While enjoying the bliss of motherhood, young Sagrika was haunted by the memories of her native town Kashi, in Uttar Pradesh. In a conversation with Midday, she takes us back to 1997 when her daughter Gaurika's birth led to the genesis of the Banarasi textile heritage in Mumbai
(L-R) Gaurika and Sagrika Rai, the mother-daughter duo behind Banarasi handloom heritage in Mumbai. Pics/Warp 'n Weft
Key Highlights
- Warp `n Weft at Marine Lines was once just a fantasy dreamt by a conceiving mother
- Founder Sagrika recalls 1997 when her daughter Gaurika`s birth ignited her passion
- With Gaurika joining forces with her mom, the duo reflect on brand`s 27 year-long legacy
With Mother's Day around the corner, we sat down with Sagrika and Gaurika Rai, the dynamic mother-daughter duo steering Banarasi textile heritage in Mumbai. Under the peaking sun at Marine Lines, their workstation is brimming with fabrics for bridal lehengas, odhnis, dupattas and exquisite couture waiting to undergo tailored fittings.