Complementing this is the explosion of the Boutique culture. Unlike the mass-market readymade garments (RMG) sector, local boutiques (like Aarong, but also smaller Instagram-native shops) prioritize hand-embroidery, block printing, and natural dyes. These pieces are marketed not as ethnic wear, but as investment pieces for the modern, educated, cosmopolitan woman.
: Highlighting the classic Bengali drape for festivals like Pahela Baishakh or weddings, often paired with traditional gold or oxidised silver jewelry.
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