Retaining the colour scheme of Original Paithini sarees, this uses the Peacock as the continuing common element to frame the page The past being the origin, The present being its continuing significance and the future being the upcoming ritual itself, for the couple It tells the story of the past present and the future of Henna. This monogram crest of the letter M symbolizes the prints from a traditional Henna design. Additionally the elements in the emblem draw inspiration from the Bengali culture using crafty alliterations of the letter M, such as Mehendi prints of a beautiful Mor surrounding a Bengali Mahila with a Machli. Amar Prem Katha is inspired by the Amar Chitra Katha Logo.įolk illustrations of a Maharahtrian bride and a Bengali groom assimilating each other’s cultures interchangeably. On the cover Vol 7 to signifies the 7th year of their courtship. The invites are made of rice paper and borders screen printed in gold. As any happy story goes the concluding paragraph in each of these chapters is the bright promise of a fun filled celebration in the form of ceremony details.Ī lot of emphasis has been placed on the tiniest details to highlight to convey the essence of this beautiful Bengali Maharashtrian Marrige.Īll illustrations have been hand drawn from scratch.
The chapters in this book chronicle the time periods, the origin and significance of each of these rituals. This folktale is not just about a marriage of 2 individuals, but of the traditional union of 2 rich and artistic cultures. This is a theme reminiscent of a classic story book which is close to all our hearts, Amar Chitra katha, aptly rechristened to Amar Prem Katha, inspired from Snehal and Subhayu’s 7 year long glorious relationship.