The Artisan and the Apsara

Tarun Tahiliani’s new muse is the eternal enchantress,the Apsara. The master couturier will have a Swarovski Apsara at the venue of his Bridal Couture Exposition,which starts in Delhi on July 9. This will later travel to Mumbai,Hyderabad and Kolkata.

“It’s about giving a modern shine to a traditional form through the use of Swarovski elements. That is also the thrust of the exposition this year: a new way for our glorious artisanal traditions,” says Tahiliani,adding that the Apsara is the symbol of the exposition.

The Apsara will be draped in classical forms,be laden with crystals and encrusted in a dazzling mix of Swarovski elements. The artistic six-foot sculpture,weighing 350 kg,will also complement the intricate stone and jaali designs of the couture collections.

We just hope that no real-life bride tries to imitate the crystal-encrusted look. Some things are better left to apsaras.