Hand-Beaded Lakshmi Dress | ASHAALIA Sitara The nargis motif - narcissus

The nargis motif - narcissus in Persian and Urdu - was used in Mughal botanical illustration as a reference flower: the form that textile artisans most frequently translated into bead and thread because its radiating petal structure suited the techniques available to them

The wide-leg crease holds cleanly in crepe across warm and temperate climates

Each panel is beaded in ASHAALIA's Bay of Bengal atelier with uniform tension

the full-surface beading catches light in every condition

The model is wearing a size 8AU

Hand-Beaded Lakshmi Dress | ASHAALIA Sitara The nargis motif - narcissusMoonstone White is estimated to be delivered in late August. Onyx Black is available for delivery in 7 14 days from the order date. Conceived in linen silk (Moonstone White) or Japanese triacetate polyester (Onyx Black) with matching lining, the Lakshmi Dress requires approximately 22 hours of Karigari hand beading. The motif is a floral cascade built through appliqu each flower individually beaded in sequins, glass stones, seed beads and embroidery