A bit of Benaras came alive in Delhi recently when father-daughter duo Bharat & Palak Shah hosted an evening to launch Ekaya at Defence Colony.A bespoke evening celebrating the rich Benarasi textile heritage in contemporary setting had an array of Benarasi saris, lehangas and other creations on display at this 2000square feet store.
Ceramic pots adorned with Mogras and flickering stained glass candles paved the way for the guests to witness a unique experience of Banaras. Raw silk settees were offset by vibrant spiral murals and accentuated by centre table displays of Gulaal and Chameli in earthen clay jars.
The event saw the glam brigade of the city raising the fashion stakes at the launch. The attendees included Aparna Chandra, Anju Modi, Rakesh Thakore, Naveen Ansal, Pernia Qureshi, Indrani Das Gupta, Harmeet Bajaj, Simar Duggal, Raseel Gujral, Sujata Assomull Sippy, Vidyun Singh, Vidushi & Reema Mehra, Mayank Mansingh Kaul, Bim Bissel, Sanjay Bhattacharya and Saba Ali amongst others.
