31 May 2014

Hand embroidered white-on-white Kurti Tunics

traditional Lucknow style "chikan"work, cotton thread on cotton voile

FRESH STOCK of really magnificent embroidery work has arrived!
Andree's selections of hand embroidered kurti and kurta tunics




This delicate embroidery is a women's craft practiced in the Muslim households of Uttar Pradesh
Also known as shadow-work, the embroidery threads are worked on the inside of the fine voile cotton, to form traditional lace-like designs tracing flowers and vines on the surface.
 Each piece has been carefully selected for grace of design and mastery of the skill

"MASTERPIECE" ALLOVER HAND EMBROIDERED STYLE 
on front, back and sleeves
assorted sizes  $120. - $160.








LIGHTER MOTIF EMBROIDERY STYLE


lighter embroidery trim
back embroidery motif











lighter MOTIF embroidery style on pure white and pastel cottons, hand washable
$57. - $88.

29 May 2014


MASTER DYERS FEATURE
The traditional art of tie dye, in it's most sophisticated form, 
created by the BANDHEJ and LEHERIYA artisans of Rajasthan

Kingfisher blue silk scarf with very fine floral patterns $75.
Closeup of the texture created by many tiny points of tied silk, with example of loosened thread


Scarlet silk scarf with very fine web patterns $75.

Rose pink leheriya crepe silk dupatta, glamorous summer wear! 
Colour explosion at the Leheriya Master Dyer's workshop!  The silk is rolled diagonally into long ropes which are tied at intervals to resist the dye bath ( see foreground)


Magenta Crepe Silk large dupatta created by Master Dyer $185.

16 May 2014

 A FLOWER GARDEN OF MANY-COLOURED STOLES AND SCARVES 
PURE WOOL, FEATHER WEIGHT
Perfect for summer evenings and garden parties

These beauties are one of a kind!  We call them "Wedding Stoles", the perfect shoulder cover-up for your sleeveless party dresses

Cherry Blossoms printed wool $98.
Dark Diagonal printed wool $98.

























Iris Blue printed wool $98.
Wisteria printed wool $98.


New Styles for Sister Bazaar Spring 2014
handmade pure cotton clothing, hand printed in Rajasthan
designed by Andrée

Featuring Indigo Dhabu blockprints


The Picnic Dress  $143. 
Indigo Dhabu Drawstring "tooth" Tunic  $140.