Kalpana Shah is one of India’s pioneering and most respected saree draping artists, widely recognised for redefining the saree as a versatile, expressive, and contemporary garment while preserving its deep cultural roots.
With decades of dedicated research and creative exploration, she has conceptualised and documented hundreds of distinctive draping interpretations inspired by regional traditions, modern styling sensibilities, functionality, movement, and individuality. Her work has contributed significantly towards positioning the saree not merely as traditional attire, but as an evolving art form adaptable to modern lifestyles and global audiences.
Over the years, Kalpana Shah has been associated with workshops, demonstrations, fashion presentations, authoring a book, developing an App, cultural initiatives, media appearances, and styling sessions that have inspired women across generations to rediscover the elegance and versatility of the saree.
She is also recognized in the Records Books for her extraordinary contribution to saree draping innovation and is widely regarded as one of the early pioneers who transformed saree draping into a specialized styling and educational discipline in India.
Through this workshop, participants will have the rare opportunity to learn directly from a true original in the field — gaining practical insights, draping techniques, styling approaches, and a deeper appreciation for one of India’s most timeless garments.
Event Venue
Zumasaa Studios: Mumbai, 1st Floor, Advani Chambers, 574, August Kranti Road, Kemps Corner, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026, India
INR 4000
