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Janhvi Kapoor Highlights Bengal Muslin at Paris Fashion Gala
Janhvi Kapoor wore a very fine Bengal muslin sari to a gala in Paris.
The sari was made by Pankaj S Heritage.
Its unbleached fabric is also known as Baft-e-Hawa, which means “woven air.”
The cloth is famous for being extremely light and delicate.
Janhvi paired it with a richly decorated blouse.
A fashion consultant said the simple sari and bold blouse worked well together.
A textile expert explained that making such fine cloth takes great skill.
The outfit brought attention to a historic Indian textile tradition.
Janhvi Kapoor wore a 460-count Bengal muslin sari to the Business of Fashion gala in Paris.
The sari, designed by Pankaj S Heritage, was made from unbleached Khud-Rang muslin, also called Baft-e-Hawa.
Her ornate blouse featured polkis, garnets, emeralds, saraafa tassels, kiran and resham fringing.
Fashion consultant Sneha Yadav said the contrast between the simple sari and dramatic blouse balanced delicacy with structure.
Textile expert Nabanita Ghosh described Baft-e-Hawa as exceptionally fine Dhaka muslin and said its famous imperial-court story has changed over generations.
- Who
- Janhvi Kapoor wore a sari designed by Pankaj S Heritage and styled by Rhea Kapoor.
- What
- She wore a 460-count Bengal muslin sari with an ornate blouse.
- Where
- Paris.
- When
- At the Business of Fashion gala; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- The look highlighted Bengal muslin craftsmanship and presented the historic textile in a contemporary style.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Business of Fashion gala
- Location
- Paris
- Sari designer
- Pankaj S Heritage
- Sari fabric
- 460-count Bengal muslin in Khud-Rang, or unbleached, finish
- Other fabric names
- Baft-e-Hawa, Shabnami and Chandani
- Stylist
- Rhea Kapoor
- Blouse details
- Polkis, garnets, emeralds, saraafa tassels, kiran and resham fringing
Quotes
Nabanita Ghosh
Co-founder and director of Abritee.
“It wasn’t a poetic exaggeration. It was a literal description of how the cloth felt in your hand. This was the finest Dhaka muslin we are talking about, spun exclusively from Phuti Karpas, a delicate cotton shrub that grew only along the silty banks of the Meghna River basin, in modern-day Bangladesh.”
indianexpress.com
“involves the tension between the simple muslin fabric and the bold blouse design. The sari possesses a near effortless feel whereas the decorated sleeves bring in formwork, workmanship and theatricality.”
indianexpress.com
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