Arab Times

Kuwait Saree Speak holds ‘retro rendezvous’

Ladies recall the 70s, 80s Fashion Era of India

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A group photo from the event

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 8: The mood was upbeat and happy and the weather too did not disappoint. For on this bright sunny Friday morning was the “Retro Rendezvous’” that was to take place at one of the luxurious conference rooms of the famous Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a, Kuwait.

The Saree Speak , is a common platform for ladies with love for the six yarn where Indian women share, promote and rediscover this Indian traditiona­l weave and explore the rich cultural heritage of Indian states through this beautiful fabric of India.

In Kuwait, the Saree Speak group is led by the efficient Organizing Committee team of ladies namely Mrs Shubhangi, Mrs Sheetal, Mrs Sampada and Mrs Shirish. The group of these four enthusiast­ic women, who very successful­ly hosted its second get together in less than a year.

Their very first event on Jan 12, 2018 was a huge hit with the highlight being the “Luxury Limousine Ride” enjoyed by its members. After this success, the members did expect more and were not disappoint­ed as the next one was on a more grand scale. All the participan­ts were pampered at one of the best 5 star hotels in town, namely Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a from 11.30 am onwards. Since the theme for this event was “Retro Bollywood,”one couldn’t but watch in awe as all the excited and eager ladies took us back to the 70s n 80s fashion era. The whole atmosphere was transforme­d to the magical era as the ladies performed impromptu and their magical performanc­e won the hearts of the judges. Nonstop entertainm­ent was guaranteed throughout, with number of games as exciting prizes awaited them.

A choicest array of Arabic and Indian delicacies lay waiting for this ardent saree lovers towards the end of the event. One couldn’t but thank the chefs at Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a for the lovely spread of be it salads or desserts or the main course. Happy with the sumptuous lunch and galore of prizes the saree clad tribe tapered off.

The numerous prizes for the event were sponsored by Atelier Sanskruti, Style Inn Boutique, Soul String Beauty Lounge, Sha’s Esquina and Choose your trend brands .The Organizing Committee team also extended their gratitude towards the support by Raghav Sadekar, with a major event sponsorshi­p, through their company National Consulting Bureau CO (NCB), Kuwait – www.ncb.cc

For the uninitiate­d, Saree Speak is a (Strictly Ladies) FB closed group which encourages and endorses this beautiful drape (The Saree of Course) in all its grandeur and the Kuwait Chapter has already crossed the century mark on Facebook and its tribe is increasing pretty fast.

Interested ladies can reach us on our email-sareespeak.kwt@gmail.com or through on the Facebook-Saree Speak group for exciting upcoming events.

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