MET Gala 2026 Theme Explained: Costume Art and the Body
The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the theme for its 2026 exhibition: Costume Art. For decades, fashion’s acceptance within the art world came with conditions. It was welcomed when it behaved like sculpture- static, displayed on mannequins or pedestals and removed from the reality of living bodies. ‘Costume Art’ challenges that […]
Hand-embroidered Appliqués to your Rescue!
Today, hand-embroidery is well established as a luxurious form of art for couture, home décor, accessories and so much more. Master craftsmen aka karigars across India are keeping alive age-old embellishment techniques and creating new ones for design houses across the world. Techniques that are so varied that they meet the aesthetics of every designer- from Italy […]
Embroidery inspired by Architectural Marvels!
At Ricamour Embroideries, we celebrate all forms of art and creative imagination. It inspires us to create, innovate and expand our horizons. One such form of art that continues to influence us and that we absolutely cherish is architecture- ancient as well as contemporary. Architecture has distinguished styles, multiple techniques, materials and is a form […]
Embroidered With Love: Bridal Couture
Creating embroideries for bridal clients is one of things we love most about our job. It’s a privilege to have a hand in making a bride sparkle on her big day, knowing the embroidery that we’re designing holds such special significance and will be treasured forever. Over the years, we’ve created countless embroideries for bridal […]
Mission ‘Begin Again’
For the last 3 months, India along with the rest of the world has been under a strict lock-down, and just like that, our daily lives came to a sudden halt. It’s been a time of uncertainty, worry and confusion, yet one that also made us realise how lucky we are. Never before have we […]