Focus that Kaam!

[prototype]

@bride2be

really? im surprised that there is no label on it!?

This is a pic that someone sent me alongwith more closeups for copying one of his dresses properly. They got this one made from HSY and wanted to make a copy in another colour

[cricket_Pari]

@prototype

this is an HSY original

thanks hun!

[theway]

[Desi_BeauTii]

@stoppit

Dabka is a very fine thread of metal that is coiled tightly, so it’s hollow inside. It’s then cut into the appropriate sized and stitched on the fabric by passing a needle through the middle. Skilled kaarigar’s can even do french knots with the smallest size (diameter) of dabka.

Naqshi is a flat metal strip which is coiled in an angular way. It’s not nearly as robust or firm as dabka. It does give a different effect though in terms of texture so sometimes they will use a mix of the two (Salma work). But work with mostly naqshi is definitely done because of a cost/skill factor involved.

In the picture I quoted, the long copper bits near the diamante in the middle of the flowers are dabka. All the pale gold stuff is naqshi.

They both look the same to me, and I HATE both. Remind me of roaches!!!

[mahismart]

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@stoppit

There is a lot of naqshi in this one :no:

Mahi this is all my designs.

where u find these designs?

[Catwalk]

@mahismart

Please post kaam closeups of bridal outfits and heavy formals. The details are not clear in pics of the outfits that are posted and we all wish for a closer look at the kaam.

So, please post pics that show the intricate work clearly.

this my design!

[mahismart]

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[guriya1986]

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Nice!
how much is that last one for Proto?

[prototype]

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thanks guriya

please check your PM.putting up prices here will be considered advertising I didnt put up watermarked picture for the same purpose.

[MissChievous]

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[crown]

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@MissChievious

this outfit is wow how much

[MissChievous]

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^ I’m not sure, sorry. It’s by Sana Safinaz though. I think there’s a thread on it somewhere and it might say in there.

[Catwalk]

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stone and resham work

[Catwalk]

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Dabka and naqshi kaam

[Catwalk]

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dabka,stone work