I am 18 and I love Satya Paul sarees: Anisha

She is 18-year-old and ready to experiment with life. And when she was asked to drape a saree for her school farewell party, Anisha Mandal didn’t have to look hard. She already knew what she wanted to wear- her mother’s newspaper print Satya Paul. As expected, her mother’s saree fetched her plenty of compliments. We talked to this effervescent teenager on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

“Saree is the classiest attire any woman can be seen in and it always is a hit for any special occasion.”

Q. Anisha, you look simply stunning in this saree? What was your mother’s reaction when you wore it?

A. Thank you so much. Since Mom and I live in different cities, I had to send her a picture as soon as I even as much as draped the saree. The first thing that she said was, ‘THAT’S NOT YOU!’ And after a split moment she said, ‘I want you to keep the saree. It looks like it has always belonged to you.’

Q. Your mother must be a bold woman to adorn this piece. Would you like her to pick up some more stunning pieces from Satya Paul?

A. My mother is already a huge Satya Paul fan. So is my elder sister. It’s just a family thing. There are a lot of Satya Paul women in the family.

Q. Her impeccable choice must have created a whole range. What about her collection of sarees; does she like more of print or something extraordinary?

A. She has a very versatile collection of sarees. Anything that catches her eyes makes its way to her wardrobe. The mantra is simple – It has to be unique; to her.

Anisha flaunts her mother’s Satya Paul saree on her college’s farewell party

Q. How frequently do you like to put on a saree?

A. I’m still very young, but I love saree. It’s the classiest attire any woman can be seen in. Also, always a hit for any special occasion.

Q. What would make you chose a saree?

A. The determinant would be the fall of the sare, or how it falls on me; something my Mom taught me. Now the fall of the saree, which is the drape, depends on the fabric and the print. It has to look very effortless.

Q. What are your views on teenagers flaunting a saree? How fashionable do you think it is?

A.  It’s very important for a girl growing up to don a saree, once in a while. She would be turning into a woman in a couple of years. The dress rehearsal, is therefore, very important. It also helps inculcate a sense of style, elegance and grace in her stride that make her realize the classy and fabulous side to her.

Q. The Pop Art collection by Satya Paul resembles youth and contemporary art. What all do you think you can imbibe through it?A. It imbibes thought. Intellect that goes beyond the realm of the mind. An idea that is bold enough to be flaunted. That’s what it means to me. Also, an amalgamation of fun, boldness and vivaciousness that makes me feel free and expressive.