Be the royal bride in Seema Gujral’s elegantly crafted bridalwear

By Arati Thapa

The beautiful wedding season is round the corner and no amount of corona virus scare seem to dampen the wedding fervour for brides and grooms waiting for their D-Day. With the government unlocking some of the curbs weddings are being planned with proper safety guidelines mandated by the government and so the wedding shopping has begun with brides and grooms excited stun the guests on their wedding day.

Presenting, ‘Portraits’ by Seema Gujral, an effort to showcase the vintage glamour that was Indian royalty. If it’s the royal touch you are looking for then head over to her boutique ‘Portraits’ are not just ensembles but tales of tradition and beautifully woven diversity, created for the modern bride, who wants to wear the beauty of her roots on her special day. It is an innately regal collection, where each piece has a character and a face, inspired by the Maharanis of yore, where every bride should feel that sense of regalia.

The work on the collection are a revolutionary amalgamation of traditional crafts, one-of-a kind handiwork and contemporary haute couture generates alluring, urbane and time-less attire. With two design forms, Ghararas and Lehengas, it is the subtle detailing that makes each piece unique. The three-dimensional floral embroideries using varied fabrics, embroidery materials and a combination of various embroidery techniques along with traditional Rajasthani mirror work and soft multicoloured sequins is the signature for this collection.

The garments are elegantly created with pride and passion as reflected in the fine craftsmanship of intricate embroideries, gotta patti and mirror work. The colour palette is an eclectic mix of softer hues for the day occasions such as ivory, beige, yellow and deep mustards, rusts, and reds for the night. Then there is the light rose gold gota patti work heavily accentuated with pearls and crystals to create a glamorous silhouette that works for occasions that span through the day. The collection also features trending elements like double dupattas and embroidered belts which bring the modern element to essentially traditional Indian festive wear. The colours are celebratory, from the crystals to the sequins to the mirror work, each piece is hand woven, hand studded, like true artisanal pieces should be.

The collection is available at Seema Gujral’s Studio as well as Aza, Ogaan, Pernia’s Pop Up Shop and Origins

Address: B-135, B Block, Sector 6, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.