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'''Kalpana Shah''' (born 30 November 1948) is an Indian [[sari]] draper and stylist, author and entrepreneur.<ref name="desiblitz1">{{cite web|last=Farooq |first=Aisha |url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/kalpana-shah-yards |title=Kalpana Shah and The Whole Nine Yards |publisher=Desiblitz.com |date=2013-05-10 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref> She resides at [[Altamount Road]], [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. She has been pursuing the art of sari draping since the year 1985. Kalpana conducts sari draping lessons and workshops,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/271896/Indian-Express-Pune/13-May-2014#page/24/1 |title=Pune, 13 May, 2014 |publisher=Epaper.indianexpress.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref> and drapes saris for formal events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weddingsutra.com/plan_services/unique/sareedraper.asp#.VLegriuUdqU |title=Indian Weddings, planning & organising tips, unique services |publisher=WeddingSutra.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/12/05/the-rise-of-the-sari-tying-class-2/ |title=The Rise of the Sari-Tying Class - India Real Time - WSJ |publisher=Blogs.wsj.com |date=2013-12-05 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/deep-focus/Enter-the-workshop-warriors/articleshow/30883153.cms |title=Enter the workshop warriors - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-02-23 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref>
'''Kalpana Shah''' (born 30 November 1948) is an Indian [[sari]] draper, stylist, author, and entrepreneur.<ref name="desiblitz1">{{cite web|last=Farooq |first=Aisha |url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/kalpana-shah-yards |title=Kalpana Shah and The Whole Nine Yards |publisher=Desiblitz.com |date=2013-05-10 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref> She resides at [[Altamount Road]], [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. She has practiced the art of sari draping since 1985. She gives sari draping lessons and workshops<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/271896/Indian-Express-Pune/13-May-2014#page/24/1 |title=Pune, 13 May, 2014 |publisher=Epaper.indianexpress.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref> and drapes saris for formal events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weddingsutra.com/plan_services/unique/sareedraper.asp#.VLegriuUdqU |title=Indian Weddings, planning & organising tips, unique services |publisher=WeddingSutra.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/12/05/the-rise-of-the-sari-tying-class-2/ |title=The Rise of the Sari-Tying Class - India Real Time - WSJ |publisher=Blogs.wsj.com |date=2013-12-05 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/deep-focus/Enter-the-workshop-warriors/articleshow/30883153.cms |title=Enter the workshop warriors - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-02-23 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kalpana Shah was born in a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]], [[Jain]] family of jewelers. She spent her early childhood in [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]]. At the age of 10, she and her family moved to [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] where she finished her schooling and few years of college.<ref name="desiblitz1"/>
Kalpana Shah was born in a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] [[Jain]] family of jewelers. She spent her early childhood in [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]]. At the age of 10, she and her family moved to [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]] where she finished her schooling and few years of college.<ref name="desiblitz1"/>


==Career==
==Career==
Kalpana began her training as a [[Bharat Natyam]] dancer, performing live shows in many parts of India. She was married at the age of 23. Kalpana then took courses in beauty as well as grooming. Kalpana noted that many women were not comfortable in draping their saris. After she came to this realization, Shah began to focus her career on the fashion industry. She has assisted [[Bollywood]] productions, fashion shows, and private events for sari draping.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2007-04-11/news/27680216_1_sari-garment-mandira-bedi |title=Six yards of separation - Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2007-04-11 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Nidhi Misra |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/zOdZNAqPxqRFpQ6q2haWSI/Dolly-Jain-Kalpana-Shah-Anita-Avasthi--The-sari-drapers.html |title=Dolly Jain, Kalpana Shah, Anita Avasthi &#124; The sari drapers |publisher=Livemint |date=2011-12-23 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref>
Kalpana trained as a [[Bharat Natyam]] dancer, performing live shows in many parts of India. She married at 23. Kalpana then took courses in beauty and grooming. Kalpana noted that many women were not comfortable in draping their saris and began to focus her career on the fashion industry. She has assisted [[Bollywood]] productions, fashion shows, and private events for sari draping.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2007-04-11/news/27680216_1_sari-garment-mandira-bedi |title=Six yards of separation - Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2007-04-11 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Nidhi Misra |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/zOdZNAqPxqRFpQ6q2haWSI/Dolly-Jain-Kalpana-Shah-Anita-Avasthi--The-sari-drapers.html |title=Dolly Jain, Kalpana Shah, Anita Avasthi &#124; The sari drapers |publisher=Livemint |date=2011-12-23 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref>


Bollywood Celebrities who have draped their saris from Kalpana Shah include [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Aishwarya Rai]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Nargis Fakhri]], [[Huma Qureshi (actress)|Huma Qureshi]] and [[Jacqueline Fernandez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/vivacity/2015-05-01-86855.html|title=Claim to fame|publisher=Daily Pioneer|author=Divya Kaushik|date=2015-05-01|accessdate=2015-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/node/249679|title=Pink Villa|publisher=Pink Villa|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/337075/art-draping-multiple-yards.html|title=The Art Of Drapping Multiple Yards|publisher=Deccan Herald|author=Henna Rakheja|date=2013-06-13|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref>
Kalpana Shah has draped saris for Bollywood Celebrities such as [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Aishwarya Rai]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Nargis Fakhri]], [[Huma Qureshi (actress)|Huma Qureshi]] and [[Jacqueline Fernandez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/vivacity/2015-05-01-86855.html|title=Claim to fame|publisher=Daily Pioneer|author=Divya Kaushik|date=2015-05-01|accessdate=2015-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/node/249679|title=Pink Villa|publisher=Pink Villa|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/337075/art-draping-multiple-yards.html|title=The Art Of Drapping Multiple Yards|publisher=Deccan Herald|author=Henna Rakheja|date=2013-06-13|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref>


Various business houses whose daughters and wives have got draped their saris from Kalpana for weddings and formal functions include Birlas, Hindujas, Dhoots, Ruias, Ambanis, Goels, Wadias and Mittals of [[Delhi]] and [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch-stories/50-ways-to-drape-a-sari/article1-1065389.aspx#.UaGFlgfAVBA.facebook|title=50 Ways to Drape a Sari|author=[[Yashica Dutt]]|date=2013-05-25|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref>
She has draped for weddings and formal functions for various business houses including the Birlas, Hindujas, Dhoots, Ruias, Ambanis, Goels, Wadias, and the Mittals of [[Delhi]] and [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch-stories/50-ways-to-drape-a-sari/article1-1065389.aspx#.UaGFlgfAVBA.facebook|title=50 Ways to Drape a Sari|author=[[Yashica Dutt]]|date=2013-05-25|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref>


Her book "The Whole 9 Yards" was published in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|author=Manish Mishra |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-now-a-coffee-table-book-on-sari-draping-2004385 |title=Now a coffee table book on sari draping!! &#124; Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2014-07-23 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.verveonline.com/125/life/nerve-books03.shtml |title=Life &#124; Q & A with Kalpana Shah |publisher=Verveonline.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://akanksharedhu.com/2013/09/04/the-indian-sari-decoded-by-kalpana-shah/#.UrlTadIW2So |title=The Indian Sari – Decoded by Kalpana Shah|publisher=Akanksha Redhu |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Style-Delights |url=http://style-delights.blogspot.in/2013/04/book-review-whole-nine-yards-art-of.html |title=Style-Delights: Book review: Whole Nine Yards - Art Of Draping a 'Sari' |publisher=Style-delights.blogspot.in |date=2013-04-27 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiana.tv/entertainment/how-drape-sari |title=how-drape-sari |publisher=Asiana.tv |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebigfatindianwedding.com/2012/the-whole-nine-yards-perfecting-the-arts-of-sari-draping-book-review |title=The Whole Nine Yards - Perfecting the Arts of Sari Draping {Book Review} |publisher=Thebigfatindianwedding.com |date=2012-10-06 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/maxposure/docs/spiceroute_july_2015/82?e=0|title=Six Yards of Elegance and Grace|publisher=Spice Route|date=2015-07-07|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref> and followed by an app "Learn Sari"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/arts-and-culture/app-learn-sari |title=App: Learn Sari (Draping) &#124; Verve Magazine - India's premier luxury lifestyle women's magazine |publisher=Vervemagazine.in |date=2014-08-09 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref> in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maxposure.in/vistara_emag/july-2015/#page/40|title=Good books on the Shelf|publisher=Vistara E-Magazine|date=2015-07-10|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref>
Her book "The Whole 9 Yards" was published in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|author=Manish Mishra |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-now-a-coffee-table-book-on-sari-draping-2004385 |title=Now a coffee table book on sari draping!! &#124; Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2014-07-23 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.verveonline.com/125/life/nerve-books03.shtml |title=Life &#124; Q & A with Kalpana Shah |publisher=Verveonline.com |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://akanksharedhu.com/2013/09/04/the-indian-sari-decoded-by-kalpana-shah/#.UrlTadIW2So |title=The Indian Sari – Decoded by Kalpana Shah|publisher=Akanksha Redhu |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Style-Delights |url=http://style-delights.blogspot.in/2013/04/book-review-whole-nine-yards-art-of.html |title=Style-Delights: Book review: Whole Nine Yards - Art Of Draping a 'Sari' |publisher=Style-delights.blogspot.in |date=2013-04-27 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiana.tv/entertainment/how-drape-sari |title=how-drape-sari |publisher=Asiana.tv |date= |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebigfatindianwedding.com/2012/the-whole-nine-yards-perfecting-the-arts-of-sari-draping-book-review |title=The Whole Nine Yards - Perfecting the Arts of Sari Draping {Book Review} |publisher=Thebigfatindianwedding.com |date=2012-10-06 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/maxposure/docs/spiceroute_july_2015/82?e=0|title=Six Yards of Elegance and Grace|publisher=Spice Route|date=2015-07-07|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref> and followed by an app "Learn Sari"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/arts-and-culture/app-learn-sari |title=App: Learn Sari (Draping) &#124; Verve Magazine - India's premier luxury lifestyle women's magazine |publisher=Vervemagazine.in |date=2014-08-09 |accessdate=2015-02-05}}</ref> in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maxposure.in/vistara_emag/july-2015/#page/40|title=Good books on the Shelf|publisher=Vistara E-Magazine|date=2015-07-10|accessdate=2015-07-30}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:35, 6 April 2016

Kalpana Shah
Indian Sari Stylist
Indian Sari Stylist
Born (1948-11-30) November 30, 1948 (age 75)
Surat, Gujarat
Pen nameKalpana
OccupationAuthor
GenreNonfiction
SubjectIndian Culture, Everyday Life , Style,
Years active1985-Present
ChildrenNirbhay and Brinda
Website
kalpanashah.in

Kalpana Shah (born 30 November 1948) is an Indian sari draper, stylist, author, and entrepreneur.[1] She resides at Altamount Road, Mumbai, India. She has practiced the art of sari draping since 1985. She gives sari draping lessons and workshops[2] and drapes saris for formal events.[3][4][5]

Personal life

Kalpana Shah was born in a Gujarati Jain family of jewelers. She spent her early childhood in Surat, Gujarat. At the age of 10, she and her family moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra where she finished her schooling and few years of college.[1]

Career

Kalpana trained as a Bharat Natyam dancer, performing live shows in many parts of India. She married at 23. Kalpana then took courses in beauty and grooming. Kalpana noted that many women were not comfortable in draping their saris and began to focus her career on the fashion industry. She has assisted Bollywood productions, fashion shows, and private events for sari draping.[6][7]

Kalpana Shah has draped saris for Bollywood Celebrities such as Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Nargis Fakhri, Huma Qureshi and Jacqueline Fernandez.[8][9][10]

She has draped for weddings and formal functions for various business houses including the Birlas, Hindujas, Dhoots, Ruias, Ambanis, Goels, Wadias, and the Mittals of Delhi and London.[11]

Her book "The Whole 9 Yards" was published in 2012,[12][13][14][15][16][17][18] and followed by an app "Learn Sari"[19] in 2014.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b Farooq, Aisha (10 May 2013). "Kalpana Shah and The Whole Nine Yards". Desiblitz.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Pune, 13 May, 2014". Epaper.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Indian Weddings, planning & organising tips, unique services". WeddingSutra.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  4. ^ "The Rise of the Sari-Tying Class - India Real Time - WSJ". Blogs.wsj.com. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Enter the workshop warriors - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Six yards of separation - Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. 11 April 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  7. ^ Nidhi Misra (23 December 2011). "Dolly Jain, Kalpana Shah, Anita Avasthi | The sari drapers". Livemint. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  8. ^ Divya Kaushik (1 May 2015). "Claim to fame". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  9. ^ "Pink Villa". Pink Villa. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  10. ^ Henna Rakheja (13 June 2013). "The Art Of Drapping Multiple Yards". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  11. ^ Yashica Dutt (25 May 2013). "50 Ways to Drape a Sari". Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  12. ^ Manish Mishra (23 July 2014). "Now a coffee table book on sari draping!! | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  13. ^ "Life | Q & A with Kalpana Shah". Verveonline.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  14. ^ "The Indian Sari – Decoded by Kalpana Shah". Akanksha Redhu. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  15. ^ Style-Delights (27 April 2013). "Style-Delights: Book review: Whole Nine Yards - Art Of Draping a 'Sari'". Style-delights.blogspot.in. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  16. ^ "how-drape-sari". Asiana.tv. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  17. ^ "The Whole Nine Yards - Perfecting the Arts of Sari Draping {Book Review}". Thebigfatindianwedding.com. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  18. ^ "Six Yards of Elegance and Grace". Spice Route. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  19. ^ "App: Learn Sari (Draping) | Verve Magazine - India's premier luxury lifestyle women's magazine". Vervemagazine.in. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  20. ^ "Good books on the Shelf". Vistara E-Magazine. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.

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