Sobhita Dhulipala has built a deep connection with traditional Indian handlooms and indigenous craftsmanship. The actor’s preference for understated luxury while also championing Indian crafts is proof enough. She has also been known to make a splash with her sharp, understated take on modern style and luxury, garnering praise from many. To understand her love for the Indian loom, HT Lifestyle sat down with the actor during the launch of Aadyam Handmade’s new store in Gurugram, of which the actor is also a brand ambassador.
During our sit-down, we talked to Sobhita Dhulipala about her love for craft and textiles, where she also revealed her go-to wellness routine, what she would like Gen Z to know about Indian looms, an Indian fabric that she genuinely loves, and a favourite handwoven piece from her personal collection. So that’s the way I approach it. When it comes to Indian handlooms, Sobhita feels like there’s this expectation associated with it, that: “if it’s handloom, then you have to wear it in a very proper, proper rigid way, like a costume. However, she added, “I think when you let go of that, and you just style it like how you would style yourself. That’s when it starts being fun. Moreover, for many, especially the younger generation, handloom sometimes becomes a fabric which they associate with the older generation. So when asked what she would like to tell Gen Z about it, the actor shared, “I actually think Gen Z is exploring and trying to discover what is so special about our land, culture, our creations, and handloom is a very, very special inheritance of our country. So I’m sure they are out there discovering it, and if I could say anything to them, I think I would say it’s easy to romanticise textiles from some other country, but maybe start at home, start with your state. As for her go-to wellness routine, the actor confessed that it has changed over the years. I would hype myself. Now, I do the opposite. I just listen to a playlist of very calming instrumental music, and that really centres me, actually.”
“Earlier, if I knew that I had to go on stage or there was some very intense moment coming up, I would down two coffees, [play] hip hop music.
