This Diwali, Kareena Kapoor took the fashion route meant for the royalty and the details were just as interesting as the outfit itself. Dressed in a pure silver kaftan and a matching turban by designer Punit Balana, Kareena looked every bit the diva, errr queen. It was the heirloom jewellery that made this appearance particularly special.
The actor wore a 200-year-old kalgi that once belonged to the Nawab of Bhopal, along with a 30-carat emerald necklace belonging to the Begum of Bhopal. The emerald, notably, is carved with Ayat-ul-Kursi, a verse from the Quran. These are heirlooms from the Bhopal royal family that have come through Saif Ali Khan's side of the family. His grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was the daughter of the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal.
Saif, too, wore the heirloom kalgi for a photoshoot featured in the 2016 edition of Harper's Bazaar Bride.
Coming to the outfit, the kaftan was the second standout of Kareena's look. The fluid, floor-length silhouette came in a soft champagne-beige shade, with intricate real silver embroidery running across the fabric. The detailing formed geometric patterns around the neckline, sleeves and length of the ensemble, while smaller embellishments added a subtle shimmer throughout. The relaxed silhouette also allowed the elaborate embroidery to take centre stage without making the outfit look too cluttered. The matching turban brought the entire look together, wrapped neatly around her head.
For her makeup, she had her eyes softly defined, a warm, bronzed base and nude lips. Her long, dark hair was left open, falling over her shoulders. The emerald necklace and layered traditional jewellery added colour and richness to the otherwise muted palette.
Styled by Rhea Kapoor, this was a look that brought together contemporary festive dressing and family heirlooms rather effortlessly. And perhaps that is what made it stand out: the clothes were by a contemporary designer, but the most striking accessories came with two centuries of history.
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