Mirror work lehengas have now become one of the most sought after bridal fashion and festive wears in the USA, and no wonder. The skirt with mirrors will glimmer at every move, make the most ordinary entrance into the sangeet a grand entry and be equally amazing both in photos taken during daylight and under reception lights. If you are looking for lehengas for your wedding, sangeet, Diwali function or festive party, here is what you should know before making the purchase.
The Mirror Work, known also as the Shisha or Sheesha embroidery, uses small mirror pieces sewn onto fabrics with threads and beads. The ancient art coming from the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat has gained its contemporary interpretation, and today Mirror Work lehenga designs are a must have for weddings, sangeets, and other festive events all around the USA. The charm of this embroidery lies in its reflective effect something the sequins and the stones embroidery cannot achieve.
Contemporary lehenga designs differ greatly from the classical red and gold version. The designers explore not only the pastel color schemes but jewel and even monochrome ones, combining Shisha embroidery with Kali construction in order to add gracefulness and volume. A good cut of the lehenga combines elegance and lightness.
Designing a lehenga involves taking into consideration three main factors, which include occasion, fabric weight, and location of embellishment.
1. Occasion: Lighter designs with dispersed embellishment should be used for occasions such as mehendi or haldi, while for events such as sangeet or reception, embellishment that is dense should be used to achieve the desired effect under lighting.
2. Fabric weight: Designs made from silk material provide the required structure, and are suitable for kali designs, while the net and georgette materials allow for a more airy design.
3. Location of embellishment: Some designs feature embellishment located on the hem and border of the attire, while others have the entire skirt decorated with mirrors. Attire featuring embellishment located at the border is relatively easier to style when used by the first time wearer, whereas full embellishment is perfect for bold wearers.
Another aspect to consider while designing lehengas is color. The conventional color for lehenga attires has been red, but purple, lavender, and sky blue have become some of the most sought after colors for lehengas this year.
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