Janhvi Kapoor’s an expert at wearing—and nailing—sari looks. Contemporary or traditional, she is confident and completely at ease in one. On important occasions, you’ll find Kapoor reaching for drapes over dresses, making a sari look equally, if not more, glamorous. Recently, for her sister Anshula Kapoor’s pre-wedding prayer ritual, the Kapoor family came together to give us a peek into the style we will observe during the nuptials, and Janhvi Kapoor’s gossamer sari and blouse look did not disappoint.

Textile designer on the rise, Hyderabad-based Sourav Das designed the pink silk organza sari, which is inspired by the wardrobes of Indian royals. Crafted with a highly-specialised three-shuttle Banarasi Kadiyal weaving technique, the sheer sari showcased a checkered gold pattern across the body, with a pure katan Banarasi silk floral border framing the drape. The accompanying blouse reflected Das’ exploration of regional dressing. Inspired by the cholis of women along the coastal Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh, the silhouette transformed into a contemporary design with a cropped, body-skimming bodice and short sleeves. Under Das’s distinctive interpretation the drape was rejigged with a modern slant.

Stylist Meagan Concessio accessorised the look with a statement necklace by Samruddhi Silver, along with jhumkas, rings and bangles from Maya Sanghavi Jewels. Kapoor’s defined lashes and kohl-rimmed eyes added to the traditional undertone of the look, with pink lips and a green bindi. Her hair was perfectly blow dried to fall straight with a centre-part.

“A sari like this does all the heavy lifting. For a ceremonial look, turn to traditional temple jewellery for accessories. If you’re a bride, you could pleat the pallu and wear it over the shoulder, and hold it in place with a temple-style cummerband, often featuring coins with Goddess Lakshmi designs, ” says Ashwini Arun Kumar, Vogue India fashion features editor.