BTS: Exquisite Embroidery Techniques! (Part 2)
At Ricamour Embroideries, we have a team of skilled craftsmen hailing from different regions of India. Each of these regions represents a unique embroidery and beading technique. We would like to believe that we have hand-picked this team, however, with their level of proficiency, it’s only right to say that they picked us. It’s humbling […]
BTS: Exquisite Embroidery Techniques! (Part 1)
Embroidery, a craft that instantly elevates everything it adorns- textiles, garments, accessories, art pieces, and anything else one can think of. The touch of luxury that hand-embroidery adds has remained unmatched for over centuries now. And what makes hand-embroidery so special is the countless techniques that exist and many more, that skilled artisans across the […]
Embroidery Applications We Love!
Hand-embroidery and embellishment have been used to decorate and ornate clothing for over centuries now. From silk robes to heavily embroidered curtains, the art of beading has been employed to add opulence and extravagance to anything and everything. Over a period of time, we have seen new techniques, textures, materials and even multiple creative uses […]
Embroideries Gone Wild!
It’s not new for couturiers to seek inspiration from nature. Every element in our ecosystem offers vivid colours, textures, patterns, movement and so much more. With every change in season, terrain and topography, mother nature keeps giving endlessly. And the most beautiful thing about this inspiration is that the same source inspires different people to […]
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 […]
Our Favourite Themes in Couture!
The pandemic might have caused global lockdowns but it couldn’t lock up our (and by our we mean all of us in the business of couture) need to express, create and innovate. A lot of us took the time to reflect upon what’s important (rightfully so) and introspect. We pushed ourselves further, found inspiration in […]
Bridal bodice designs for your next collection.
Couture designers, like you, will understand that there is a lot that goes into creating a dreamy bridal gown. For your bride, choosing her dream gown is associated with joy and celebration but for you, it’s a combination of months of ideation, trial, blood sweat and tears (no kidding!). Every bridal designer’s endeavour is to […]
The Story Behind the Sequins: Couture Edition
Looking through our archives, it’s filled with swatches that have drawn inspiration from our favourite artists, places and times. Be it a new city, an art gallery, or a fashion runway, we are surrounded by so much creativity and innovation that motivates us to design new embroideries, and we hope in turn that we can […]
Embellished Dreams: for Couture & Prêt-à-Porter.
“I’ve realised that when fashion really challenges and takes a risk, it is incredibly artistically powerful. It makes people dream”Jonathan Anderson. Fashion has historically acted as a form of escapism, especially during tough times. It’s an opportunity to express oneself and the chance to dream. The 1920s, for example, saw fashion revolutionized as a result of the […]
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 […]