Desi Banarasi is getting a videshi makeover this shaadi season
India TodayA fashion staple during festivities and wedding season in India is the Banarasi weave. Whether it's a deep red silk Banarasi saree adorned with gleaming golden zari or a statement dupatta elevating a simple kurta set, a Banarasi creation can instantly make you look festive-ready with its regal appeal. “Banarasi has long been celebrated for sarees, dupattas, and kurta sets, but today’s shift towards modern silhouettes is making it a global statement,” says Khushi Shah, creative director of the label Shanti Banaras. Gaurika Rai of the textile label Warp n Weft unveiled a new collection in collaboration with World of Asra, celebrating modern women of traditional India with Banarasi mini dresses, maxi dresses, and corsets. “Naturally, people are always eager for something new, and it’s time to introduce a fresh fashion statement that redefines traditional spaces—one that upholds the authenticity of exquisite Banarasi textiles while embracing a modern allure.
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