I have been beading for a while now, but have always wanted push myself to learn more and more. So , I decided to participate in bead work challenges. I think it does bring out the best in you, and you learn so much along the way. It always happens that the next challenge that you take part in , your creation turns out even better that the last one you have made! When I came across this challenge , I had to participate . Not only was the time given was qiute reasonable , but the idea of making a bag is lovely. And the choice of techniques to be used was also easy . So here`s what I made ....
Indian weddings are always a very glamorous and dressy affairs , full of vibrancy and color. . Here`s my creation for the challenge.
A drawstring bag in a combination of techniques- crochet, bead weaving and a bit of bead stitching. The colors are pretty bright but fun definitely traditional . Spent quite a lot of time deciding on the material I wanted to use for the body of the bag . Making the band and the medals took a lot of my time , and so I decided to use simple crochet to make the bag . It would be stronger than using fabric for the heavy bead work and yet be light but bulky to go well with it.
It has been fun challenging myself to make this bag and I thank Therese and Christine for hosting this challenge .
Hope you liked my bag. Do drop in a line about how you found it . I`ll be looking forward to your comments. And don`t forget to view what the other participants created. I`m sure all the creations will be spectacular.!
motidana
blue bag
crochet purse
beaded purse
wow, its quite a beauty. I particularly like the drawstring tassels and the beaded trim at the bottom seam of the bag
ReplyDeleteThank you Divya . Glad you liked it . And now you know why I was so excited when you shared that link!. Your message came just about the time I was rushing through the deadline of finishing this bag :)
Deletesuch talent with both crochet and beading! When I was in India last our hotel room looked out over a 3-day Indian wedding. Such fun to catch glimpses of the affair. and boy is it elaborate! This bag would be lovely with a gorgeous sari of the same colors
ReplyDeleteYes I think the crochet and beading idea did turn out well, much to my delight. And yes you did catch it right! I do have a silk sari that matches those colors. That`s what triggered the color palette for this one haha! :)
DeleteWhat a strong, colorful, elegant yet playful bag! Your details are wonderful, right down to the drawstring ends. I really like the crochet stitch and colors and the green beads that edge the bottom. And what you said about hops and how we learn along the way is so true. I grow a lot with each hop. either by expanding my repertoire or learning what stitches I don't like so I strengthen the ones I do like.
ReplyDeleteMay your beautiful, vibrant bag see many many wonderful weddings! Thanks for being a part of this hop :-)
I enjoyed every minute of this challenge. Been mulling for months what I wanted to try , and have been on a creative high since I signed up . And now that it`s done, that high feeling has not yet left as I`m drooling over all the fabulous entries, and am feeling all charged up to meet yet another challenge.
DeleteThank you !!
Hi Motidana,
ReplyDeleteYour crocheted and beaded purse is beautiful! I love the bright green and blue colors together and all of the beaded components to make the bag even more beautiful. Awesome job! Thank you for joining in on this ATTS challenge and I hope that you will join us again in the next ATTS challenge.
Therese
A Big Thank You , Therese for the lovely words. And yes, I would love to join the next ATTS challenge. You did bring out the best in me.! I`m all charged up for another one :)
DeleteMotidana, your bag is superb. I don't know what I like the best, the crochet part or the beaded medallions. And you've even embellished the end of the strings. Everything is great in it. Exceptional job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana . Those beaded tassels were an after thought though,as I got a day more than you guys because of time difference.
DeleteHi Motidana, Your bag is fabulous. I love the bright colors and the beaded medallions that you did on it. I agree that bead challenges help stretch us as beaders. I try to participate in them often.
ReplyDeleteThanks Becky . After years of shying away from challenges, I gathered courage to participate , and now I really love doing so !
DeleteStunning, beautiful bold and exotic, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Kepi :)
DeleteI can see this vibrant bag at a wedding, indeed - love it. And you're right, challenges like this are best to push you t try new techniques or simply new areas of your art.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alicia.
DeleteOh - I love that you incorporated crochet - the stitches are so fine and perfect! I also enjoyed that you made something that reflected heritage. The colors are so vibrant and your work is beautiful. I agree that challenges inspire us to try new things and improve. What a lovely creation!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula for the encouraging words. It is indeed fun to participate in challenges, specially as I love seeing and getting inspired by what other participants have created and also made so many new friends :)
DeleteWhat vibrant colors! And the rival bling! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny!
DeleteWhat a fabulous bag! The crochet is a great idea, and the medallions are truly lovely. This will be a wonderful purse to take to events - you will be the star of any wedding, for sure. Wowza, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bobbie. The colors do stand out , and I think It will match with all the vibrant colors we have in our Indian weddings. :)
DeleteOh my goodness! This is so beautiful. Love the bright colors and how it's so usable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet
DeleteThat bag is a beauty. I love the colors. Just the right flash of bling. I hope you do more challenges, you really rise to the occasion :-)
ReplyDeleteSure Liz . Enjoyed the challenge so much that am all excited to participate in the next one ......
DeleteI love your wonderful bag! My two favourite colours, and the rivolis will make it sparkle like the star it is.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori.
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