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Rangoli Borders

I am so tired just back from a gruelling trip and back breaking journey. But still the thought of sharing with you all energised me. I have a lot to share. But for now I am posting a few Rangoli Borders...

This one is on "Leaves"

These are curved borders.

I have many more-but I need to photograph them, organise and then post. I will try to do this week end hope fully.....

As of now I am too tired...but glad to be back home......Home Sweet Home..:)....

Good night for now...keep watching my blog for more.......

The Shankh Pola Bangles

The Red and White bangles worn by the married woman of Bengal are known as Shankh Pola Bangles. The white ones are made of Shankh meaning Conch shell and the red ones I think are of lac. Some say white bangles are made of Ivory. But I think that would have been in the past as these days, there is a ban on ivory and it is costly too. Moreover Shankh means Conch shell. 

Here is a glimpse:

This goes well with their traditional white/off white  and red sari. I always have a pair of these saris. I love the combination.

These bangles were offered to goddess Kali in Kolkata and after performing Pooja there they were blessed and given to me by my friend. The yellow stains you see on the white bangles is that of turmeric. I always wanted to own one pair of these bangles and now my wish is fulfilled :)......

Keep an eye on my blog......

UPDATE 2-8-2014: 

Friends one of the visitors, Ananya has given the link where you can buy these bangles. Here it is:

http://sonababu.com/

Visit the site and see for yourself. I have provided this as update here so that those who visit this post may not miss it. My thanks to Ananya for taking time to leave the message.

Hope you will visit the site. I am also planning to buy some.

Friday-Free Patterns

Its Friday once again and I am late in posting the Free Pattern. Here it is:

It is Peacock once again. This time it is a folk motif from India. As you can see the artist has designed it stylishly. We don't know the artist as many a times many artists from old times, might have carved this in stone on temple walls. That might have inspired the weavers or other artists. I guess this has been made into a wooden printing block as I found it on one of my saris. 

                Peacock Motif

This looks very simple and easy and can be used for fabric painting as well as embroidery. Chain stitch would look good. This can be used on saris, blouses, dresses to give that ethnic and unique look.

Hope you like this. So watch for more motifs and patterns.......