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The costume that won Lara Dutta the 'Best National Costume' first runner up award at the Miss Universe
pageant, 2000. It is a 4-piece ensemble, comprising of a traditionally cut, panelled 'Lehenga in 'gheru' colour, remniscent of vegetable |
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| dyeing and patterning. The dramatic 'gota' and 'kasab' hand-worked wide diagonal border is in burgundy. Colourful
Jaipuri motifs scale up the 'kalis', giving the garment its flattering look. |
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Miss Asia Pacific, 2000, Diya Mirza in a 'gheru' coloured lehenga. It is a 3- piece ensemble like the
costumes worn by the 'lohar' community of the desert . The motifs of stylized marigolds are used as 'butis', which are picked up |
| with find 'taar' work to embellish this bridal 'joda'. The use of matte gold and silver gives the ensemble its subtle sheen. |
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A lilac lehenga with a short cropped choli and a matching dupatta brings a soft allure to a bride. The
colour is reflective of the vegetable dyes used in the Iranian subcontinent, which are both subdued and varied in their sophistication. Silver |
| embroidery and 'butis', which again are reflective of the Rajasthan/Gujarat tradition, add a naïve
charm to this bridal ensemble. |
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| A black, 'bandhini' printed crepe silk 3-piece ensemble with fine 'ari' work. The kurta is sleeveless and
has a trellis like 'dori' work on the back. The ensemble has a matching churidar and a 'bandhini' printed chunni with all over delicate
embroidery. |
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Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, models this bridal ensemble in delicate net. The entire garment has been
embroidered in an old technique using metallic yarn. The zardozi borders and 'butis' are set against a fine mukaish-like embroidery
using metallic knotting |
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to give the garment its subtle glow.
An added garment to the entire ensemble is a sleeveless embroidered coat with its fine zardozi embroidery and rich, wide borders. |
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Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, models this bridal ensemble in delicate net. The entire garment has been
embroidered in an old technique using metallic yarn. The zardozi borders and 'butis' are set against a fine mukaish-like embroidery |
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| using metallic knotting to give the garment its subtle glow. The blouse is made of net and has a see-through back. |
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This three piece bridal ensemble, modelled by Miss Universe 2000, Lara Dutta, is in an auspicious red colour.
Each of the 16 panels of the lehnga has an ascending Tree of Life motif on it, with flowering plants and birds. These motifs are expressive |
| of the creative energy, which is associated with bridal wear and the Kalpavriksha. |
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An aqua blue, three piece ensemble consisting of a lehnga, choli and odhni, which has been draped around
the waist to show off the blouse. The outfit has silver embroidery outlining the fine borders and 'butis'.
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| This ensemble has been modelled by Miss Universe 2000, Lara Dutta. |
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This lehenga-choli ensemble is representative of the traditional Rajasthan/Gujarat style of embroidery. The rich
red colour is symbolic of festivity/fertility. Metallic yarn is traditionally used on these garments. During the |
| actual wedding ceremony, conducted in front of the fire, the motifs and the colours of the ensemble glow. |
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The 3-piece ensemble is traditionally worn in northern India by Sikh brides whose weddings are held in
the morning . The kurta, salwar and odhni have been traditionally used for this ceremony for hundreds of years and still |
| remain a favourite in the Punjab. The kurta is richly embroidered with floral motifs which symbolize prosperity. |
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| A Bandhini printed crepe silk saree, jacket and blouse make up this 3-piece ensemble which is embroidered with
fine 'ari' work. The jacket is sleeveless, with a beautifully embroidered neckline and is worn with a cap sleeve blouse inside. The saree
has embroidered borders and 'ambis' on the 'pallu'. |
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A three piece embroidered ensemble - lehnga, choli and odhni - in khaki silk. The garments are accentuated
with rich heavily embroidered zardozi borders. The ground fabric is embellished with tikki embroidery, which picks up |
| the dusty vegetable hue of the khaki background. The odhni has a scalloped edge which highlights the antique aura
of the entire ensemble. |
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This red zardozi coat is a replication of a mid-19th century Choga which was designed for court wear most
likely in the kingdom of Avadh. The shoulders, back and sleeves are highlighted with ornamental conical motifs and the rest of the |
coat is decorated with fine 'ambi' motifs picked up with trellis embroidery.
This ensemble, modelled by Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, formed part of her wardrobe during the Miss World 2000 contest. |
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A three piece ensemble modelled by Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, in a rich red colour with contrasting
olive green borders, embroidered with gold. Each of the 16 'kalis' of the lehnga has a stylized paisley motif at the bottom, |
which is taken up with a chevron patterning on the main body of the skirt. The blouse has a scooped neck and
short sleeves while the odhni has a dramatic pallav on both ends and tiny 'butis' on the ground to match those of the lehnga.
The mango forms called 'badam' 'kairi' or 'ambi' are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and are symbolic of fertility. This auspicious
motif makes it appropriate for bridal wear. |
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A three piece saffron coloured bridal ensemble modelled by Miss Universe 2000, Lara Dutta. The lehnga
has a wide, rich border with stylized plant and geometric patterning. The rich gold glow comes from the auspicious |
| colouring of the ensemble which is highlighted with 'ari' and zardozi work. |
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