DAMAYANTI

Raja Ravi Varma captured a moment that changed the course of an epic. Beside a palace pond, Princess Damayanti stands poised, listening to a golden swan whisper the name of a king she has never met. It is the exact second where curiosity turns into destiny. A scene defined by royal grace and a heart’s quiet awakening.

We chose Anjana to embody this moment of awakening. A half-pure silk saree in deep red that captures the intensity of Varma's palette, that rich crimson he reserved for princesses and pivotal moments. But it's the detailing that tells the story: a double traditional mango zari border in gold, framing the body with the authority of royal heritage while draped forward over the shoulder in traditional style.

We've paired it with a green blouse that echoes the verdant palace gardens surrounding Varma's scene, where nature and architecture exist in perfect balance. The contrast creates tension the way Damayanti's story itself balances between mortal desire and divine intervention.

The jewellery speaks of royal lineage: pearl necklaces that sit against the collarbone, temple earrings that frame the face, stacked green bangles on both wrists that move with every gesture toward the divine messenger.

In the Mahabharata, Damayanti's choice defied logic. She chose the mortal king over gods who disguised themselves in his form. Varma understood that true sovereignty lies in choosing your own destiny. In Anjana, we've captured that same audacity. A saree that transforms the wearer into the protagonist of her own epic.

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