Chennai Silks a textile unit has come up with one of its kind and it is seeking an unmistakable entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most unique and expensive saree.
The exceptionally stunning saree is meticulously woven with 12 precious stones and metals to depict 11 of Raja Ravi Verma's popular paintings. Explicitly projected is
'Lady Musicians' one of the painter's very famous works that displays women belonging to diverse cultural backgrounds.
Besides, the border of the saree pictures 10 other paintings of the artist that pays tribute to 20th century artist.
The best part of the saree being that the women in the paintings are intricately hand-woven and beautified with jewels of gold, diamond, platinum, silver, ruby, emerald, yellow sapphire, sapphire, cat's eye, topaz, pearl and corals.
Already in the Limca Book of Records, this 40 lakh saree will be the first silk saree that required the use of 7,440 jacquard hooks and 66,794 cards during the weaving process. Moreover, a group of consummate workers took nearly 4,680 hours
2 comments:
Not long ago there was an article in our local paper that India uses the most gold in terms of jewelry and decoration - zari for sarees. Now we are using gem stones..!!??
Anyhoo....lucky lady who got to wear it.
hi, beautiful saree,.. had read about it.. not sure if i saw the pic.. this pic is beautiful and great saree.. nice color..
yes lucky lady to model it.
wonder how many will be running to get one for their own!
take care.. thx sam (amos) for posting it.
griz did u get any such saree from miller?
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