Handmade bee

What the atelier makes

• Aari embroidery

  Hand-worked Aari and zardosi on bridal blouses, borders and panels — cutdana, resham threadwork and zari, worked on a frame by hand.

• Fine art

  Original canvas work — oil, acrylic and resin pieces, including commissioned portraits worked from your own reference photographs.

• Custom designing

  Bespoke outfits designed from a brief and cut to your measurements, from first sketch through fabric selection to final fitting.

• Gift hampers

  Assembled and hand-finished gift hampers for weddings, festivals and family occasions, put together around a theme you choose.

• 3D keepsake frames

  Shadow-box frames that preserve varmala flowers, invitations and wedding keepsakes in a sealed, mounted display.

• Master tailoring

  Precision tailoring and alterations — princess-cut blouses, linings and fittings finished to measure.

Recent work

• Bridal Royal Peacock Aari & Zardosi Blouse

  Intricate hand-embroidered royal peacock motif crafted with antique gold zari, French knots, genuine micro-pearls, and kundan stones on pure raw silk.

• Ethereal Resin Ocean Waves & 24K Gold Leaf Canvas

  Multi-layered crystal clear epoxy resin art with natural crushed crystals, metallic pigments, and 24K gold leaf accents depicting ocean tides.

• Bespoke Terracotta & Velvet Couture Gown

  Custom couture design developed from an initial pencil sketch to final hand-draped silhouette featuring crystal-embellished corsetry and trailing cape.

• Warm Apricot & Velvet Bridal Gift Hamper

  Handcrafted velvet trunk hamper styled with brass filigree corners, personalized metallic calligraphy tags, preserved roses, and satin organza draping.

• Bridal Varmala Floral 3D Shadow Box Preservation

  Preserve your wedding garland flowers forever in optical-grade crystal resin with LED backlit shadow framing and customized brass engraved plaque.

• Precision Princess-Cut Handcrafted Designer Blouse

  Custom tailoring featuring zero-gap padded bustier cut, deep sweetheart neckline, seamless lining, and hand-tasseled dori tie-backs.

• Cutdana & Resham Threadwork Scallop Border

  Over 60 hours of meticulous hand needlework incorporating silver cutdana, resham silk floss, and scalloped laser-finish organza borders.

• Warm Terracotta Textured Oil Canvas Portrait

  Hand-painted fine art portrait capturing intricate facial details, heavy palette-knife impasto textures, and warm peach highlights.

• Heritage Teakwood Espresso Carved Frame

  Custom hand-carved floral baroque frame in rich espresso patina with museum-grade anti-reflective glass.

Questions

What does Handmade bee make?

Handmade bee is a bespoke handcraft atelier working across six crafts: Aari embroidery, fine art on canvas, custom outfit designing, gift hampers, 3D keepsake frames and master tailoring. Everything is made to order rather than sold from stock.

Do you take custom orders?

Yes — custom work is the only kind of work the atelier does. Every piece starts from a brief: what you want made, the occasion, any reference images you have, and your timeline.

How do I place an order?

Use the order form on the site to describe the piece, or message the studio on WhatsApp at +91 97479 01029. The studio replies with questions about materials and measurements before anything is agreed.

How is a commissioned piece quoted?

Each piece is quoted individually, because what it takes depends on the materials, the density of the handwork and the size of the piece. Send a brief through the order form and the studio quotes against that specific piece rather than against a standard list.

How long does a commissioned piece take?

It depends on the craft and how much handwork the design carries — dense Aari embroidery takes considerably longer than an alteration. The studio confirms a timeline with you when the brief is agreed, before work starts.

Can you work from a photograph or a reference design?

Yes. Reference photographs, sketches and saved images are the usual starting point for both embroidery and portrait commissions. Send them with your brief.

Do you do bridal work?

Yes — bridal blouses in Aari and zardosi, bridal gift hampers and 3D frames that preserve varmala flowers after the wedding are all part of the regular catalogue.