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Jewel green, royal indigo, and sona-chandi zari are leading the festive drape this season. A short guide from the Surat atelier on what to choose before Navratri.
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Wedding weeks, Navratri nights, and the cloth in between. Written from the Surat atelier, with the saree in the photograph.
Featured · Styling
Jewel green, royal indigo, and sona-chandi zari are leading the festive drape this season. A short guide from the Surat atelier on what to choose before Navratri.
2 min read
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