banarasi lehengas

Janhvi Kapoor dazzled during 'Peddi' promotions, reinventing the traditional Banarasi weave into a modern strapless gown. The pastel creation, adorned with floral patterns and hints of gold, exuded vintage elegance with a fresh, contemporary twist. A loosely draped dupatta and minimal accessories completed the stunning, red-carpet-ready look, showcasing her knack for blending Indian craftsmanship with modern silhouettes.

Banarasi fabrics are particularly woven into sarees, which hold significant cultural value. However, several Bollywood actresses have raised the fashion standards and were seen in beautiful banarasi lehengas that are perfect for this wedding season.

The Bachchans have ordered a priceless Banarasi lehenga for their soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

It’s wedding season once again and brides-to-be are busy shopping for the best deals.

Get a versatile collection of iconic Banarasi dupattas to give your salwar suits and lehengas a fashionable makeover this wedding season.

The best part about the wedding season is that you get to see new fashion trends and take inspiration from. The latest trend to hit the market is pastel lehengas with lightweight embroidery. While the charm of red is unbeaten, brides don’t shy away from experimenting with their trousseau in terms of colours and patterns.

Wedding lehengas were once all about zardozi and gold wire embroidery, but they are fast being replaced by "designer" lehengas in the resplendent elegance of Banarasi. In the fashion weeks to come, more and more designers may be seen flaunting Banarasi on the ramp, if the number of designers opting for the classic handloom is any indication.

Nita Ambani has been charming the audience with back-to-back classic looks at Anant-Radhika’s pre-wedding festivities as she proudly showcases Indian culture and heritage through her exotic outfits.

Anita Dongre and Dia Mirza's tribute to Banarasi weaves at the fashion week  

"There’s a princess inside all of us," says M-town beauty Bhavana as she shared some gorgeous pictures that go to prove the same.

Ranveer and Kriti graced the ramp in Varanasi for a fashion show celebrating Banarasi Saree and the weaver community. The event, organized by Manish Malhotra, showcased exquisite craftsmanship and received praise from both actors.

Saraswati Puja, a festival celebrating the goddess of knowledge, is marked by vibrant ethnic outfits. Options include a Banarasi silk sari or Kanjivaram silk lehenga for elegance, a Tant saree for Bengal's heritage, a Punjabi Phulkari suit for color, and an Assamese Mekhela Chador for cultural diversity.

The Ambani wedding will shine with the elegance of Banarasi saris, highlighting the craftsmanship of traditional weavers. The inclusion of these iconic garments is expected to draw global attention and provide new opportunities for skilled artisans in the industry.

Burgeoning Banarasi market: India’s textile heritage and modernity in fashion was interwoven at this event where FDCI presented ‘Threads of Banaras’ – the fine weaves from Ekaya at the Trade fair in Pragati Maidan recently.

The Bengali beauty, Mouni Roy never fails to impress us with her style. The 35-year-old actress has kept everyone hooked to her Instagram profile. From her vacation photos to her casual looks, the fashionista can make anything look good. And, when it comes to ethnic wear, the gorgeous star loves to experiment. Here's a look at six times Mouni made us fall in love with her lehenga and hot blouse combinations.

Shakuntala Shetty, the owner of the brand Adhya, is known for creating ensembles that aren’t restricted to one genre.

Alia wore an upcycled lehenga from Manish Malhotra for her Mehendi which took around 3000 hours in doing the handwork on the blouse and lehenga.