--- title: "Hand-Painted & Appliqué Blouse Designs in Bangalore" description: "Looking for unique hand-painted sarees or appliqué work? Chandana at Soul Couture creates custom hand-painted and appliqué designs in Bangalore. Get your custom outfit today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/chandana_soulcouture/ethnic-wear-design-embroidery-classes/hand-painted-appliqu-artistry last_updated: 2025-10-22 --- # Hand-Painted and Appliqué Designs for Custom Outfits Tribe Verified · Custom design studio based in Nelamangala By [Soul Couture](https://mytribe.in/chandana_soulcouture) · In-person classes at studio in Nelamangala, Bengaluru · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Ethnic Wear Design & Embroidery Classes](https://mytribe.in/chandana_soulcouture/ethnic-wear-design-embroidery-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/chandana_soulcouture/ethnic-wear-design-embroidery-classes/gallery) Adding a unique touch to your saree or blouse goes beyond standard embroidery. Whether you prefer traditional Kalamkari painting or textured appliqué work, I create designs that turn your fabric into art. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This blouse back features a hand-painted Kalamkari design of Yashoda and Krishna. I've added highlights with thread and beadwork to bring the traditional painting to life with texture and sparkle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f834fe3-377d-4afe-93cb-1568986407bd) - [Video: A custom hand-painted saree and blouse set. The design features traditional duck and lotus motifs painted along the border and pallu of the saree, with matching artwork on the blouse sleeves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee987e17-d1de-42eb-b6c2-ec3803e91bda) - [Video: For this child's dress, I used an appliqué technique with Gajji silk and Kalamkari prints. The colorful lotus flowers are cut and stitched onto the skirt, creating a vibrant and textured design perfect for a little one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57d9ffa2-10f4-4881-bad3-0a0d170c68af) ## About Hand-Painted & Appliqué Artistry When you choose hand-painting or appliqué, you are adding a layer of artistry that machine embroidery cannot replicate. I personally cure all hand-painted fabrics so the motifs stay vibrant and water-resistant, while my appliqué work focuses on balancing heavy textures like Gajji silk so the design pops without adding uncomfortable weight to your saree or blouse. ### The Art of Hand-Painting Hand-painting allows for a level of fluidity and expression that traditional stitching cannot capture. Whether it is a traditional Kalamkari scene of Krishna or a delicate Pichwai motif, I work directly on the fabric to ensure the proportions fit your blouse back or saree border perfectly. These pieces require time, as I focus on the shading and detailing of every petal and figure. ### Texture Through Appliqué Appliqué is about layering. I use contrasting fabrics to create 3D effects. By cutting and stitching patterns onto the base fabric, I can add depth to children's dresses, lehengas, or sarees. This is particularly effective for heavy silk fabrics where you want a festive look without the stiff feel of excessive zardosi work. ### How We Work Together If you have a concept in mind, let me know. We can start by discussing the base fabric—crepe, Kanchipuram silk, or velvet—and then decide on the placement. For hand-painted work, we will lock in the motifs first. For appliqué, we will select the color palette to ensure the layered fabrics complement your outfit. ### Care Instructions Because these are custom art pieces, they need care. I always recommend dry cleaning for hand-painted garments to preserve the paint integrity. For appliqué work, store them in a way that avoids pressing heavy items directly onto the textured motifs to keep the shape intact. ## About Soul Couture I'm Chandana, and I believe fabric is just a canvas for your story. At Soul Couture, I personally handle the painting and appliqué placements to make sure your outfit looks exactly like the vision in your head. 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