Many of us have grown up seeing our mothers and grandmothers giving away or gifting old vintage banarasi sarees, handloom sarees, silk sarees, and their wedding silk sarees to younger generations. In fact, they are masters of minimalizing expenditures and reusing and upgrading traditional or wedding sarees by turning old or new ones into kurtis, cushion covers, tablecloths, curtains, quilt covers, and more. Now that upcycling has caught on fashion once again and the vintage sarees are hardly discarded; let us have a look at a few cultural wonders that women have always fallen in love with. KALKI is best known for its cultural, ethnic, heritage, and artful sarees that are rooted in good design, fabric, and rich Indian aesthetics. Let’s have a look at a few sarees that can work as bridal offerings, wedding gifts, ritual needs, and more.
Kanjivaram- The Indispensable Part Of Indian Culture
For centuries it has been considered auspicious and pious to wear and gift Kanjivaram sarees, especially in the Southern region of India. Be it weddings or religious ceremonies, a Kanjivaram saree is the most prized possession a woman or a bride can have. So, the saree design that you have always loved and found in your grandmother’s trunk is right here to satiate your craze. Opt for the vintage saree and have the drape for good long years and make way to revive and reuse in the future. You will love this piece of royal finesse in magenta pink color. One can accessorize the saree with a designer belt, cape, or shrugs for a fusion look. Even a statement blouse with puff sleeves or frilled sleeves can help you play the Indo-Western look perfectly.
Paithani- For Cultural & Creative Souls
One can recycle a magnificent paithani handloom vintage saree into a dress, scarf, stole, home décor, and many more. So, if you are looking for mindful consumerism and wish for a style statement that is a value addition to your wardrobe; you can do your significant as well as style bit by opting for this grape wine purple handloom silk saree. So, here is this saree straight from the heart of KALKI featuring rich zari-woven buttis all over. The paithani pallu and border add to the strength of the whole rich and royal look. One can style such an Indian wedding saree collection by adding a designer blouse or a royal banarasi jacket to it.
Chanderi- Preserving the Sentimental & Style Value
Some awesome sarees are passed on from generation to generation by mothers to their daughters or mom-in-law to their daughters-in-law. One such treasure trove that can be mentioned when we talk about sustainability is none other than the chanderi kora silk vintage sarees. This honey-yellow handloom saree in chanderi holds great vintage aesthetics and ensures you set your own opulent style statement for weddings and grand events. One incredible idea is to upgrade this saree look by adding an embellished belt. The added chic ornament can really help you get the best of both worlds.
Bandhani – Pride Of Playing It Right & Royal
You can effortlessly get nostalgic and cultural and play around with the royal era with this Rajasthani bandhani saree. This KALKI saree with heritage value creates a visual symphony and style statement with vintage gota patti and zari cord work. The zig-zag woven stripes and the satin pallu look like an innovative way to remember the dreamy and iconic bandhani and can be handed down to generations with love. The fact that once you own a saree it will remain in its pristine state for ages will make you fall in love with this six-yard wonder even more.
Banarasi- Makes Your Upcycling Luxurious
Banarasi saree deserves an award for its ‘sustainable fashion’ element and aesthetics. In today’s fast paced world, it has found a place in every woman’s wardrobe, making it fashionable and famous. This nautical blue banarasi saree in katan silk can exemplify your goal of achieving ‘upcycled fashion’ and can be moved down to generations without a thought. Besides, this KALKI saree is a perfectly elegant choice for festive occasions, weddings, and extravagant Indian occasions. There is authenticity intact in every thread of the saree and can really top your wardrobe for being an expert textile.
Uppada Silk- Welcome Awareness For Expert Textiles & Weaves
If you wish to revive the beautiful weave, motifs, design, and fabric of Indian culture and Indian wedding sarees; opt for this uppada silk saree in meenakari butti work. The gold silk saree from KALKI can help you get emotionally attached to the heritage of its complex weave and vintage pattern. This treasure trove in your trunk will never be forgotten and will remain an all-time favorite to be recycled in the future into dresses or passed on to younger girls and brides.
For The Vintage Enthusiasts
If we are talking about luxury, royalty, and vintage, how about this purple saree in dola silk from KALKI? The fashion store presents one of the sarees from its beloved collection that will help you with a ‘zero waste policy’ and sustainability in the future. What’s more? This work of art will never fade away, will have a second life for its superior work of art and weave, and will serve to be carried forward as family heritage or Indian wedding saree.
There are a few classic and vintage sarees that have found hearts all over the world and have been in ladies’ trunks for ages. These finest wedding saree collection in banarasi, handloom, bandhani, georgette, chanderi and other Indian wedding sarees are bespoke of antiquated weave and textiles and are strong enough to survive for ages. Talking about emotional attachment, these sarees are simply number one and can take your elegance a notch higher.
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