Banarsi saree is a staple in an Indian woman’s wardrobe. No matter how must she resents sarees, you will find atleast one Banarasi saree with her, especially her wedding saree. Though these sarees cost a bomb, women seldom get a chance to wear it. That is the reason why it remains locked up for almost the whole lifetime. But not anymore. Here are Top 5 Ways To Reuse Old Banarasi Saree.
#1 As a lahenga: You can reuse old banarasi saree by converting it into a lahenga. The royal look of the brocade fabric will make for a lahenga which is very suitable for wedding. All you need is a matching or contrasting dupatta on net or brocade.
#2 As an Ethnic Skirt: Your Banarsi saree can be converted into long or short ethnic skirt. These skirts are in vogue and can be an apt choice for weddings as well as parties.
#3 As a Banarsi Dupatta: These Banarsi sarees can become heavy eye-catching Dupattas for your silk Kurtis. You can pair them with Palazzo pants or long ethic skirts and reuse old banarsi saree.
#4 As Salwar Suit or Anarkali Suit: Your Banarasi Saree can breathe a new life into a salwar suit or anarkali suit. You can keep the whole look monochrome or you can contrast the Palazzo and the dupatta. Various designs can be created if you use the pallu and the saree in sync with each other. If your pallu is of contrasting colour, you can use your creativity and make eye-catching designs.
#5 As an Ethnic Jacket: The leftover material can be used to make ethnic jackets. Short ones or long ones, brocade Ethnic jackets can be paired with skirts or Palazzo pants. Pair you brocade ethnic jacket with plain silk skirt and you have an amazing combo for weddings and parties. Pair this look with heavy gold jewellery and bold lips.
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