Within the floral vertical, there is an assortment of sub-categories. You can own the peppy painterly blooms with a Victoriana flair, perhaps embrace quintessentially English influences or wear those melancholic, moody florals. If you’d rather unfurl indigenous influences of the era gone by, check out Ananya Panday’s floral Torani sari that she wore to attend the musical Rajadhiraaj at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.
Called Dil Nawaz Mahasti sari, it is plucked from Karan Torani’s ‘Juloos’ collection that is “inspired from the fashions of the bygone kafilas and the visual of playing cards that remain uniform on the streets and parks of this very diverse country,” reveals the New Delhi-based designer. Adding, “The sage green creation is cut from a fluid silk crepe and features motifs seen in a deck of cards—Hukum [spade], Chidi [club] and Dil [heart].” These patterns are beautifully interspersed with jharonkas along with Torani’s signature Chintz.
Her sari is paired with a sensual Dil Nawaz Masha choli. “With each motif hand-painted on a canvas of sage green, the sari is a bohemian dream with a Kitsch placement. The entire collection was painted by Torani’s art foundation then digitally transferred onto textiles.
This print was a labour of over two months. The result symbolises the riot of colours that is India.” “This is a classic floral sari yet holds the power to subtly make a modern statement,” shares Torani about the look that also won the vote of another extravagant icon known for her maximalist style, Natasha Poonawalla.
The business tycoon and philanthropist flaunted the six-yard staple for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations earlier in March 2024 in Jamnagar, Gujarat. “Along with Natasha’s sari and choli, we created custom bangles crafted in embroidered fabric from the range.” Poonawalla injected her indelible touch by styling the bralette with a pearl bib by Surabhi Didwania and Gucci sunnies.
Ananya Panday went with a traditional take on the look by accessorising it with a pair of chandbali earrings and a ring from Curio Cottage for the occasion in August 2024. A fresh flower-adorned bun and a micro bindi served as the perfect finishing touch. Also read: Madhuri Dixit Nene pairs her lime green sari with soft glam and a matching bindi Let Janhvi Kapoor's red bindi and gajra-laden bun show you how to ace traditional chic this festive season Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday ushered in desi dressing in the best looks of the week.
