<p>A typical Hyderabadi costume, the Khada dupatta surprises you by blending oriental exoticism with regal air.<br /><br />One of the most sought-after garment during any formal occasion, Khada dupatta is a five and a half metre splendour, similar to a sari. The only difference is that it can be worn with a sleeveless choli and a brocade sidha pajama.<br /><br />Metrolife spoke with designer Anand Kabra, who digs deep into the garment, unravels its styling and talks of how to carry it off in a Khada.<br /><br />Not many people seem to know what a Khada dupatta is, what it looks like and how it’s worn. The Khada dupatta is an old Hyderabadi costume consisting of a sleeveless tunic with side slits and a round keyhole neckline. “The matching dupatta is five and a half metre long and worn in the Khada style which traditionally is draped over the head and shoulders and the remaining fabric is pleated, scooped forward from under the arm and thrown over the shoulder to fall gracefully down to the hem of the kurta at the back. This is normally worn during weddings and special occasions,” explains Anand. <br /><br />Anand’s latest line has a series on the Khada dupatta and he says he enjoys playing around with bright colours and experiments a great deal with cuts and colours. Embroidery is an important part of the Khada and there’s always embroidery on the borders. “The traditional embroidery is a lot of gota work, however one could also use embellishments like zardozi, aari and sequins,” he says. <br /><br />Anand feels a Khada looks best only when worn with traditional jewellery. He says some of the traditional jewellery that could be worn are the Satlada (seven string necklace) made of Hyderabadi Pearls and emerald drops, Laccha (choker) and Karanphool (earrings with a Jhumka drop). “One could team it up with any traditional jewellery that works with the garment. A small clutch or batua would be ideal with this ensemble,” observes Anand. <br /><br />The Khada by itself is a heavy garment and there’s no need for too much make up. The jewellery will surely light up the face, thinks Anand. <br /><br />A Khada looks best in its traditional avatar. “One could use the style of draping the dupatta on wide pants (sharara), lehengas and regular churidar kurtas,” Anand sums up.</p>.<p>Sari it is </p>.<p>Nabila, a young professional, thinks a Khada is an elegant garment but she feels it must be worn right. Accessorising is an important part of Khada. Khada, a more modern version of a sari, has caught the attention of a lot of young women who choose to wear it to very formal occasions.<br /><br />“Many young women don’t know how to drape a sari and that’s where a Khada comes into play. It’s like a readymade sari. The Khada has a long embroidered dupatta that really lifts the garment. It is a better option than using 100 pins to make sure the sari doesn’t fall off,” explains Nabila. <br /><br />Nabila is particular that the Khada be worn with matching jewellery, that’s bright. <br />“When I wear a Khada I normally stick to a pair of big chunky earrings and leave the neck bare. I wear a lot of bangles that blend with my sari and a nice pair of leg chain,” says Nabila and adds, “the hair would look great in a bun but leaving it open has its own charm.” <br /><br />Nabila reasons that she makes sure she never wears too much make up, “Never over do your face as you are already wearing a lot of jewellery. Just do your eyes up with the colour matching the Khada. You could also leave your eyes plain and use a bright lipstick with some blush on,” she advises. </p>
<p>A typical Hyderabadi costume, the Khada dupatta surprises you by blending oriental exoticism with regal air.<br /><br />One of the most sought-after garment during any formal occasion, Khada dupatta is a five and a half metre splendour, similar to a sari. The only difference is that it can be worn with a sleeveless choli and a brocade sidha pajama.<br /><br />Metrolife spoke with designer Anand Kabra, who digs deep into the garment, unravels its styling and talks of how to carry it off in a Khada.<br /><br />Not many people seem to know what a Khada dupatta is, what it looks like and how it’s worn. The Khada dupatta is an old Hyderabadi costume consisting of a sleeveless tunic with side slits and a round keyhole neckline. “The matching dupatta is five and a half metre long and worn in the Khada style which traditionally is draped over the head and shoulders and the remaining fabric is pleated, scooped forward from under the arm and thrown over the shoulder to fall gracefully down to the hem of the kurta at the back. This is normally worn during weddings and special occasions,” explains Anand. <br /><br />Anand’s latest line has a series on the Khada dupatta and he says he enjoys playing around with bright colours and experiments a great deal with cuts and colours. Embroidery is an important part of the Khada and there’s always embroidery on the borders. “The traditional embroidery is a lot of gota work, however one could also use embellishments like zardozi, aari and sequins,” he says. <br /><br />Anand feels a Khada looks best only when worn with traditional jewellery. He says some of the traditional jewellery that could be worn are the Satlada (seven string necklace) made of Hyderabadi Pearls and emerald drops, Laccha (choker) and Karanphool (earrings with a Jhumka drop). “One could team it up with any traditional jewellery that works with the garment. A small clutch or batua would be ideal with this ensemble,” observes Anand. <br /><br />The Khada by itself is a heavy garment and there’s no need for too much make up. The jewellery will surely light up the face, thinks Anand. <br /><br />A Khada looks best in its traditional avatar. “One could use the style of draping the dupatta on wide pants (sharara), lehengas and regular churidar kurtas,” Anand sums up.</p>.<p>Sari it is </p>.<p>Nabila, a young professional, thinks a Khada is an elegant garment but she feels it must be worn right. Accessorising is an important part of Khada. Khada, a more modern version of a sari, has caught the attention of a lot of young women who choose to wear it to very formal occasions.<br /><br />“Many young women don’t know how to drape a sari and that’s where a Khada comes into play. It’s like a readymade sari. The Khada has a long embroidered dupatta that really lifts the garment. It is a better option than using 100 pins to make sure the sari doesn’t fall off,” explains Nabila. <br /><br />Nabila is particular that the Khada be worn with matching jewellery, that’s bright. <br />“When I wear a Khada I normally stick to a pair of big chunky earrings and leave the neck bare. I wear a lot of bangles that blend with my sari and a nice pair of leg chain,” says Nabila and adds, “the hair would look great in a bun but leaving it open has its own charm.” <br /><br />Nabila reasons that she makes sure she never wears too much make up, “Never over do your face as you are already wearing a lot of jewellery. Just do your eyes up with the colour matching the Khada. You could also leave your eyes plain and use a bright lipstick with some blush on,” she advises. </p>
