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Taapsee Pannu looked ethereal as she walked for designer Gaurang Shah at the ongoing FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week. The designer unveiled his exquisite sari collection titled Chaand. Taapsee Pannu looked stunning in a gorgeous weave with a wide floral border.

The inspiration was the beautiful moonrise and its dazzling beams that are adored the world over when the night sets in. The collection was a reflection of human creativity in a textile medium, which continues to intrigue, inspire and magically glides you into a world beyond fashion, a world of romance and timeless sophistication.

The models walked through the show to the melodious singing of ace singer, Anup Jalota and the glamorous show of Jamdani saris. The Jamdani weave is considered the most complex technique in the country and the line displayed the creations from Dhaka, Benares, Kota, Srikakulam, Uppada, Venkatgiri, Kashmir and Paithan.

The Jamdani from each region revealed its characteristic look as the specialty from Kashmir reflected the serene tranquil nature of the valley. Detailing was visible from Paithan, while creative craftsmanship was seen in the weaves from Benaras. The merger of tradition and modernity came alive in the collection from Kota, while the weaving combination of Khadi from Srikakulam, luxury from Uppada and Venkatgiri, brought a hypnotic touch to the line-up.

The designer ensured that the gorgeous beauty of the saris was further enhanced with the clever selection of myriad colours, weaves and embroidery. Throughout the pandemic, the designer and his team of expert and dedicated weavers worked at home on their looms and created a grand timeless presentation of Jamdaani Heritage saris.