The Banarasi saree is a traditional fashion garment found in India that dates back to the Mughal era of the 1500s. The style is still admired for its intricate patterns and impeccable craftsmanship that involves a complex, handmade process using handlooms and weaving silk threads. One can find this type of saree at India’s first handloom luxury brand, Ekaya, which has been producing Banarasi textiles for over 100 years. Ekaya tapped New Delhi–based Studio Lotus and Studio GreyMatter for an expansion of its boutique in Ahmedabad, located in India’s western state of Guajarat.

The new 12,500-square-foot retail space incorporates elements from traditional weaving of Banarasi textiles. This particular influence can be seen in the thin floor-to-ceiling brass pipes found at the entrance of the store. Overhead lights illuminate the horizontal pipes, resulting in a unique visual experience conceived to mimic the look and texture of the three-dimensional weave. The installation is interactive and sparks curiosity: It changes as one walks between each of the sections.

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