Riya Belwal
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Wrote this PR article for Webtel, covering their partnership event with SAP on Intelligent Enterprise and AI innovation. Focused on translating technical enterprise concepts into an engaging narrative for a business audience.
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A 90s Banarasi Saree That Still Feels Timeless
One evening, I opened an old, dust-covered trunk and discovered a vibrant maroon saree inside. Its rich colour immediately caught my attention and drew me closer. It was an elegant Banarasi saree, beautifully crafted by skilled artisans.
As I draped it around myself, I couldn’t help but admire its graceful silhouette. It carried the charm of the ’90s, a timeless aesthetic woven into every thread. More than just a saree, it carried my mother’s love, her sense of style, and a little piece of her time.
What struck me most was how effortlessly this saree could belong to today’s wedding season. The intricate zari work, the rich maroon that photographs beautifully under mandap lights, and the pallu that drapes like it was made for a slow, deliberate walk, nothing about it feels dated. If anything, a 90s Banarasi saree brings something modern pieces often chase and rarely find: soul. It’s proof that the best bridal wear isn’t always new; sometimes, it’s simply been waiting in a trunk for the right moment to shine again.
I flaunted its timeless beauty and captured a few moments before carefully returning it to the case where it belonged. Perhaps some pieces are not meant to be owned forever; they are meant to be cherished, preserved, and carried forward from one generation to the next.
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