Why Bangladeshi architect and model Sobia Ameen loves a traditional sari

What’s your earliest reminiscence of a sari?

I keep in mind once I was a toddler, I used to be obsessive about dressing up as a Bengali bride. I feel that’s my earliest reminiscence of a sari that I owned. I’d go all out and ask any grownup round me to attract the white dots over my brows and costume me like a bride. I discover it very inappropriate right now however as a baby I keep in mind that was one thing I loved doing so much! Whereas I wore saris often once I was rising up for particular occasions, it was not part of my each day life. I began obsessing about it solely after I had been away from residence for years finding out for my diploma. After I returned, it was one thing I felt the necessity to put on to specific myself. The later half of my twenties is when saris grew to become a staple of my wardrobe.

Your most cherished merchandise of clothes or accent?

My most cherished clothes items should be those which were handed all the way down to me by my mom. Whether or not it’s a uncommon Jamdani sari or a shiny purple coat from Burberry (from the 80’s) which I used all through my college years, I are inclined to cherish the garments that carry me most consolation and really feel like residence. My most cherished equipment are nonetheless fairly the alternative. I like accessorising with items furthest away from residence, that just about really feel unique. My favorite Murano items from my alternate in Venice or the totally different kinds/colors of parandas my mom gave me from Pakistan from her youthful years. I cherish equipment which have a narrative connected to them of being away from residence.

Favorite Indian labels you want to buy from?

I store from a number of Indian labels- a mixture of kinds and value factors however just a few that I preserve going again to are; Anāash, Advait, Bhaane, Doh Tak Keh, Home of Masaba, Injiri, Péro, Flip Black, The Proper Sided, Rahul Mishra, Uncooked Mango, Torani, Misho & Olio.

How do you choose a drape or fashion in your saris?

The drape and magnificence is chosen based mostly on the sort of sari and what I’m pairing it with. I’d need to fashion a sari with a conventional shirt, that’s once I drape it in the commonest means. After I need to put on a sari with a shirt, it’s probably that I drape it as a pair of pants or a skirt. The drape for me is often decided by the highest I’m pairing it with and the equipment, no matter compliments the sari/shirt/jewelry is what dictates the drape or fashion for me.

Is there a selected craft or fashion that you simply take pleasure in sporting essentially the most?

My favorite craft is Nakshi Kantha. I discover it fascinating that a lot might be conveyed with the kind of sew on a bit of material. Nakshi Kantha’s are often stitched on outdated, comfortable material, it is without doubt one of the most snug however luxurious saris for my part. I like that it often tells a narrative or folklore but in addition has the consolation of a light-weight blanket. It is often gentle and is ideal to put on all year long.

Artistic path, Styling, Make-up and Mannequin: Sobia Ameen 
Photographer: Vishal Chabbra 
Photographer’s assistant: Manish Arya 
Sari Draper: Shahneela Shehereen 
Assistant: Tanveerul Islam
Hair: Shiva Singh Chauhan 

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