Weaving a tale

Updated On: 03 April, 2015 08:15 AM IST | | Soma Das

<p>A new store in Juhu offers contemporary saris made by traditional artisans using age-old techniques. They also revive heirloom saris to prevent them from being phased out due to the vagaries of time</p>

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We visited Vedaa Contemporary Weaves on their launch date and the place was abuzz with last-minute touch-ups. The 1,000 square feet store is tastefully decorated with shelves lined with saris, ornate sari blocks and framed heirlooms doubling up as wall art, statues of flying horses (a common motif in some of the saris), wrought iron chains with wooden handles for draping the saris, huge mirrors placed strategically around the store, plus a sofa, a bed and a dining table to give the place a homely vibe. There is a couture room as well with a range of saris that cost Rs 50,000 and above.

The 1,000 square feet store showcases saris from around the country. Pics/Sameer Markande