Handcrafted Couture and Custom Bridal Designs in Bengaluru
Every outfit I design is more than fabric. Whether it is a bridal muhurtham look or a custom reception gown, we weave your personal story into every stitch.
For me, a bridal outfit is the beginning of a beautiful story. Here is the radiant Sonal Monteiro on her special day, wearing a custom Kanjivaram saree and a heavily hand-embroidered blouse that we designed together to create her perfect muhurtham look.
The magic is in the details. This is a close-up of a bespoke bridal blouse, showcasing the dense, traditional zardosi and floral embroidery that I love to create. Every stitch is done by hand to ensure it lasts a lifetime.
Creating a unified look for the bride and groom is one of my favorite things to do. Here's a preview of a coordinated muhurtham set, featuring a hand-embroidered Kanjivaram saree for her and a matching embroidered raw silk kurta and dhoti for him.
The fitting session is where the magic truly happens. It's a collaborative process where I work closely with my clients to ensure the garment's fall, construction, and fit are absolutely perfect for them and their story.
"My whole closet is completely Arulaa." Hearing these words from my precious client Sonal Monteiro means the world to me. Building this trust and seeing her shine in my creations is why I do what I do.
I also love creating modern, Indo-Western outfits. This is a custom draped saree gown with intricate silver floral embroidery on sheer fabric, designed for a unique and elegant reception or red carpet look.
The classic combination of red and yellow for a traditional South Indian look never fails. It was a joy to design this temple jewelry inspired blouse for the gorgeous Reeshma Nanaiah, perfectly complementing her Kanjivaram saree.
We can give new life to any saree by adding custom handwork to the pallu. For this piece, we created a design inspired by the client's family brooch and her temple jewelry to craft a royal, heritage-style drape.
There's something so special about dressing the entire family. For this event, we created coordinated linen outfits, including a double-breasted Henley shirt for him and a dhoti-style gown for her, telling their story together.
I love creating outfits for the little ones too. In this video, I'm showing a couple of birthday frocks we designed, including a beautiful ecru and black satin dress with cute handmade accessories for the complete look.
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I don't just stitch fabric. We start with a conversation. Whether you have a family brooch you want to match or a specific temple jewelry set in mind, we sketch it out until the vision clicks. My job is to ensure the fit feels like a second skin, so you can stop worrying about the drape and just enjoy your big day.
At Arulaa, this featured collection shows the variety of what we create together. From heavy, intricate bridal blouses to elegant, modern reception gowns, my focus remains on the fall and feel of the garment. I specialize in mixing traditional techniques like Zardosi, Dori, and Resham embroidery with modern aesthetics.
Clients often come to me with a challenge. Perhaps a Kancheevaram saree that needs a new look or a family heirloom piece that requires a specific, minimal blouse design. I don't believe in one size fits all designs. Instead, I use a collaborative method. We start with your ideas, move to sketching, and then hand-embroider every detail.
Because everything is hand-sewn, not glued, my pieces are built to last and can be re-worn for years. Whether you are in Vijayanagar or anywhere in Bengaluru, my studio is open for a consultation where we can bring your vision to life, piece by piece.
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