Bridal party LOTD with Silk jewellery

Silk jewellery

South Indian weddings are usually a riot of colors. The only “Color theme” I have ever seen at a wedding is “multicolor”. Infact people gazing or “saree gazing” to put it not so elegantly is a favourite past time at weddings, where women (and sometimes men) check out the sarees and jewelry worn by other women. People gape with their mouths wide open or stare when you are well dressed and go all “tut tut tut” when you are casually dressed. Your status, your father’s or husband’s status and sometimes your character is also judged by how you dress at weddings. So Indian women prepare for weeks before they attend a close friend’s or a family wedding.  I personally, am not in favour of wearing very grand clothes and don’t really own anything embroidered or embellished. But I more than make up for that, by wearing deep colors and bold accessories which coincidentally is the “In fashion trend” this season” as is Silk jewellery.
Silk jewellery  

 A very close friend of mine got married last week and it was a great reunion for four of us friends, who met for his wedding reception. For this wedding I chose to wear a plain deep blue silk saree with a matt border (no zari) and paired it with a hot pink 3/4th blouse that I got made for an official function. Being a very traditional color combination and completely plain I was worried that I might make me look too old. so I decided to come with some semi traditional accessories in silk thread that would fit with the look but still make me look young.

Silk thread necklace

I always get requests from clients who want to match my jewelry with their special occasion outfits and get something made, but I rarely do it for myself. However, this time I thought “well let me make something for myself for a change”. As Silk  jewellery is now in trend, I opted for silk thread bangles in pink and blue (made by Shobana of Theekshana creations). I was just getting over my typhoid then (yup second time in a year)  so I asked her to make pink jhumkha bases too. However, due to some miscommunication it ended up being blue which wasn’t what I had in mind. and it looked rather plain, So I used some golden topaz stones and wrapped pink thread to create stripes. As a result, the earrings looked a rich purple, exactly like the saree which was pleasant surprise.

Silk thread jhumkas

 For the necklace, I used a store bought pendant as my focal and created a silk thread base for it. I added some blue crystal beads and pipe beads to a chain that I already had. I used the mango shaped studs that came with the set to complete my earrings

MyBridal party LOTD with Silk jewellery

So how do you like it?  Since I have never worn anything like this before, it was a new experience for me to make and wear them. If you are interested in more wedding colors, check this article: Your Go To Color Palettes for 2018.

Do tell me how do you select what you are going to wear for your best friend or a family member‘s wedding? I am curious to know about it. 

I hope you found it interesting
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21 responses to “Bridal party LOTD with Silk jewellery”

  1. Karin G avatar

    I'm sorry to hear you were sick and I hope you are getting better! Your jewelry as well your clothes are just splendid, so colorful, you look stunning! Can't wait what you make for the Superstition blog hop. Take care of yourself.

  2. Little Treasures avatar

    Hi Divya!
    So sorry to hear you've been sick – I wish you a fast recovery! Your jewelry pieces are fantastic especially the jhumkha earrings. By adding that pink silk thread and gold stones, you made them even more perfect!
    I never wear bold and striking jewelry for weddings – it is usually a thin (silver) necklace with a negligible pendant to add just a soft touch to the whole appearance, which is not the case for other occasions 🙂

  3. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Maya, I hope that I recover too 🙂 its become boring now! Its not fun being sick the entire festive season. Indian weddings are incomplete without jewelry, a thin chain would have been a complete no – no here even at Christian weddings held in a church

  4. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Karin, I am just looking forward to taking some rest and getting better. I hope that it happens.. Pink and blue is a very old and traditional combination that only elderly people wear it but I thought that it would be interesting to revisit the classic

  5. Vijay Devarajan avatar

    Take care of your health, and have a safe Diwali

  6. bairozan avatar

    This jewelry set is just gorgeous – the colors, the sparkle and the uniqueness of it must have got you a lot of compliments! I do hope you've felt special, 'cause you look so! Wishing you a steady recovery 🙂

  7. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Vijay, Wishing you a very happy Diwali too

  8. Divya N avatar

    Thank you Rozantia for your lovely comment, I dont know about "a lot of compliments" as most of the guests were strangers but my friends who were with me, liked the jewelry.

  9. Michelle L. avatar

    I especially love the pink stripes on the blue domes – you're right, it creates the perfect purple illusion. You looked marvelous! So sorry you have been feeling terrible, I hope you get back up to speed soon.

  10. Made In a Day avatar

    Beautiful jewelry! Love the colors! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
    Kim

  11. Cinnamon Jewellery avatar

    You look so colourful and your jewellery goes perfectly with your saree and blouse. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better, you deserved to make some jewellery for yourself for a change!

  12. Divya N avatar

    😀 thanks, I am on a self made jewelry spree now 😀

  13. Divya N avatar

    Thanks for Visiting Kim, Welcome to JOS

  14. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Mich for boosting up my spirits with your compliments 🙂 hopefully with everyone's wishes I'll get well soon

  15. motidana avatar

    Lovely jhumkhas and the necklace is looking lovely too. I`m sure you must have made a hit at the wedding with your beautiful jewellery , it matches the outfit so well.
    Wish you a speedy recovery and a Happy Diwali too 🙂

  16. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Pallavi, Wishing you a very happy Diwali too

  17. Love My Mess avatar

    What beautiful creations – that is some real talent there. Found you at Robin's Fluster Buster Creative Muster!

  18. Divya N avatar

    Thanks for Visiting and your lovely comment, Welcome to JOS

  19. Neena Shilvock avatar

    lovely jewellery Divya, and you look fabulous too in spite of your recent illness – hope you have recovered completely. I love the new emphasis on the blouse which doesn't have to match – I was an early pioneer of this 'fashion' – mainly because I was too lazy to get blouses stitched to match, so come the morning, just wore a contrasting blouse to college – my friends used to make fun of me in those days, but I'll bet they are now eating their words and embracing the trend 🙂

  20. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Neena. My third round of illness was after this wedding, so I am still getting over it. I have been wearing contrasting blouses, ever since I can remember but most Indian women still wear matching blouses here. So I do keep getting strange looks but I am used to them by now

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