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Thank you Ritu Kumar!

Last updated on: August 28, 2015 16:25 IST

The master revivalist presented a spectacular collection of Banarasi weaves at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2015.

Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Aditi Rao Hydari showstops for Ritu Kumar

What a showstopper! And it is not Aditi Rao Hydari we are talking about here.

A Ritu Kumar creation

Although she is a smasher too.

A Ritu Kumar creation

But having a celebrity on the ramp does not in any way take the attention away from Ritu Kumar’s creation.

A Ritu Kumar creation

A stunning gulabi (pink) brocade sari, choli and gold churidars. Love it!

A Ritu Kumar creation

Each piece was a show stopper.

A Ritu Kumar creation

And a celebration of the weavers of Banaras.

A Ritu Kumar creation

Titled Varanasi weaves the collection brought back the beauty of motifs like Badami, Kyari, Shikargah and floral butis.

A Ritu Kumar creation

The collection included the ethereal white-on-white hand cut work Jamdani of Banaras, like this one showcased by Parvathy Omanakuttan.

A Ritu Kumar creation

And rich and luscious Banarasi saris. Carol Gracias carries it off with perfect grace.  

A Ritu Kumar creation

Here’s the designer with her showstopper.

A Ritu Kumar creation

The master weavers of Banaras take a bow on the ramp along with Ritu Kumar and politician/designer Shaina NC.

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