Rashmika-Deverakonda Event Set A New Bar For Wedding Jewellery

The Udaipur Palace wedding of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna was much talked about not just for their arresting looks, but the weight, worth and workmanship of the gold bounty they wore…carved by the craftsmen of Shree Jewellers of Hyderabad who toiled for 10 months to handcraft some of the most exquisite ornaments. The couple were admired for their choice of traditional Bharathiya jewellery, not opting for modern minimalist trends. Coffee table books have made much of iconic temple art and architecture but this couple chose to translate our ancient traditions into stunning wedding ornament, setting a new trend. It is usual for the bride to be decked up in striking jewellery …the familiar “necklaces, diamonds, Nath and nose pins, the anklets and bangles. Rashmika wore 11 unique pieces, based on the Nakshi carvings of ancient temple ornaments with their unmistakable pearl like Rava granulation ..her kaasu malai, chocker, arm vanki , the vadyanam and forehead mathapatti would remain the envy of any bride . The antique dull matte finish made sure that these heirlooms were “real” not tinny gaudy ersatz. But it was Vijay Deverakonda who stood out like a sovereign monarch in his gold finery …of haaram, gold cummerbund, arm bands and ankle khadaas…boldly setting a new bridegroom fashion trend. His boldness in carrying off a heavy load of envy worth wedding finery was much appreciated. Oh yes, the wags and viewers were aware that this load of gold cost a whopping Rs 5-7 crore. Anamika Khanna’s outfits in bridal orange and groom’s milk cream silk dhoti vied with the adornments. The couple had branded the event Virosha …wagers are on…Netflix or Prime?