Since its inception on National Handloom Day in August 2015, WeaverStory has garnered recognition for its efforts in heritage textile revivalism and offering an impetus to time-honoured crafts. “Traditional Indian handmade textiles, used to create saris, lehengas, kurtas, dupattas and even co-ord sets, in all its original essence is our USP. We are an artisan and craft centric brand,” reveals Nishant Malhotra, founder of WeaverStory. “Our ‘direct from the weaver’ approach ensures the authenticity and quality of products. WeaverStory’s signature weaves include Kanjeevaram, Patola, Chanderi, Jamdani, Benarasi and Kota,” he elaborates.
“Traditional weaves are a part of our cultural identity, and have been passed down as heirlooms from grandmothers and mothers to daughters as blessings through generations. Indian weaves are not just pieces of exquisite fabric, but they are an amalgamation of the centuries of emotions and traditions. Our most recent bridal collection, ‘Riwayat’ is a range of Benarasi lehengas, each an epitome of luxury, grace and richness of Indian culture. The pieces are further enhanced with age-old embroidery techniques like zardozi and meenakari, making them bridal essentials. Handwoven Benarasi lehengas with motifs, varying from shikarbagh and bel to mamgaai, in a variety of colours and silhouettes will never go out of style,” Nishant shares.
Scroll ahead, to find our favourite Benarasi lehenga picks for your bridal trousseau.
Animal Instincts
This purple Benarasi lehenga with scalloped blouse and organza dupatta makes for a winning choice for an occasion where you want to make an impact, without much effort. A Shikargah lehenga inspired by animal motifs, it is an heirloom-worthy creation that you will wear long after your wedding celebrations are over. It has also got a stamp of approval from Bollywood star Daisy Shah.
Purple Party
WeaverStory’s take on purple lehenga is unlike what you’d usually find at any other brand. This rich handloom Benarasi lehenga, crafted using pure katan silk and teamed with a heavy zardozi dupatta and purple blouse, is a great sangeet outfit. Wear it with juttis and accessorise with uncut diamond jewels.
Into The Blue
If your aesthetic is simple and minimalistic, this pigeon blue handloom pure katan silk Benarasi lehenga will be right up your alley. But the devil is in its details—the lavishly enhanced dupatta with gota patti work would look great worn with this lehenga set, or over a plain kurta later. Summer vibes all the way!
Terrific Teal
Want to wear a statement piece for your engagement? Try this power-packed peacock blue number by WeaverStory. Finished with exceptional zari meenakari work, this lehenga comes with a matching pure silk blouse and organza dupatta. Blouse is embellished with delicate waist embroidery, while the dupatta is accentuated with kiran border.
Yellow Fever
Be it haldi or mehndi, yellow is a bridal trousseau must-have. Adorn this handloom pure katan silk Banarasi lehenga for your special occasion. Bright and bold, this classic meenakari piece is combined with a corset blouse.
Pretty In Pink
Proposal to wedding, pink still reigns supreme as a colour to entice and enthral. And this vibrant fuchsia creation is proof. A masterpiece handcrafted by the finest weavers in Varanasi, the silk set is made with cutwork technique. It is accompanied with a lightweight organza dupatta and a playful halter neck.
Colour Riot
This eye-catching number will be a definite head turner for every occasion. The multi-coloured skirt in a modern palette provides an ethereal feel for any daytime celebration. It is complemented with pure silk blouse and organza dupatta.
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