DISAPPOINTED Shaan-E-Banaras

DISAPPOINTED Shaan-E-BanarasIn a quiet interior, away from the world, Raja Ravi Varma painted sorrow without spectacle. Disappointed captures a woman at the moment of receiving unwelcome news. A letter held gently, a pause heavy with meaning. There are no tears, only silence, dignity, and emotion turned inward. We recreate this moment through Charushi. Chosen for its deep teal and wine hues, it reflects the emotional depth of Varmas muse. The colours hold shadow and light

Pooja in a lovely red semi-crepe saree with a traditional mango border in gold zari

The saree also has a woven thread temple border and a turquoise blue pallu with intricate gold zari detailing

A lovely purple chequered cotton blend saree with a double gold zari border and woven Rudraksham motifs

What makes this shirt truly stand apart are its thoughtful details: the sleeves

The Pallu of the saree is a simple striped pallu with gold zari lines on it

front buttons

A lovely green Ilkal saree with a topi teni silk pallu with red and white stripes

A gorgeous blue Kanjeevaram vintage silk saree saree with a double traditional mango zari border and a reddish pink border

A half-pure vintage silk saree in deep maroon that captures the richness Varma reserved for women of consequence

An understated nod to heritage crafts

Pooja in a beautiful blue semi-kataan silk banarasi saree with a lovely gold floral meenakari body and gold zari border

The saree has rich floral meenakari buttas in silver and gold zari all over the body