Banarasi sarees have had a dream run for ages. We all remember the bridal pictures we have seen of our mothers and grandmothers who look ethereal in their beautiful sarees. The times have changed and we have to really think fresh. There are heirlooms lying in our wardrobes, or even there are beautiful authentic banarasi sarees in our Rathyatra based store. You want to wear these beauties but not look very traditional or typical. We suggest revamping the Banarasi heirloom fabrics in the attire you desire.
Wondering how? We may have suggestions.
Fresh draping for the Fashion Forward Beauties
Recently, India saw its own Met Gala with a hugely cultural over and undertone. The Ambanis launched ICYMI and while Shreya Ghoshal donned a beautiful black banarasi saree from Sacred Weaves, banarasi sarees saw more version than that. Three fashionista faces wore Banarasi handloom sarees in very fashion-forward ways. Priyanka Chopra Jonas put her best foot forward in India-meets-West and wore a gorgeous multicolored gown made out of an heirloom Banarasi fabric. The other two actresses who embraced the banarasi handloom gown looks were Kriti Sanon and Saba Azad who opted for single color opulent colors with intricate zardozi work.
These dresses reminded the world of fashion and saree lovers that they can revamp their banarasi sarees lying in the trunks waiting for special occasions that come in years and in the age of Instagram there is an unwillingness to repeat attires. These gowns will need your sarees to be cut, but if you do not have the heart for it, you can drape it in a sarong like skirt with a crop top or a silk or satin shirt and wear a modern twist to your saree. The ornate pallus are a fun to play with.
Banarasi Palazzos to step forward in confidence
Fashion has begun to embrace comfort with style. A nice palazzo is a good idea. You just need to have the heart to let your tailor cut open the saree before your eyes. The body of the saree can work into a wonderful palazzo that can be styled in multiple ways and let you dance the night away in glory in your regally adorned legs. If you are wondering what to do with the pallu, then of course, you can get a wonderful jacket made from it. This jacket you can pair with the palazzo and plain shirt look or wear it on any mono-color suits to add a zing to your attire. We can help you a few good silken suit numbers to pair that jacket with, in case you want us to help you shop for authentic banarasi handloom sarees and fabrics.
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Revamping your Silk Dupattas
There are two wonderful ways to go about it. Your wedding veil was a handloom tissue silk dupatta from JDS Banaras store and you have probably used it a couple of times along with your lehengas and silk suits. Time to revamp this handloom silk dupatta be it in the sheer organza or the sheer tissue weave. You can make a cape out of it and wear it like a pro. The silk cape can we worn on long skirt, and even on sleeveless kurtas or corset blouses paired with sarees. The cape can be used on western off shoulder dresses as well, and can help to elevate the look of an outfit in the blink of an eye. You can go partying without worrying about your exposed neckline. Isn’t this revamping a banarasi piece with total fashion fest!
What if your beloved dupatta does not need be cut? We got the answer. All you need is a sassy glam belt and wear your dupatta in a belted look. This is easy fashion hack from us to you.
Contemporary drape for an uncut revamping of banarasi for your attire
The popular nivi drape, seedha pallu and all the others seem boring to your teenage daughter. She wants a fun Party look for a family or community event or maybe even a party with friends. Stress not. Bring out the banarasi saree from your closet and buy your daughter a gorgeous metallic shade pant matching the thread work in the saree. Drape the saree in a contemporary pant-saree style and instead of a typical blouse, she can wear a ruffled top with a slim pleated pallu. This could be your moment to feel like your daughter’s favorite stylist and you hit two birds with the same stone and successfully revamped the Banarasi saree in attire of her desire.
Final words
Banarasi sarees and fabrics are versatile and in the age of sustainable fashion, people look at restyling and reusing and revamping what they have in their closets. The thought is good and JDS Banaras supports every good thought, but suggests that the handloom traditions are kept alive by patronizing the sustainability of the handloom banarasi weaves. About the revamping of banarasis in the attires of your desire, we can happily curate a few more idea, but we need your inputs for that. Leave a comment in the comment section and let us know what you think.
Sacred Weaves:
JDS Banaras has been serving the traditional Banarasi handloom for a century and they create a legacy in the hearts of every patron. Carrying forward this tradition, Sacred Weaves, the online store with a boutique couture feel of its own is house to multiple sarees, saree combos, suit sets, dupattas and gift sets. You are just a click away from diving deep into the world of Banarasi colors and splendor.