- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
Palak Shah’s Ekaya Brings Together the Best of Both Worlds
Palak seems to be designing for a woman who is the epitome of impeccable style, but also values where she comes from.
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Palak Shah’s Ekaya Banaras is a masterclass in amalgamating opposites. Marrying simplicity with lots of drama, traditional with contemporary, constantly evolving while staying true to the roots. At its core, the brand is all about honouring the age-old craft of handloom, but the visual language of the brand is anything but traditional.
From heart-shaped bralettes to houndstooth and psychedelic prints, Ekaya proves that a handloom saree can very well be couture. And your saree can have a lot of gravitas with a rich, impeccable fabric, but you can also pair it with a hot pink micro-blouse.
In a time when brides are moving past just pretty outfits and gravitating towards textiles that have a story to tell, Ekaya understands the assignment.
Here are our top picks for the coolest sarees from the brand. You can thank us later!
You know what's cooler than a houndstooth saree? A houndstooth saree in gold and hot pink!
Speaking of cool prints, this saree in psychedelic print is what all our retro saree dreams are made of!
We love a saree with a micro-blouse, but you know what we love more? A saree with heart shaped micro-blouse!
Every woman needs a nice metallic saree in her closet. We don't make the rules.
This saree is for when you want to be the centre of attention without making it look like you're trying too hard!
Inspired to get started on that wedding wardrobe moodboard? Head to the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend this August 2–3, 2025, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, for the hottest fresh-off-the-runway couture looks and jewellery. Register here.
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