Last summer I was a bridesmaid in my friend Erin’s multi-cultural, multi-religious, Hindu/Lutheran wedding. SWS Survival Expert Vicky Choy was the Wedding Planner. This was the first time I was told by a bride that I could wear whatever I wanted, as long as it was black. I bought a Vivienne Tam dress on final sale at Gilt Groupe for under $100 (but spent over $100 on alterations) and chose to re-wear the Ann Taylor Criss Cross Metallic Sandals I wore as part of an earlier summer wedding outside of Philadelphia. Actually, I continue to wear these heels to weddings because they are comfortable and go with everything.
Dressed in black - flattering on the eight of us - we did however have an accessory to wear as part of the ceremony; a beautiful silk scarf purchased by the bride while in India. This gorgeous scarf was part of our bridesmaid thank you gift. Half were fuschia with bright tangerine orange accents, the others were seafoam green with hints of yellow and blue. All photographed beautifully. In addition to the scarves we also each received a custom-made, unique Fiaz clutch from Etsy.
Post-Ceremony, the new bride with her bridesmaids all dressed in black with Indian silk scarves.
For female wedding guests as a rule I would say scarves are a must. Whether you just hold it for later when the air gets colder, or you find yourself in a more conservative ceremony than your strapless dress expected, it is a small, collapsible, light accessory that can keep you cool. But I also think a scarf makes for a beautiful wedding party bridal accessory that can create some subtle individuality amongst a group of identically dressed women. I actually received two scarves last year as part of two different bridesmaid thank you gifts and frequently use both. So with love for the scarf I want to let you know about an event taking place tomorrow, August 7 on HSN - the exclusive launch of an incredible collection of silk scarves by the world-renowned artist Romio Shrestha.
Enlightened Female Energy scarf by Romio Shrestha
Romio Shrestha’s art can be found in the world’s greatest museums, including the British Museum and the American Museum of Natural History and retails between $10,000 and $150,000. His HSN collection of scarves, however, represents the first time his distinguished work has been made available, affordable, and wearable to the fashion-loving public. This limited edition collection of scarves featuring his paintings will be available on HSN as part of a three-day event honoring the memoir that helped to inspire the collection: Eat, Pray, Love (in theaters August 13).
The Vision of Selflessness scarf by Romio Shrestha
I once had the incredible pleasure of meeting Romio Shrestha at the Tibet House in New York while in attendance of his art exhibition opening. He impressive and compassionate and his large format art is monumental and created thru patience. In stature he is small, but his heart, warmth and energy can fill the largest of spaces as reflected in his art.
When we met, the artist placed small pearls in my palm as he took my hand. His kindness and love of others should be a model for all. I feel beyond fortunate to have had this opportunity to meet Romio Shrestha.
The Wheel of Bliss scarf by Romio Shrestha
The scarf collection features four different prints depicting Buddhist icons. Each one is imbued with a separate meaning based on ancient Buddhist principles and modern values and can be worn, framed, gifted, or collected. The scarves retail between $79.95- $99.95 and will debut on tomorrow at 7 AM EST and 6 PM EST. They will also be available online at
www.HSN.com.
Boundless Healing scarf by Romio Shrestha
About the Collection:
Each scarf print is bordered by a different color and illustrates a specific Buddhist theme and energy.
- The red-bordered scarf represents The Wheel of Bliss, or the happiness and creation derived from the union of man and woman. The principle of unconditional love, as represented on the scarf, is a manifestation of the body and spirit of Buddha.
- The black-bordered scarf represents Enlightened Female Energy. This scarf demonstrates the female form of Buddha, Vajrayogini, who achieves great results from every action and speaks to the empowerment of women.
- The blue-bordered scarf addresses The Buddha of Boundless Life, and ensures protection of the spirit.
- The pink-bordered scarf praises The Vision of Selflessness, and, through its Buddhist imagery, serves as a reminder that we are each the creator of our own reality.
Together, the scarves combine Buddhist ideas with a modern message, creating pieces that are both beautiful and substantive in their story.
About Romio Shrestha:
Romio was born in Katmandu, Nepal. At age five, he was told by Tibetan monks that he was the 17th reincarnation of master Tibetan T’angka painter Arniko, destined to form his own school of painting. Now, recognized internationally for his modern translations of ancient technique, Shrestha works on innovating the art of T’angka, ushering the practices into the 21st century. Currently, he directs a school of craftsmen in the Katmandu valley of Nepal. Romio has many celebrity fans including: Uma Thurman, Jonathan Rhys Meyer, Deepak Chopra, Diane Von Furstenberg, Kyle McLachlan, Steven Segal, Charlize Theron, Donna Karan, George Harrison.
About Erin’s Wedding:
For multi-cultural wedding inspiration a site called Wedding Nouveau did a feature on Erin’s beautiful wedding. Click here for more.
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