Traditional handloom gets a total rehaul in some easy-to-wear silhouettes that embrace simplicity in stylish silhouettes. A skirt fashioned out of gyasar brocade woven an inch each day, tapered trousers in katan silk from Varanasi or cosy jackets in madder-dipped Changthang wool, we’re picking a few favourites from the subcontinent’s vast craft repertoire.Total rehaulUpcycled and uplifting, cotton saris should be your new weekend staple.Sari: IRO IRO, Loafers: Tod’s, Earrings: Misho
Ging-ham-pattern Skirt’, MSGM, ₹56,164
RegeneratedHenna-print Gloves’,MARINE SERRE,₹35,740
Graphic-printribbed jumper’, ECKHAUS LATTA,₹1,06,135
Elongated SicilyHandbag’, DOLCE & GABBANA, ₹2,59,059
Warp codeHone in on decadent details with ikat and a buffet of prints for the taking.Jacket, Amesh Wijesekera
Skirt, DE CASTRO
Bodysuit, Chanel. Jacket, Kardo. Boots, Ecco. Necklace, Misho
Fit checkExplore new ground in loafers paired with trousers of sleek katan silk woven on the ghats of Varanasi.Pants, NAMZA. Loafers, TOD’S. Anklets, TRIBE AMRAPALI
Logo-embossed Leather Loafers, FERRAGAMO, ₹71,148
Logo-stamp Leather Loafers, MOSCHINO, ₹51,062
Orange Woven Leather Bambi Loafers, MARNI, price on request
Panelled Leather Loafers, PIERRE HARDY, ₹1,21,785
It’s a wrapIf understated luxury is your beat, an intricately embroidered kantha shawl will fill your between-season requirements.Half jacket, NAMZA. Skirt, TOD’S. Earring, VALLIYAN
Dress, BOTTEGA VENETA. Shawl, DIVYAM MEHTA
Bead-detail Flat Espadrilles, ALTUZARRA, ₹85,801
Calissa Drop Earrings, JENNIFER BEHR, ₹28,600
Patchwork Wool-blend Fitted Jacket, MAISON MARGIELA,₹5,80,735
Remy Kantha Shorts, UNTITLED CO, ₹22,000
Model: Maria Guite/Feat ArtistsHair and Makeup: LalrinmuanaAssistant Stylist: Thianching TombingAlso read:The trending watches for women worth investing in right now5 festive accessories having a major moment this season—from hair accents to bangle stacks14 Vogue-approved traditional handloom workwear kurtas to level up your desi corpcore style