Donal Bisht shows off some beautiful handloom clothes from her mother’s wardrobe
Wearing my mother’s zari saree on my wedding day has been on my wish list: Donal Bisht
Actress Donal Bisht says her love for sarees started when she was young. “My mother’s saree collection does not just consist of her wedding sarees but also flowy chiffon, georgette or hand-painted muslin sarees. I would sometimes go shopping and wonder why none of them resembled my mother’s! Some of those sarees are almost 35 years old now. The zari sarees that my mother has are all handwoven and she would tell me that real gold was used in those zari. Whenever I have to dress up for an occasion, I always prefer to wear something from my mother’s wardrobe. Handloom has its own charm that cannot be replicated. Wearing one of my mother’s zari and silk sarees on my wedding day has been on my wish list,” she says.
Archana Jaju
My precious Banarasi saree made 90 years ago has been passed down through generations: Archana Jaju
Fashion Designer Archana Jaju said, “When I unwrap the delicate folds of a Banarasi saree in my wardrobe, I get nostalgic. This exquisite saree has been passed down through generations, from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. Its intricate patterns, woven with love and care, tell a story of tradition, culture and family heritage. Crafted over 90 years ago, this particular saree is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who made it. What makes it truly special is the emotional value attached to it. It has been a silent witness to countless family gatherings and celebrations. It is connected to my heritage, a reminder of the strong women who came before me. I feel their love, their strength and their legacy woven into every thread.”
Khushi Shah
I treasure my grandmother’s jamdani and mother’s zari sarees: Khushi Shah
Entrepreneur Khushi Shah says, “As a child, I always saw my grandmother wearing jamdanis, which looked effortlessly beautiful. Now I too have a few jamdanis and I love wearing them. I owe my love for handloom to both my grandmother and mother, who owned the finest handloom fabrics. My mother has a real gold zari saree that she got from Varanasi. I have never seen a pattern like that in zari work. My grandmother’s jamdani and my mother’s zari sarees are the most precious part of my wardrobe. The Banarasi sarees we see now are mostly made on powerlooms, and they don’t look like the ones that were handwoven years ago.”
Rupali Hasija
Wearing my grandmother’s sari on my wedding day: Rupali Hasija
Fashion influencer Rupali Hasija told us, “An heirloom piece that is very close to my heart is from my grandmother’s wedding trousseau. It is a beautiful zari silk saree in a gorgeous grey and gold colour; she used to keep it for special occasions. Before my grandmother passed away, she gave that saree to my mother and my mother wore it with equal love. Since my childhood, I loved it and told my mother that I will wear it at my wedding one day. And now, as my wedding day is approaching, I can’t wait to wear it myself. It is one piece that will always be closest to my heart.
When celebrities embraced handloom heritage
Kareena wore an inherited Bhopali outfit for her wedding
Kareena KapoorThe royal wedding dress of 1815
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s wedding sharara was a heritage Bhopali pair, which her mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore also wore on her wedding day. It originally belonged to Tagore’s mother-in-law, Begum Sajida Sultan of Bhopal. The piece was revived and redesigned for Kareena.
Sonam Kapoor at her mother’s house in Chola
Sonam Kapoor Borrowed mother Sunita’s 35 year old house
Earlier this year, Sonam Kapoor attended a wedding wearing a 35-year-old gharchola that belongs to her mother Sunita Kapoor. An important part of Gujarati weddings, the gharchola is gifted by the mother-in-law to welcome the bride.
Sonakshi Sinha spotted in her mother’s saree on her wedding day
Sonakshi Sinha wore mother’s wedding sari again
For her wedding, Sonakshi Sinha opted for a simple look and re-wore her mother’s wedding sari – an ivory fabric with intricate embroidery. “I wanted to wear my mother’s sari and her jewellery, and that’s what I did,” Sonakshi said.
Yami Gautam wore her mother’s saree at her wedding
Yami Gautam wore her mother’s saree on her birthday
Yami Gautam said that for her special day, she wanted to do something of her own choice. She said, “It will be my mother’s sari because of what I feel about it and the emotions attached to it.”
