Shimmery Gold Lehenga with Organza Dupatta

The craft

The shimmer comes from the base fabric's finish rather than applied embellishment — a metallic-effect weave rather than sequin or zarizariGold or silver thread spun fine enough to weave into silk — the metallic shimmer in a Banarasi pallu. work laid on top, which is part of why the piece sits at a lower price than the more heavily embroidered lehengaslehengaA three-piece outfit — full skirt, fitted blouse (the choli), draped scarf (the dupatta). The north-Indian festive workhorse. in the catalogue. The organzaorganzaCrisp sheer silk that holds its shape — used for evening sarees and architectural blouses. dupattadupattaThe long scarf-stole that completes a lehenga or kurta set — draped over the chest, shoulder, or head. is chosen for its natural stiffness, which holds a drape shape without needing pins.