I'm Puttin' On My Top...or

A Topor is kind of like a Hindu Top Hat.  It's worn, by the groom, for a Bengali, Hindu wedding.  Typically white and also fragile made from a plant material called Sholapith.  This is a is a dried milky-white spongy plant matter which can be pressed and shaped into delicate and beautiful objects of art.

Making Space: Sensing Place/Sonargaon and Panam-Folk Art Festival

But not to be done by the groom the bride also wears a beautifully designed headpiece, made from the sholapith.

 

Red I Dos'

Photo from Nisha's World and Baby Alisha Blog

Hindu Weddings

  

Hindu Brides, traditionally wear a red or red and white sari, which is very ornate with beads and beautiful embroidery.  In ancient times, saris used actual gold and silver threads woven into the fabric.  Even if you are not Hindu, you can certainly be inspired by these colorful celebrations.  I have had a few brides who have made the jump (they were not Indian) and wore red on their wedding day.  But not every bride is that comfortable stepping that far away from their own comfort zone.  Think about wearing a red dress for the reception.  You and your guests will have a kick out of the change.  

Patchwork 4 ply silk and crepe back satin bias cut gown, with a deep V back and beaded details

Dress by Cassandra Bromfield

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