Sharvari’s latest film, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, is gearing up for a post-Diwali release, giving the actor an opportunity to dress up in a way that works for both her press looks and early festive celebrations. Recently, the actor made an appearance in a sari that had a familial connection and was reimagined into a contemporary silhouette, which made the fashion moment personal, modern and endearing. Taking a cue from the movie’s song Jhumka Patola, Sharvari, endorsed heritage Indian textiles in her mother’s patola sari, which has been in her wardrobe for at least a decade.
Historically regarded as a symbol of status, Patola saris have also held an important place in Gujarati bridal trousseaux. Traditionally associated with the city of Patan, the centuries-old, double ikat weave involves resist-dyeing the warp and weft threads before they are woven together, requiring exceptional precision to align the motifs. While the original textile’s rich pink palette along with geometric, flora and fauna motifs was retained, the sari itself was modified for the actor by celebrity stylist Mohit Rai and designer Ridhi Bansal’s label Itrh. “The heirloom Patola sari is reimagined by ITRH into a contemporary drape skirt, celebrating the beauty of heritage through modern craftsmanship,” says Rai. According to Bansal “over 19 hours of meticulous workmanship went into refurbishing this treasured heirloom, adorned mirror-work, intricate gota, dabka and Zardosi embroidery, and delicate ghungroo and mirror embellishments”.
Sharvari’s heirloom sari was further updated by pairing it with a rich purple Jamawar- and zardozi-embroidered corset from ITRH, bringing “the richness of tradition and the spirit of modern couture” into the look. Her styling was completed with a gemstone choker featuring chand motifs, delicate stud earrings, a stack of rings and glass bangles.
Her look is a thoughtful reminder that some of the most meaningful additions to a festive wardrobe are already tucked away in family closets. Giving heirlooms a new lease of life is not just a sustainable approach to dressing, but also a way of carrying personal histories forward. Sometimes, all a treasured piece needs is a fresh perspective to make it look and feel your own.
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