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The dress is catering for a younger generation of women who want the stylishness  of a sari with the convenience of a fitted garment fastened by a simple zipper on the side. It is made from khadi (handwoven fabric made from handspun thread) which has been indigo dyed using natural dyes. The black fabric which makes up the pallu is attached to the blue fabric with chikankari embroidery.  \r\n\r\nRashmi Varma is a young designer of Indian heritage who moved from Canada to India. Her label was launched in  2013 and this dress is part of her second collection. It has been one of her most popular designs.","physicalDescription":"This dress designed by Rashmi Varma recalls the drape of a sari. It is made of hand-spun, hand-woven cotton, that has been hand-dyed in indigo. 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