Styling formals with traditional artwork !

 

I Introduced filigree in my wardrobe , and I am loving it !

Although I am a designer I am not very fond of  different types of jewellery and prefer to stick to my gold earrings and chain. A few days back my Friend introduced me to the jewellery of famous art work from Odisha ‘filigree’ or ‘tarakasi’. I have studied about this art ,taught about this art but never thought about including it in my wardrobe and jewellery box.

Well, here the challenge was as I am usually in formals and at times in casuals I was not comfortable with the idea of wearing traditional jewellery. And also who would go to shop for authentic artwork??? Well, today I had with me authentic filigree earrings and studs and just had to team it with my formals tastefully and aesthetically to receive the compliments! Who doesn't like   compliments???

 Although I was a little apprehensive about it initially but it came out effortlessly beautiful and for a change I came out of my regular gold earrings and chain J!

I am posting style boards here that would help you to incorporate these artwork into your closet.

 

There were reasons I introduced filigree jewellery into my closet :

1. It is beautiful
2. It is inexpensive
3. To encourage the artisans by buying their artwork. (Even artists have bills to pay!)   

Now , a little gyan about Tarakasi

Tarakasi is a form of filigree work from Odisha. A 500 year old traditional art kept alive by a few dedicated highly skilled artisans. It’s a fine wire work wherein mostly flowers , birds ,animals and other trinkets are made. It is also used to embellish backdrops which can be expensive and time consuming.

Generally speaking when we talk about filigree or tarakasi the name Cuttack comes to mind as this art has been thriving there since ages. Although it’s a common understanding that the art may have come to Odisha from Indonesia due to similarities between the workmanship. But I would like to accept the art by its face value. It is beautiful and delicate looking . Fine wire work which completely defines me ...