India, Sept. 27 -- In the old royal courts, gold sat on the neck and pearls were sewn into silk. Awigna's Zevar carries that craft into modern wedding wear

Historically, royal Indian courts maintained a strict hierarchy of adornment. Heavy gold and uncut diamonds rested over handwoven silks, keeping textiles and jewels as two entirely separate entities of power. The artisan painted the canvas with thread, while the goldsmith provided the solid armour. Today, that ancient boundary shatters completely.

Zevar, the new collection from Delhi label Awigna, brings those two crafts together. Marking a significant shift in festive couture, the newest line named Zevar steps onto the runway. The word translates to jewellery. The creators made sure...