India, Aug. 19 -- Florals in all forms go hand-in-hand with bridal fashion, but a new version is now taking centre stage. Tagar Jaal, a lattice-like pattern woven with flowers is quickly becoming a favourite with brides everywhere. Businesswoman Radhika Merchant sparked multiple conversations last year when she wore dupatta of fresh flowers for one of her pre-wedding ceremonies. More recently, actor Janhvi Kapoor went viral for her Tagar Jaal-inspired saree. Actor Ananya Panday has also made a case for the texture, styling it as a veil. Tagar jaal is a decorative element used in Indian weddings or other festive settings. Tagar - pinwheel or crepe jasmine flowers - are woven together to create a net (the jaal). "In South Indian culture, the craft of floral stringing is decorative and devotional. The Tagar Ki Chadar, or floral veil, is a sacred art form where flowers are handwoven into cascading patterns, worn over hair, across shoulders, or held above a bride," says Karan Torani, the creator of Janhvi's saree. "This visual language that has come to define the iconography of the Malayali woman - grounded in ritual and ethereal in spirit," the Delhi-based designer adds. Unpacking the trend's newfound popularity, designer Rina Dhaka tells us, "Modern brides want their wedding designs to be steeped in tradition, with the allure of modernity. The floral design idea definitely has whispers of tradition." Designers are going one of two ways for their own iterations of the classic jaal. For instance, Rohit Bal Design's recent runway show featured a model in a flowing cloak made of fresh flowers. Meanwhile, designers like Torani are using scrap fabrics and beading to mimic the flowers. To make it your own, stylist Isha Bhansali shares, "Styling the Tagar Jaal in any form - a saree, veil or dupatta - opt for minimal jewellery. Pick beaded pieces from the same floral family; gold, silver or diamond can get lost or look unflattering with Tagar Jaal."...