 Each sari was crafted for a special occasion, so each one has a special place in your heart. I am happy to see that now Farah enjoys wearing my old saris. 
"I have been wearing Chorosch since my wedding day. The saris have a delicate but formal style which is forever in fashion." - Guni Murjani
"I love wearing my mother’s black net sari. It is over 50 years old and still looks stunning" - Indu Mahtani
They were one-of-a-kind saris, embellished with select, sequins, intricate shadow embroidery and exquisite beadwork. Saris that wound themselves around royal figures and ‘prima divas’ to be handed down with pride to the next generation. Verve looks at the comeback of Chorosch saris and ferrets out prominent Mumbai women who flaunt them with a flourish.
The name, B Chorosch, may have a ring of mystery, but you have probably seen a picture of someone wearing one of her creations. The client list of the erstwhile designer includes some of India’s most photographed women: Rajmata Gayatri Devi, Krishna Raj Kapoor, Zinia Lawyer, Kamla Chellaram, Simi Garewal, among others. The lady behind the label, Bertha "Pape" Chorosch, a White Russian brought up in Switzerland, came to India during the last decade of the Raj. And the maharanis of yore immediately took to Madame’s designs, especially the royal houses of Gwalior, Indore, Nepal and Jaipur.
Madame Chorosch gave the sari a new look by pioneering the use of delicate hand embroidery on French chiffons, using shadow work, beads and sequins. Fusion may be a buzzword in Indian fashion today but over 70 years ago, Chorosch fused the Indian silhouette with Western sensibilities. Which is probably why her saris have such a timeless appeal. Many Chorosch wearers count these saris amongst their most prized possessions — heirlooms almost, that often pass from mother to daughter.
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