Desert Couture FOR THE DIWALI Diva

This festive season give your wardrobe a makeover with fashion inspired by the rich palette of the Marwar region with these style tips.

- Bindu Gopal Rao

Shades of ochre dunes, mehndi green, peacock blue and mirror-work silver come together to make a splash this season as you gear up to welcome the best time of the year. Experts weigh in.

Desert Hues

Desert tones are a nice way of bringing calm elegance to celebrations. They don't shout; they resonate. Whether it's a knit ensemble, a georgette kurta, vibrant silk, or a deep-hued jacket set, it's all about letting fabric, texture, and craftsmanship shine through. For modern Indian silhouettes, desert tones work beautifully with layered textures. In fact, desert hues come alive in festive light.

Raghav Agarwal, CEO, Twamev, explains, “The desert’s silent elegance inspires all our beige and neutral designs. Take our Beige Knit Indo-Western Ensemble – the soft knit in gentle beige, detailed with hand embroidery, sequins, and cutdana, reflects that quiet, understated luxury drawn from warm dunes and muted horizons.”

Fabric Feels

It is advisable to use fabrics like silk, chanderi, tussar, or organza to let the earthy palette breathe. Layer with a dupatta in a slightly deeper shade for dimension. For cooler evenings, velvet and raw silk in terracotta and ochre offer warmth and luxe.