Refashioned Jewellery.

Many a times, there are pieces in the trinket box that do`nt get worn either because they are out dated, broken or not liked. And like most women, I too have a share of those lying around in my box. Recently while rearranging my trinkets, I happened to stumble across this old necklace . Never worn it as I hated it on sight. The pattern and style looked too out dated according to me. So, in a creative mood, I sat down to turn it into a trendier version , something I would like to wear with my sarees
 Here`s my project in it`s various stages,

Do drop in a comment of how you liked it.
Till next time then....
motidana

Silver Ethnic Necklace- beaded !!

Sharing another necklace I made a couple of months ago. One way or other have not been able to post pictures of what I have made so here goes....

Latest necklace off the bead mat , a unique fusion piece combining intricate bead weaving with vintage Thai silver pendant. Rich Thai textile inspired the bead weaving pattern for this one and
I am quite proud with the outcome!

So how did you find this one? Do drop in your views. Would love to hear from you

motidana 

My bracelet Maharani - an inspiration from the bygone Era

A couple of years ago , I happened to come across this beautiful pendant by Amrapali . They specialize in creating the most beautiful jewellery inspired by traditional motifs and designs . Being a great fan of all things traditional and ethnic , I loved it at the first instant .  It was beautiful and in my mind , I started imagining  how I could showcase it in the best possible way .And so I started thinking " Should it be a simple chain added to the pendant , (..too simple for my liking ... I would prefer something more elaborate ....) or should it be a multistrand chain of pearls ?  ( no no .... it has become very common now- a-days ; every other woman seems to be wearing one .). ...." and so my imagination ran but I discarded these ideas one by one . What I wanted was to make the piece different from the usual yet something that was traditional .But since there was no occasion in the near future , I put it away , with a thought of creating something when an occasion did come up .

 
             Recently when I was deciding on what to wear for the wedding that was comming up soon , I remembered the pendant and took it out . I just knew what I would make for this beauty! It would be a bracelet and not a necklace as I was planning earlier. It would be something to match my necklace and earrings that were bought some time ago from Amrapali . I had`nt purchased anything for my hand as I had already overshot my budget buying that lovely necklace .

 So using left over  ruby beads that I have used in my earlier  Mahalakshmi Necklace. , I created this bracelet . The RAW is fairly easy to do , but anchoring the pendant to the beads took a little bit of adjusting . I wanted the piece secure so that it would not dangle and get caught in my saree .

adding the clasps was a bit of a dilemma but I have settled for magnetic clasps  and outlined the the RAW with fresh water pearls .  The pearl border not only outlines the piece but also acts as a protection to the pendant .

                                             Princess Krishna Kumari of Marwar and Jodhpur.
                                              photo courtsey http://vintageindia.tumblr.com/page/5

And as for naming this piece .... I think Maharani  would be the perfect name for it ... specially since I happened to see this beautiful photo ,after creating my bracelet ,  much to my surprise and amazement ! ( was my imagination  a reality some years ago ?? )
  A beautiful reminder of the bygone era ! Isn`t it ?

regards

motidana .

Shimmer-n-shine Shisha necklace

 Here`s another necklace using the Shisha mirror as the focal from my Shimmering shisha collection here . The mirrorwork embroidery is slightly different from the previous one and the necklace too has different embellishments.

 Lusturous royal blue medallion is surrounded with faceted crystal and embellished with beads. The vintage brass flowers scattered around are enhancing the peacock feathers that I have added to give it a royal look. The  metal flowers are backed with silk fabric to keep the look distinct yet subtle . An antique finish chain , and a toggle clasp complete the necklace .

  Though the materials I have used do speak for themselves , I have added a fringe of antique chain and iridescent glass beads that shimmer and shine with movement .

       A perfect depiction of the beautiful Peacock ! Don`t you agree?

I have tried my best to capture the shimmering colors in these photos and hence the lusturous silk back ground . 

So what do you think of this one ? Don`t you agree that the Peacock is nature`s most unique inspiration?

(  My previous posts on  Peacock - nature`s most unique design  inspiration !  )
Part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4