Woven With Grace: Girhasta at home show | Pune

On the 27th and 28th of March, Girhasta was welcomed into a beautiful and intimate setting—the residence of Sujata Raygade in Pune, for a special two-day showcase of handcrafted elegance and heritage weaves. Amidst blooming bougainvillaea, gentle conversations, and the soulful rustle of silks, the spirit of slow fashion found its perfect home.
The idea was simple: to bring the magic of Girhasta into a personal space—away from the usual rush of exhibitions, into a setting where sarees could be experienced in stillness, warmth, and dialogue. The result was a gathering that felt less like a commercial showcase and more like a quiet celebration of textile tradition.
The home opened up into a thoughtfully curated space where Banarasi Katan silks, pure Munga chiffons, and vintage-inspired Rangkat weaves unfolded against a backdrop of heritage furniture, hand-picked art, and soft classical music. Every detail was intentional, every corner inviting.
Patrons were welcomed like old friends. Cups of masala chai and hand-crafted sweets added to the gentle hospitality, making every guest feel at ease. Sarees were draped, admired, tried on in sunlit nooks, and discussed with reverence—not just as garments, but as vessels of memory and craftsmanship.
The edit presented was rooted in elegance and versatility—pieces designed to last, to be worn, cherished, and passed down. From zari-detailed drapes in jewel tones to pastel chiffons touched with meenakari work, every saree told a story.
Some patrons came with decades of saree-wearing history. Others were exploring handloom for the first time. But all found something that spoke to them. There were moments of nostalgia—daughters choosing sarees with their mothers, women recalling sarees from their grandmother’s trunks, and eyes lighting up as they discovered forgotten weaving techniques.
The Girhasta team offered styling advice, pairing suggestions, and insight into each weave’s legacy. The conversations were organic—about warp and weft, about weaver families, about the philosophy of “less but meaningful,” and about dressing with purpose.
What emerged over these two days was something beyond commerce. It was a shared experience—where heritage felt alive, where women saw themselves reflected in each drape, and where a saree wasn’t just purchased, but chosen with heart.
The personal nature of the event allowed for slower browsing, deeper interactions, and quiet appreciation. And in that slowness, something beautiful bloomed—a renewed connection to the craft, to tradition, and to ourselves.
Sujata Raygade’s warmth and vision helped make this exhibition feel like a homecoming. We’re deeply grateful to her for lending her space and spirit to Girhasta, and for helping create an atmosphere where our textiles could truly speak.
For those who couldn’t attend, selected pieces from the exhibition are now available through private appointments at our studio. Each carries the memory of this beautiful gathering.
As we look ahead to more such intimate pop-ups and travel showcases, we carry forward the quiet elegance of this weekend—a reminder that fashion rooted in soul always finds a home.
Because at Girhasta, we believe:
When you choose heritage, you don’t just wear it—you live it.