Indian Sari Dress

I bought the most beautiful mustard and deep purple sari silk in Delhi last year and have been saving it for a special occasion. It's one of my best friend's birthday this week and she's emigrating to Australia, so it will definitely be a special occasion. There are 6 metres of various parts and I draped it on the stand to see which parts would make a nice 50s style dress.






I love the block colour idea, but think the all purple idea would suit me better.

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India Purchases

Finally got around to photographing the beautiful textiles I bought In India: hand block-printed fabrics, silk saris and embroidered cushion covers to name a few. Just what to do with 26 metres of cotton.... Got a bit carried away!!

Wall-hanging made from recycled saris

Wooden block-prints (hand-carved)

Embroidered cushion covers

Silk sari

Printed cottons

Stunning!

I forgot to add this stunning dress to my list of findings yesterday: it is a vintage-inspired, silk dress by Toast. It was such a bargain; I dread to think what it cost new. I am seriously debating whether or not to sell it. I'm in love with it, but have no place to where it :( ... Someone take me to a ball...!

Nautical Knot Belt

Spotted a very similar belt in Jigsaw and made my own version- shirred silk with an infinity knot.