Style your Handloom Saree 2025
A saree woven by hand, draped by heart!!
Greetings of the National Handloom Day, dear fashion enthusiasts and handloom connoisseurs!
With great pride and heartfelt enthusiasm, we marked National Handloom Day with a celebration that truly moved tradition in strides – Style Your Handloom Saree 2025.
This unique initiative is organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) and Redefining the Roots Welfare Association (an initiative by Tale of a Trend), with valuable support from the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles. It brought together students from diverse institutions to showcase live saree draping skills, followed by a graceful ramp walk, turning every fold into a frame of culture and creativity.
Adding a tender touch to the celebration, Style Your Handloom Saree 2025 also welcomed mother-daughter duos. They together revived memories, shared stories and celebrated the timeless charm of handloom sarees. Thus, weaving generations together, one drape at a time.
The spirit of the event was further elevated by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, whose encouragement and insights lent inspiration to every participant.
A special moment captured with Commodore Rajiv Ashok (Retd.), Managing Director, National Handloom Development Corporation, Ms. S. Pani, Additional Development Commissioner for Handlooms and Ms. Mehak Gulati, Director, Redefining the roots Welfare Association, reflecting the true spirit of collaboration and cultural pride.
Let us now gracefully acknowledge each of the dignitaries who graced the occasion with their valuable presence and heartfelt support.
DR. MONA SURI– an Associate Professor and former Academic Vice President at Royal University for Women, Bahrain. She is also a former Reader at Lady Irwin College, Delhi, India and a Principal Fellow of Higher Education Academy, UK, with a teaching experience of more than 34 years in India and Bahrain.
MS. ASMA GULZAR– a renowned Celebrity Designer and Stylist. She is the 1st Couturier who launched global Indo- Arabic.
MS. RENU SINGH MALIK– Head, Fashion Design Department, Jagannath University, NCR
MR. PANKAJ BHARGAVA– Anchor/Editor, News 18, India
MR. RAJAT GAUR and MS. SHUCHI GUNWANT– Visionary Founders, The 6C, the lab grown diamonds
MS. BABITA– Saree Influencer
DR. INDU GUPTA- Director, IIFTD, New Delhi YMCA
The Power and Poise of Palla
The event opened with the jewels from Gujarat’s heritage, showcasing the timeless elegance of Patola draped in the Bengali art form. The look spoke volumes with its refined styling, lab-grown diamond jewellery, and minimal makeup .
Handloom Hugs: A Mother, a Daughter and a Runway Woven with Love
And amidst the vibrant highlights and illustrious guests, a tender scene unfolded, a moment I can only call Handloom Hugs.
A mother–daughter duo from Ambala graced the ramp at Style Your Handloom Saree 2025, draped in beautiful handloom sarees that spoke of heritage with every step. Their coordinated walk was more than a showcase — it was a celebration of generational bonds. Later, the young daughter returned to the spotlight with a graceful dance performance in her saree, earning heartfelt appreciation from everyone.
In- Frame: Nayra Jain and Garima Jain
The Tangail Tale of Handloom
The model showcases the elegance of a Tangail saree, reflecting Bengal’s celebrated weaving tradition. The weave carries fine, small woven motifs, crafted through the extra-weft technique, highlighting the artistry of Tangail. Woven in a soft cotton-silk blend, the drape is lightweight yet lustrous.
The look is elevated as the maroon pallu flows across the shoulder and forms a captivating cowl on the side, adding drama to the emerald-green base. A muted golden border runs along the hem, lending a refined finish. Paired with a layered choker, a luminous maang tikka, and bangles, the ensemble strikes a balance between heritage artistry and contemporary presentation.
Model- Sukhmani Kaur, New Delhi YMCA
Tantalizing Taant in Trend
Handwoven with finesse in the heart of West Bengal, Taant Sarees are celebrated for their airy comfort, vibrant hues, and intricate borders. A perfect blend of tradition and modernity, these sarees drape stories of Bengal’s timeless artistry while staying effortlessly in vogue.
In- Frame: Taant Saree Master Weavers along with models of Tale of a Trend
Celebrity Designer and Stylist Asma Gulzar
graced the ~ Style your Handloom Saree 2025 ~ ramp as the Design Ambassador of Fashion and Cultural Aesthetics. Draped in a beautifully block-printed handloom saree, she embodied the perfect harmony of tradition and trend. Thus, turning the runway into a celebration of craftsmanship and cultural pride.
Style your Handloom Saree runway was also graced by designer Megha Agarwal, who walked alongside her friend and saree influencer Babita. Both adorned stunning Kalamkari handloom sarees, creations from Megha’s own label Megha Ethnics (Banjaran). Their graceful presence not only celebrated the artistry of block printing but also paid homage to the timeless heritage woven into every thread.
Also, check this video for the glimpse of glamour with grace!!
As we wrap up this glimpse into Style Your Handloom Saree 2025, the magic truly lies in the finer details, the thoughtful openings, the signature themes by Redefining the Roots Welfare Association, the creative flair of Tale of a Trend and the meticulous drapes brought to life by our talented student teams.
The Trendy Team
Hosted by- National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) and Redefining the Roots Welfare Association (An initiative by Tale of a Trend) with valuable support from Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles
Conceptualised by Mehak Gulati
Anchor- Dr Indu Gupta, Director, IIFTD, New Delhi YMCA
Draping Artists- Trisha and Mahi
Jewelry- The6C Diamonds
BTS and Media Management- Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Jagannath University
Event Coordination- Fashion Design Dept., YMCA
Runway Coordinator for Tale of a Trend- Deepa Parihar
Choreography- Mehak Gulati
Venue- Handloom Haat, Janpath, Connaught Place, Delhi
Sincere gratitude to all our prestigious associates !
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