Save The Loom, an NGO that works with weavers affected by the Kerala floods has launched a new line of wearable saris for lawyers. This new collection of saris called Vidhi is made using a traditional weave from Kerala, Kasavu.
While traditionally Kasavu saris are made of white handloom cotton with gold zari borders, the saris from the collection are made to be more suited for the courtroom by using shades of black, white, and grey. The weave was experimented with to make it more breathable but less sheer, and hence more comfortable for everyday wear. The designs use minimal elements like stripes, which are only visible once the court gown comes off. Some saris from the collection are reversible and can be turned over for a completely new look. Half-and-half saris have also been added for a touch of subtle style.
Talking about the wearability of the saris, the organisation’s founder, Ramesh Menon said in a statement. “Our problem was how to make the sari lighter and appealing to a young lawyer who doesn’t want to wear the heavily-starched saris that her grandmother wore which balloon up after a few hours of wear.”
The collection was launched on the 116th birth anniversary of the first woman advocate of India, Justice Anna Chandy, and is also dedicated to Late Justice KK Usha, the first female chief justice of Kerala who was also Save The Loom’s founding patron.
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