.jpg "Shruti Haasan’s Silver Embellished Banarasi Drape Proves Black Can Be Ceremonial")
Shruti Haasan didn’t opt for the usual red or gold this festive season. Instead, she chose a midnight-hued Banarasi from Shanti Banaras, proof that black silk can be as ceremonial as any jewel tone.
“Shruti Haasan, luminous in our silver-woven onyx saree, embodies a kind of quiet power, one that does not seek attention but retains it completely,” says Khushi Shah, creative director of Shanti Banaras. “The saree is embellished with fine silver zari details along the border and pallu with meticulous precision. It features delicate floral patterns and subtle buttons scattered across the drape, creating an understated sheen against the deep silk base. Paired with a matching blouse, her look reflects effortless grace, allowing the complexity of the fabric and your own innate elegance to take center stage,” details its details.
Banarasi weaving remains one of the most enduring symbols of Indian luxury craftsmanship. These sarees are famous for their shiny silk, intricate zari work and motifs inspired by Mughal art, from florals to jaali-like patterns that have transcended eras. Each piece is a testament to precision and patience, something that can take anywhere from two weeks to several months to complete, with artisans deftly maneuvering more than 5,000 threads on a handloom to bring a single design to life. The hallmark of an authentic Banarasi lies in its weight, texture and the unmistakable shine of real zari. Haasan’s draping maintains this heritage, but the ebony black gives the saree a strikingly contemporary touch.
Haasan’s accessories reflected her approach of going the understated and elegant route. She ditched the necklaces and opted for nothing more than a pair of ornate jhumkas from Golden Window – Luxury Silver Jewellery. She accessorized it with an oxidized silver Kundan studded ring from Vasundhara: Creative Jewelry. A look, like Haasan’s, easily transcends occasions and aesthetics. It can be styled to look traditional or modern, simply by changing the accessories.
