10 Wedding Sari Trends to Know Jadau Jewellery, India’s traditional craftsmanship

An art form that involves embedding precious gemstones into semi-solid gold

By Aaliya Deeba

June 11, 2023 (IANSlife) When it comes to weddings, the sari has always been a timeless and elegant choice for brides. With its rich heritage and versatility, the sari offers endless possibilities for creating a stunning bridal ensemble. If you are planning your wedding and want to stay on top of the latest trends, here are ten wedding sari trends to know. From sustainable fabrics to bold color combinations and personalized embroidery, these trends will help you create a unique and memorable look that showcases your individual style. Whether you are a bride-to-be or simply a lover of fashion, these trends will inspire you to embrace the beauty and artistry of the wedding sari.

Bold Colours: Move away from traditional reds and experiment with vibrant colors like deep purple, emerald green, or royal blue for a unique and modern twist. While bold colors can suit anyone, it's essential to consider your skin tone when choosing the right shade.

Intricate Embroidery: Opt for saris adorned with intricate embroidery work, such as zardozi, mirror work, or threadwork, to add a touch of opulence and elegance to your wedding ensemble. For example, opt for Chikankari from Lucknow, Zardozi from Varanasi, or Kantha from West Bengal. This adds a unique cultural element to your sari.

By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

Contemporary Drapes: Explore unconventional draping styles like the butterfly drape or the modern half-sari drape, which give a contemporary edge to the traditional sari and create a distinct look. Add a stylish and contemporary twist to your sari by accessorizing it with a belt. Choose a statement belt in a complementary color or metallic finish to cinch the waist and enhance your silhouette.

Mix and Match: Embrace the trend of mixing fabrics, patterns, and textures to create a one-ofa-kind wedding sari. Combine textiles like silk, chiffon, or organza to create a unique and interesting visual effect. Play with color combinations that are unexpected but harmonious. For instance, pair a pastel-colored sari with a vibrant, contrasting blouse.

Fusion Blouses: Experiment with fusion blouse designs by incorporating elements from

Western fashion. Consider off-shoulder styles, statement sleeves, or intricate back designs to add a contemporary touch to your wedding attire. Try a halter neck blouse for a sleek and sophisticated look. This style accentuates the shoulders and neckline, giving a contemporary and chic vibe to your sari.

Floral Prints: Instead of traditional motifs, choose saris with bold and oversized floral prints. This trend adds a fresh and modern feel to your wedding look while maintaining a connection with nature. Select saris with a border featuring intricate floral designs. A well-placed floral border can frame the sari beautifully and draw attention to the floral motifs, creating a cohesive and harmonious look.

Metallic Accents: Add glamour to your sari with metallic accents like silver or gold foil printing, sequins, or threadwork. These embellishments catch the light beautifully and create a luxurious and eye-catching effect. Consider a sari with metallic printed motifs or designs. Metallic prints in gold, silver, or bronze tones create a lustrous and radiant effect.

Statement Borders: Instead of the usual plain or intricate borders, opt for saris with bold and statement borders. Look for geometric patterns, contrasting colors, or metallic embellishments to make your sari stand out.

Sheer Elegance: Incorporate sheer fabrics like net or lace into your sari design to create an ethereal and romantic look. Choose a sari with a sheer pallu or experiment with a sheer blouse for a modern and graceful ensemble.

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Jewellery holds a significant place in Indian culture, particularly when it comes to bridal adornment. Every bride aspires to look her absolute best on her wedding day, and one style of jewellery that instantly elevates the bridal ensemble is Jadau.

Derived from the word "jad," which means root, Jadau is an exquisite art form that involves embedding precious gemstones such as uncut diamonds, pearls, emeralds, rubies, coral, turquoise, sapphires, and other jewels into semi-solid gold.

"Jadau is a labour-intensive craftsmanship crafted with utmost care and skill by talented artisans. Chiterias, a group of craftspeople, create the jewellery's design. Ghaarias, who work with flexible gold, engrave and space the pieces thereafter. The enameller embellishes the back of the jewellery with meenakari work after the stones are naturally set in the gold setting," says a spokesperson at MK Jewels.

"Depending on the type of jewellery being made, different pieces take different amounts of time to produce. It's a laborious process that calls for extreme caution and delicacy. Therefore, whereas a simple item might be completed in a few days, a complex piece may really take many months to complete."

In today's era, Jadau jewellery has evolved to incorporate intricate craftsmanship and delicate engravings. This unique concept has expanded the possibilities for brides to wear these pieces on various occasions, beyond just weddings and traditional ceremonies.

If you're looking to adorn with blue and pink Sapphires, that exude a sense of royalty and make a perfect addition to any bridal trousseau, the latest collection of MK Jewels' Jashn-e-jadau, is meticulously crafted with 22kt Gold that displays a colourful piece, enhancing its grandeur and capturing the essence of Indian heritage.

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A field exploring the relationship between the mind and skid

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Must-have Ingredients for your Bathing Ritual

Almond Oil, Chandan, and Badam oil to name a few of Saffron, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sesame oil, Turmeric extracts, Rose oil, Manisha, Almond oil,andis used for promoting youthful and healthy-looking skin. This ingredient has been used to resolve uneven skin and to provide radiance. In addition to this, Kumkumadi also has antiageing and hydrating properties. It can help in brightening and evening out the complexion while also improving skin elasticity and firmness.

By Dr. Atul Kathed

June 16, 2023 (IANSlife) The internet is flooded with umpteen dermatology skincare tips, and even, the AI keeps popping derma suggestions to you. However, despite trying numerous approaches, have you noticed that your skin is not responding positively? Well, the reason for this Sisyphean task can be that your skin is unable to establish a holistic relationship with the derma skincare approaches. Yes, a ‘holistic’ relationship indeed. A genuine healthy approach towards your epidermis is the answer to all the skin woes. Welcome to the world of luxury beauty, where the mind-skin connection is the talk of the town. And, it's time to consider the power of psychodermatology in your beauty regime. This emotional skincare uses a combination of stress relief sessions and contemporary applications like bio-remodeling and hyaluronic acid.

Knowing Psychodermatology system interaction in a better frame, hence affirming that your skin problems be psychosomatic. Also, the hypothalamicpituitary adrenal (HPA) axis of your body can be termed the control centre of your stress response, a most important part of your neuroendocrine system (nerve-hormonal system). The HPA triggers the production of hormones such as cortisol when the body senses stress. The skin also has its own HPA system, which can also trigger it to produce hormones that cause an inflammatory response, thus, delaying healing and disrupting the skin barrier.

Discovering the transformative power

Simply putting it, Psychodermatology is a concoction of essential holistic factors. The first step is seeing a therapist who specialises in psychology, dermatology, and psychiatry. Did we say, it all starts from your mind?

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June 14, 2023 (IANSlife) After a hard day, taking a soothing shower is a beloved ritual and a revitalising pleasure. You could, of course, occasionally take a longer bath and indulge in more skincare regimens, but have you ever taken a royal bath? Although it may seem like a grand proposal, it can help you acquire the natural beauty that has traditionally been the distinguishing feature of Indian queens and princesses.

Indian aristocracy is revered throughout the world for their exquisite beauty, which is attributed to the beauty secrets that their predecessors passed down to them. These techniques comprise complex rituals and practises that increased skin health while leaving it nourished from within, producing a beautiful sensory experience. These materials include flowers, herbs, roots, and oils.

Versatile actor and Vivel VedVidya Brand Ambassador, Sharmila Tagore said, “In today’s world, we are inundated with information on various complex beauty regimens that promise to give us beautiful, vibrant skin. However, my mother and grandmother had kept things very simple and used concoctions made of natural ingredients, recipes of which were passed down. Drawing inspiration from them, one of my go-to ingredients is incorporating Sandalwood–as a skincare essential.”

Here is a list of natural ingredients that will make your bathing experience royal and luxurious:

Nargis Flowers – The essential oil of the fragrant Nargis flower is incredibly rare and highly valuable. Nargis, commonly known as daffodils, have been used for their calming effects and delicate aroma. The flower oil tones the skin while also keeping it hydrated at the same time. This remarkable flower works like a magic remedy for boosting skin health and curing a variety of skin diseases.

KumkumadiTailam– Kumkumadi

Tailam is a traditional Ayurvedic oil blend with numerous benefits for the skin. It is usually a mix

Nagarmotha-Nagarmotha's Kashaya (astringent) property helps prevent excessive oil production and retain skin radiance. Nagarmotha- is known to balance out skin tone, unclog pores, and prevent the signs of ageing. The ingredient also known for its antimicrobial properties and helps to tighten and firm the skin. It also acts as a natural exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture. Nagarmotha acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals

Bahumanjari Oil - The Bahumanjari oil, commonly referred to as Tulsi oil, is renowned for promoting good and healthy skin.Bahumanjari oil helps the skin by having a deepcleansing effect on it. It eliminates excess oil along with dirt and other contaminants. Bahumanjari oil improves skin elasticity and firmness while reducing dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.

The idea of attaining flawless skin consciously or subconsciously keeps perturbing all. But the idea should not add to your anxiety levels when the same can be easily achieved through a holistic approach. A comprehensive approach that recommends the usage of gentle products, avoiding harsh ingredients such as parabens, and synthetic fragrances, and keeping it protected from harmful radicles, along with meditation, exercise, nutrition, and good sleep. A holistic approach can make it easier to attain your goal, rather than relying solely on skincare products. By addressing the root cause of your skin concerns, you can achieve a more sustainable solution.

Psychodermatology is a field exploring the relationship between our mind and skin. As alternative wellness gains momentum and people seek to understand the root causes of their skincare issues, it's becoming clear that topical treatments alone may not be enough. It may require more effort, but it is worth investing in the mind-skin connection. In simple terms, psychodermatology is the idea that your emotions can impact your skin health. Psychodermatologists have invested almost a decade studying the brain-skin axis, which puts your emotions and the nervous

Both your therapist and you will dive into a layer of emotional factors that might be contributing to your skin woes, such as stress or anxiety. It covers conditions like acne, scarring, tissue regeneration and growth, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, alopecia, and even vitiligo.

Psychiatry zeroes in on internal mental issues, whereas dermatology focuses on the externally visible issues. Examples of psychodermatological treatments include psychotherapy, meditation, relaxation, hypnosis, acupuncture, yoga, and antianxiety medications. So while newer skincare products such as sheet masks, AHAs, BHAs, chemical peels, hyaluronic acids, and bio-remodeling products like Profhilo are also used to give you a 360-degree solution.

Checking efficacy

Just like any other medical treatment, doctors' suggestions for psychological treatments should be based on concrete evidence. While some studies have shown positive results of mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques in dermatology, more rigorous studies are needed. However,

(Dr. Atul Kathed, Founder and Director of Aesthetic Skin & Laser Centre,

Indore)