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Sunday, 14 December 2003 |
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Razzle dazzle on the ramp : Kandyan Jewellery by Umangi de Mel Beauty, they say fades away ... but beauty in certain things is eternal. Among the everlasting things of beauty, the Kandyan bride stands out. Her selection of jewellery ranges from the 'Nalalpata' to the 'Agasthi' chain.
Aneesha says her story board is based on Kandyan Jewellery and their unique designs. "It contains a variation of breath-taking jewellery and I used foreign models to show that the particular jewellery could be worn anywhere in the world because it's became a modern hip thing". Talking about her client board she says, "that it should depict the characteristics of her client". "My client is somebody who's always on the move, a very sociable person. Probably an actress or a model who goes out and wears fashionable clothes". She says that her best designed dress is the one which has a saree effect. The dress which is a real beauty has the same intricate designs that are carved on the jewellery, embroidered on to its patterns, "the straps of the dress are made out of 'Agasti' chains", she adds. Her second dress is created using the unique eye-catching patterns of one of the bridal jewellery of the traditional ensemble that is worn on the hand, "I used the shape as a design to put it on the dress so that it looks like a belt", she explains.
Aneesha's avante-garde is a fine blend of different types of jewellery that are being worn. "I got the breast-plate made in the shape of a 'Hansa-Poottuwa' and I thought it would be really nice to have the skirt made in the shape of the typical Kandyan earring but I couldn't get it made. Moreover the model wouldn't have been able to wear it because of the weight which is why I had to settle for just one part of the earring when I made the skirt", she says adding that the 'skull-cap' which is part of the dress is made out of Agasti and seaquins since she wanted to give it a touch of glamour. The young 'all-smiley' Aneesha says that she looks up to the renowned designer Donatella Versace, "I like her designs but I don't follow her style since her stuff don't follow her style since her stuff don't suit the Sri Lankan yet. We are still getting into the whole concept and I think it's too early for us to be that daring", she explains. Speaking of her diploma at the 'LIFT' she says that sewing and pattern making were a bit hard at the beginning. "I joined 'LIFT' last year. Designing has been my ultimate passion and I know that it was what I wanted to do. But I had to wait till I finished my A/Ls. Since my parents were adamant that I did my exams". Her parents, she says, are into the textile business. "They have a handloom factory and I think it runs in the family", she says grinning. She says that the drawing aspect of the course wasn't difficult, "I have been doing a bit of drawing for a while but I was pretty much clueless when it came to the rest of the package. The course was hectic and we had many assignments that were to be handed in on time".
An old girl of Stafford International School, Aneesha says she intends to go abroad to continue her higher studies in the field and find work. "But I do want to come back and skirt on my own in Sri Lanka", she adds. Wrapping things up, Aneesha says the Sri Lankan youth are quite aware of what's in at the moment. "Most of them are very conscious of what they wear and I think the local fashion industry is improving", she says before adding that there's hope for local designs. |
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