Five contemporary ways to drape a heirloom saree for the wedding of today.
An heirloom Banarasi need not be draped the way it was a generation ago. Today's brides are reinterpreting the nine yards with architecture and attitude.
The seedha pallu, drawn across the front, lets a heavily worked pallu become the centrepiece — ideal for a richly brocaded Katan. For movement, the butterfly drape thins the pleats of the pallu to reveal the blouse beneath.
For receptions, consider the lehenga-saree: pre-stitched pleats that move like a gown while preserving the weave's grandeur. Our atelier offers pre-pleating and custom draping on every made-to-order piece.
Whatever the drape, let the saree lead. The most modern thing a bride can do is wear her heritage with confidence.
The saree has not aged — only the women who wear it have grown bolder.