It was a few months ago when the masterful Rohit Bal stunned the India Couture Week 2018 audiences with his new collection inspired by the grandiose beauty of Kashmir valley’s eternal spring. Yet, the Guldasta collection seems as fresh in vivid memory as the magical tulips and poppies of Kashmir.
As is found in the translation of its name – a bouquet of flowers – the Guldasta Rohit Bal collection of capes, jackets and anarkalis is meant to grace the most auspicious and celebratory of occasions. The intricate and elaborate floral details capture the artistic beauty of Kashmir’s natural heritage. Ivory and black are the base colours of the range, adorned by vintage flower motifs given life via thread embroidery and zardosi. As for the form of the collection, flared silhouettes in vibrant colours add an air of unmistakable royalty and grandeur – something that is also prevalent in the use of cotton silk blends, velvet, silk, silk organzas, and chanderis as fabric.
Enticed? It’s time to lift the lid on four utterly magnificent ensembles from the Guldasta collection by Rohit Bal.
1. Black Embroidered Jacket and Cape
If there is a heaven on Earth, it is in Kashmir – so goes the saying. And if there is a piece of heaven in Rohit Bal’s latest collection, it has to be this ethereal black long jacket attached with cape. Crafted in the finest silk velvet and silk lining accented with machine embroidery, chain stitch embroidery and hand work detailing, this ensemble is the true definition of the word ‘majestic’. The larger-than-life flowers across the jacket reveal the most intricate detailing of Kashmiri flora ever seen on an ensemble.
2. Ivory Hand-Embroidered Anarkali
Yet another Rohit Bal anarkali that takes your breath away, this featured ensemble in splendid shades of ivory needs but one glimpse to set the heart on fire. Featuring a high neck coupled with full sleeves, the anarkali sweeps the floor with its grand skirt and is tailored in chanderi and cotton with machine and hand embroidery for that requisite touch of luxury.
3. Ivory Printed and Embroidered Lehenga Set
This beautiful ivory lehenga set by Rohit Bal is an immaculate example of embroidery’s remarkable achievements. Featuring an ivory paneled printed lehenga skirt based in chanderi with gold border, the ensemble also comes with a matching short sleeve deep back blouse with thread embroidery and tie up detailing at the back. What’s more, a glorious ivory net dupatta with gold border completes the look with aplomb. If simplicity and serenity is your style, then we absolutely recommend you bring this ensemble home!
4. Wine Embroidered Cape
Last but not the least, here’s another breath-taking luxury ensemble from the Guldasta collection featuring a wine cape crafted in silk velvet with gold embroidered detailing. Wear it to the gala night and be mistaken for a queen.
And so, Rohit Bal leaves us agape with his enchanting new collection once again. Check out more outfits from the Guldasta collection on our website if you truly want to immerse yourself in the dreamy ensembles inspired by Kashmir.