Thursday, 19 March 2026
Thursday, 19 March 2026
This is how Kshitij Jalori packages his classic saris. An Ajmer boy based out of Delhi, Kshitij is a textile designer and painter who launched his label in end-July and got mashru, prints, saris, jackets, kurtas, pants, suits, leather footwear, and pashmina brocades in cashmere to Wedding Diaries.
Textile talk
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Eye-catchers
The Fleur De Lis corner, by The Entertainment Design Co., looked soft and romantic. “This time we have come with a full new collection of sweetmeats and a lot of gifting items also. We are making our own mithais, dates, chocolates and cookies. The entire packaging is done in-house. We also have a huge collection of tea like Moroccan and jasmine,” said Poonam Khandelwal of The Entertainment Design Co.
Madhu Jain came to Wedding Diaries with her signature line of ikat, only this time the ikat was on bamboo silk, a fabric developed by the textile expert that has won her several accolades. “I wanted to show this fabric in Calcutta as the city understands fabrics. A lot of people are very intrigued. It’s got bamboo fibre, yet it’s a very soft fabric, not coarse at all,” says the designer from Delhi who’s a champion of sustainable fashion.
Classic to traditional to quirky to contemporary. For the bride and the groom or the space they’ll soon call home. Also for family and friends. Even if shopping for shaadi was not on the mind, browse-and-buy was the thing to do at The India Story Wedding Diaries in association with t2, held at Swabhumi from September 14 to 16. A few things that t2 loved...
Kalyani Chawla’s Rezon was one gleaming corner with her new collection and we loved this centrepiece.
“Give people gifts that they can actually use. So go for utility items,” said Kalyani, who got statement silverware like dining sets, thalis, boxes, trays, bar sets, tea sets, dinner sets and platters, embellished with lapis lazuli, jade, rose quartz, marble and crystal.
In The Know Fragrance Design from Delhi came with scented candles and gift boxes specially designed for weddings. We loved the personalised chocolate boxes. “We have chocolates in which you can have your names written.
We can also sit with the bride and groom and create perfumes based on their personal memories,” said Ruchi Vaish, founder.Text: Saionee Chakraborty
Pictures: Rashbehari Das and Pabitra Das
Ankit Kawatra went to a wedding once and saw massive amounts of food getting wasted. That’s when, at 22, he quit his corporate job and started Feeding India. “What we do is basically tackle the problem of hunger, malnutrition and food waste in the country.
Here at the event we are spreading awareness about how anyone can donate excess food. Be it from a wedding, restaurant or hotel. You can call our helpline number and our team will come to your doorstep and collect your food. We are present across India. We take care of the quality,” said Srishti Jain, co-founder.
Laju Shaparia had a quick tip for those opting for patolas for weddings. “You could have some embroidery done on the sari, on the border or the palla.
Sangeets are great for patolas, or even the main wedding ceremony,” said Laju, who got more of double ikat weaves in jewel tones paired with embroidered blouses. An offbeat colour to try? Peacock blue.
