The Most Versatile List of Kalamkari Dresses You Will Ever See

Image Courtesy: Ayush Kejriwal

Kalamkari dresses made with natural dyes using ‘kalam’ or pen for freehand drawing and colouring does not just look very regal but is also known to be one of the rich textiles of our country. Millennial brides that know how elegant Kalamkari dresses look and love the hand paint and block print styles must consider them for their bridal trousseau to keep it elegant and yet one of a kind.

When we talk of Kalamkari dresses we refer to the range of choices that you have from sarees to kurtas and even shararas and other Indo-western dresses.

So if you cannot make your mind as to which Kalamkari dress would you love to have in your trousseau, then go ahead and pick one from our list of top favourites.

Plain White Kurta with a Kalamkari Dupatta

Let’s start the lost with something very simple and elegant. This white A-line kurta with a beautiful Kalamkari dupatta is just what you’d need for a brunch date with your friends and family. Apart from the fact that it is comfortable and stylish at the same time, brides can always amp it up with heavy Jhumkas and a bracelet to complete the look.

Silk Lehenga Choli with Kalamkari Dupatta

Now, this is easily one of our most favourite Kalamkari dresses on the list simply for how traditional yet graceful it looks. This can be one of the multipurpose trousseau outfits that brides would need immediately after their wedding for the smaller functions at home or the dinner parties thrown by friends and relatives. But why we call it multipurpose is that this silk lehenga choli with Kalamkari dupatta can be draped in multiple ways depending on what the occasion is. 

Kalamkari Print Kanjeevaram Saree

Image Courtesy: Vidya Balan's Instagram Account

Here’s yet another classic choice for millennial brides when it comes to Kalamkari dresses. If the Kalamkari print intrigues you so much, then this Kanjeevaram saree is just what you need for your wedding trousseau. For brides that wish to opt for traditional yet elegant outfits, this saree with a Gajra in your hair and your some gold Jhumkas is just how we imagine you stepping out of your house post-wedding. 

Kalamkari Print Pant Saree

Image Courtesy: Sonam Kapoor's Instagram Account

For the modern millennial brides that have been keeping patient all this while, we have just what you need when it comes to choosing Kalamkari dresses for your trousseau. This half saree with Kalamkari print on the pants as well as the pallu is easily one of the most unique Kalamkari dresses on this list. The black full sleeves t-shirt blouse with this outfit makes it just you need when you go out with friends for functions or parties. With almost minimal styling and a good neckpiece, all you need is some sassy hair and makeup to become the fashion diva in your husband’s friends circle. 

Kalamkari Kurta and Sharara Set

Image Courtesy: Ayush Kejriwal

If you’re someone that plans on taking along heavy outfits as a part of your trousseau and would want to be a little decked up for the initial few weeks post-wedding, this Kalamkari dress is for you. With a heavy Kalamkari kurta and a contrast sharara, the most beautiful addition to this outfit is the heavy silk dupatta that adds all the grace it needs. Pair these with some heavy statement jewellery and you’re good to attend functions post your wedding or even go to weddings of family and friends. 

Kalamkari Kurta with Cigarette Pants

While fashion trends keep changing every now and then, there is something about a simple kurta paired with pants and a dupatta that still steal our hearts away. This Kalamkari kurta with red zari border pants and dupatta is the perfect choice of outfit for newlywed brides to wear at pujas or for festivals. This is the kind of outfit that you can dress up or dress down depending on your mood and it will still look absolutely gorgeous. 

Modish Kalamkari Saree

Image Courtesy: Ayush Kejriwal

For the brides that love swearing sarees and wish to invest in more daily wear sarees that they can carry at work or otherwise, this is just what you’ve been looking for. The Kalamkari print on these sarees is just as young as you and therefore matches your vibe perfectly.

While spaghetti blouse tops add some more glamour to the outfit, it surely makes it one of a kind too. If you’re a fan of jewellery, then opt for the classically big gold or silver Jhumkas with it and you’re good to go. But for brides that are into the whole creating a mood with their look kind of a vibe, go in for a top knot with a red bindi and minimal jewellery to attract all the attention that this saree deserves. 

While our list of the most beautiful Kalamkari dresses could go on and on, these are some that we just couldn’t take our eyes off. They are all perfect for the millennial bride’s trousseau and even otherwise as they all have an element of quirk that makes them one of a kind. So be wise to choose what you’re more likely to be wearing after your wedding to and be sure to invest wisely on statement outfits like Kalamkari dresses.

Which of the above Kalamkari dresses are you most excited for? Tell us in comments which outfit would you not think twice before investing in.