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Sonam Kapoor layers pink kalamkari and pistachio Baluchari sarees, turning heritage textiles into a refined, museum-worthy fashion statement.
Sonam Kapoor was styled by Rhea Kapoor.
Some looks are worn. Others feel curated like an exhibition. Mom-to-be Sonam Kapoor’s latest outing belonged firmly to the latter – less a conventional saree moment and more a quiet dialogue between history, craftsmanship and contemporary grace.
Sonam Kapoor had chosen not one but two textiles, draped together in seamless harmony. The base had been a soft pink kalamkari saree by Asha Gautam. The surface came alive with delicate, hand-rendered storytelling motifs and painterly detail. The fabric had carried the fluidity of something lived-in and loved – light on the body, rich in narrative.
Layered over it was a pistachio-and-pink Baluchari saree from The Far East Art Studio, inspired by a 19th-century archival piece housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The reference lent the ensemble an almost scholarly romance. This wasn’t nostalgia; it was preservation made wearable. The two weaves met like chapters of the same book: one painted, one woven – each enhancing the other’s depth.
Her styling had resisted excess. Instead of overpowering the textiles, layered heritage jewellery extended its language. Temple-style necklaces and stacked bangles echoed the old-world artistry of the sarees, as though they belonged to the same era.
Hair parted cleanly and tied back, a small bindi, and softly defined eyes kept the focus on the textiles. Nothing distracted. Everything aligned. The result had felt ceremonial yet intimate, like heirlooms pulled out for a personal celebration rather than a red carpet.
What set the look apart wasn’t just beauty, but intention. Sonam had long approached fashion like a collector – someone drawn to pieces with provenance. Here, the saree became more than an attire; it became an archive. By draping two distinct traditions together, she had subtly reframed the idea of occasion wear. Instead of newness, she embraced continuity. It suggested a different kind of luxury – one measured not in embellishment but in time, craft and cultural memory.
In an era of fast fashion, the moment felt refreshingly slow and unmistakably Sonam.
Delhi, India, India
February 13, 2026, 19:18 IST
