing art of Madhubani thanks to the popular demand for Madhubani beaded neck-pieces which were launched in 2011.
We were energized to envision a new style of wearable craft evolved from our earlier Madhubani neck-piece designs. Our summer intern Dhanushree Dhasmana, a student of Lifestyle & Accessory Design from National Institute of Design(Gandhinagar) developed the 'new 'Madhubani necklace collection. Dhanushree co-created these Madhubani neck-pieces along with our colleague Kanchan who assisted her on this project and of course our very talented Madhubani artist Hira Devi.
Once again, we gave some wooden rings to Heera di and asked her to paint them over in vivid colors with Madhubani Art. Our aim was to take these beautiful round concoctions and to forge them into contemporary masterpieces. To conceive a bold accessory which shall make a distinct fashion statement for the women of today.
With this idea we indulged into the different exotic combinations of materials which accentuate the wooden rings. We experimented with various compositions along with resham (silken) threads, brass metal sheet, brass ghungroos, wooden beads and metal beads.
These explorations lead to the creation of fascinating joineries from which we selected the sequences which brought out the perfect blend of the craft, color and life. These visually impressionistic compositions were ready to intrigue and conquer our followers.
Our research on a distinct theme board, mood board and color palette directed us to a mesmerizing fusion we wished to achieve. For the women in power, ready to ‘bring some bling’ in their styled apparel, this new range of neck pieces were discovered.
There were four ranges developed from these inaugurations.
The first range incorporates three exquisite wooden rings, brought together by a blast of bold coloured resham(silken) threads and cords. A bunch of small brass ghungroos have been further added to the neck piece to add a little playfulness to the beholder’s walk.
The second range is one of our festive compositions. The three wooden rings are brought together by golden zari thread, black resham (silken) threads and a exuberant clinking bunch of small golden ghungroos.
The third range is an inventive, western attempt with entrancing combinations of wooden rings of adjustable length variety. These rings have been designed such as to attract a sense of individuality in all generations.
The fourth range of neck piece involves an unconventional yet magnetic blast of colors; contrasting resham (silken) threads, wrapped around the wooden rings, have been used to “trendify” the vibrant beaded chain. This combination of the wooden rings with different tubular beads brings a youthful extravaganza to the apparel.
The earlier range of Madhubani neck piece is back on popular demand. These pieces includes decorous and stimulating combinations of different styles of round and flat beads joined together with wooden rings. This conception aims to bring a complete look to the Indian apparel, representing a powerful persona.
The entire collection is available on our eStore here.
The Color Caravan owns copyright for all the photographs in this post. Cannot be used in any form without written permission.
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| Madhubani jewelry launched by The Color Caravan in 2011 |
We were energized to envision a new style of wearable craft evolved from our earlier Madhubani neck-piece designs. Our summer intern Dhanushree Dhasmana, a student of Lifestyle & Accessory Design from National Institute of Design(Gandhinagar) developed the 'new 'Madhubani necklace collection. Dhanushree co-created these Madhubani neck-pieces along with our colleague Kanchan who assisted her on this project and of course our very talented Madhubani artist Hira Devi.
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| Our partner artist Heera Devi |
Once again, we gave some wooden rings to Heera di and asked her to paint them over in vivid colors with Madhubani Art. Our aim was to take these beautiful round concoctions and to forge them into contemporary masterpieces. To conceive a bold accessory which shall make a distinct fashion statement for the women of today.
With this idea we indulged into the different exotic combinations of materials which accentuate the wooden rings. We experimented with various compositions along with resham (silken) threads, brass metal sheet, brass ghungroos, wooden beads and metal beads.
These explorations lead to the creation of fascinating joineries from which we selected the sequences which brought out the perfect blend of the craft, color and life. These visually impressionistic compositions were ready to intrigue and conquer our followers.
Our research on a distinct theme board, mood board and color palette directed us to a mesmerizing fusion we wished to achieve. For the women in power, ready to ‘bring some bling’ in their styled apparel, this new range of neck pieces were discovered.
There were four ranges developed from these inaugurations.
The first range incorporates three exquisite wooden rings, brought together by a blast of bold coloured resham(silken) threads and cords. A bunch of small brass ghungroos have been further added to the neck piece to add a little playfulness to the beholder’s walk.
The second range is one of our festive compositions. The three wooden rings are brought together by golden zari thread, black resham (silken) threads and a exuberant clinking bunch of small golden ghungroos.
The third range is an inventive, western attempt with entrancing combinations of wooden rings of adjustable length variety. These rings have been designed such as to attract a sense of individuality in all generations.
The fourth range of neck piece involves an unconventional yet magnetic blast of colors; contrasting resham (silken) threads, wrapped around the wooden rings, have been used to “trendify” the vibrant beaded chain. This combination of the wooden rings with different tubular beads brings a youthful extravaganza to the apparel.
The earlier range of Madhubani neck piece is back on popular demand. These pieces includes decorous and stimulating combinations of different styles of round and flat beads joined together with wooden rings. This conception aims to bring a complete look to the Indian apparel, representing a powerful persona.
The entire collection is available on our eStore here.
The Color Caravan owns copyright for all the photographs in this post. Cannot be used in any form without written permission.
