Jahan saree - Indian Maroon Saree Dress
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STEP 1: MEASURE YOURSELF
Style Tip: For the most accurate results, measure yourself in your undergarments. All measurements are in inches.
BUST: Measure under you arms and around the fullest part of your bust.
NATURAL WAIST: Measure the narrowest part of your torso or Bend to one side to find the natural crease. Straighten and measure at this point.
HIP: Stand with feet together and measure around fullest part of hip.
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STEP 2: FIND YOUR SIZE
Use the chart below to determine your size. If you’re on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit.
If your measurements for bust and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the size indicated by your bust measurement.
Woman's Regular Dress Size Chart
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Dress lengths in inches - mini dress, midi dress and maxi dress.
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A traditional Indian saree takes between 15 and 30 minutes to drape correctly — if you know how. Most women outside India do not, and many South Asian diaspora women in the US grew up in Western dress and never learned either. The Jahan solves this. It is a pre-stitched, pre-draped saree dress — designed by Sandhya Garg, Project Runway Season 13, and produced to look exactly like a traditionally-draped saree from the front. You can be dressed in five minutes.
The Jahan is a three-piece set: a sequin crop blouse with tie-up back closure (fully adjustable), a pre-draped wrap skirt in shimmer crinkle fabric that fastens like a skirt but falls like a saree pallu, and a long draped stole that you can arrange however you like — over the shoulder, across the front, or pinned at the blouse. The maroon colourway with sequin detailing is specifically appropriate for Indian and South Asian celebration occasions where deep red and maroon are traditional bridal and festive colours. Gold jewellery reads correctly against this palette.
This dress is designed for two situations. The first: you are a South Asian diaspora woman attending a Diwali party, an Indian wedding, a mehendi, or a family puja and you want to wear a saree without the 25-minute draping process. The second: you are a Western woman attending a multicultural wedding or South Asian celebration and you want to dress appropriately and respectfully without guessing at what that means. In both cases, the Jahan is the answer — it looks like a correctly-draped saree from every angle because it is based on the same draping geometry, just pre-constructed.
The blouse closes at the back with adjustable ties — no hooks, no zip, so it works across the full size range and can be tightened or loosened for comfort. The skirt wraps and fastens at the waist; once on, it stays in place through a full evening of movement. The stole is long enough to drape in any style — draped saree style over the left shoulder and across the front is traditional and most formal; wrapped loosely is more casual.
Occasion range: Diwali parties, Indian and South Asian weddings, multicultural wedding celebrations, mehndi events, garba nights, Navratri, Eid, and any formal South or Southeast Asian occasion where a Western dress would feel underdressed and a traditional six-yard saree would require a tailor or expert draper. For mother of the bride occasions at Indian weddings, the Jahan provides saree formality without the physical logistics of a traditional drape.
For cooler venues — air-conditioned banquet halls, evening outdoor weddings — the Fleur embroidered jacket layers over the Jahan for coverage while keeping the saree silhouette visible beneath.
Available in sizes XS through XL (US sizes 00–16). The adjustable blouse and wrap skirt provide more fit flexibility than a fitted dress — if between sizes, either will work. For sizes above XL, custom sizing is available — email labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com with your bust, waist, hip and height measurements. Dry clean only.
Product details: Shimmer crinkle fabric | deep maroon | sequin crop blouse (adjustable tie back) | pre-draped wrap skirt | long draped stole | 3-piece set | sizes XS–XL | $298 | free US shipping on orders over $250 | dry clean only.
Do I need to know how to drape a saree to wear this?
No. That is the entire point of the Jahan. The skirt is pre-draped and fastens at the waist like a wrap skirt — it falls like a saree pallu without any draping required. The blouse closes with adjustable ties at the back. The stole can be draped loosely in under a minute. Most wearers are fully dressed in five minutes.
What occasions is this saree dress appropriate for?
Diwali parties, Indian and South Asian weddings, mehendi events, garba and Navratri nights, Eid celebrations, multicultural wedding receptions, and any South or Southeast Asian formal occasion. Maroon is a traditional festive and bridal-adjacent colour in Indian culture — it is appropriate and respectful for Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh celebration occasions. For Western women attending Indian weddings, this is one of the most appropriate Western-made alternatives to a traditional saree.
What fabric is the Jahan made from?
Shimmer crinkle fabric — a lightweight fabric with a textured crinkle surface and metallic shimmer finish. It drapes beautifully for evening occasions and the shimmer reads as festive under indoor event lighting. The blouse has sequin embellishment. Care: dry clean only.
How does the blouse fit — is it adjustable?
Yes. The sequin crop blouse closes at the back with tie-up strings rather than hooks or a zip, so it is fully adjustable. You can tighten or loosen it for comfort. The model is 5'8" wearing Small-Medium. Measure your bust and check the size chart — but given the adjustable closure, there is some flexibility across a size borderline.
How do I drape the stole?
The most traditional style: drape the stole over your left shoulder so it falls across the front of the body and can be pinned at the left shoulder of the blouse. A more casual option: wrap it loosely around the shoulders like a shawl. Both work for the occasion range this dress targets. There is no right or wrong — the stole is meant to be versatile.
Can I get this in a size above XL?
The Jahan is currently available in XS through XL (US sizes 00–16). For larger sizes, custom sizing is available — email labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com with your bust, waist, hip, and height measurements and we will provide a quote and timeline.
Is maroon appropriate for Indian weddings as a guest?
Yes. Maroon and deep red are considered festive and celebratory colours in Indian culture — they are associated with celebration and prosperity rather than specifically with the bride (bridal red is a very specific deep crimson that differs from festive maroon). As a wedding guest — including a non-Indian guest — maroon is appropriate and respectful for most Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim wedding celebrations.
Browse more Indian fusion pieces, formal occasion dresses, and wedding guest dresses in the Sandhya Garg collection.
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1. What are your sizes like?
Answer- You can find our size chart here, for custom size or any question about sizes please email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com
2. What is your email if I have any questions or concerns?
Answer- Email us at Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com, we are reachable 24-7. We usually respond within 5-7 hours if not before.
3. How do I care for my dress that I bought from you?
Answer- For scuba fabrics (Soft Stretchy material) you can hand/machine wash the dress inside out in cold water using mild detergent, gentle setting and hang dry. Scuba dresses usually don't need ironing but if needed you can iron them on medium setting.
-For silk fabrics gentle hand wash or dry cleaning is recommended.
-For embroidered dresses dry cleaning is recommended.
-For hand woven dresses gentle hand wash or dry cleaning is recommended.
4. What is your shipping policy?
Answer- All orders above $250 ship free domestic USA, use code FREESHIP. Please allow 7-14 days for your order to arrive. We use UPS or USPS trackable shipping for all US domestic orders and DHL for all internationaly shipped orders.
5. What is your return policy?
Answer- We charge $20 on exchanges on sizes of the same dress. For example you bought size XS in Minara dress and you would like to exchange it for size S of Minara dress, You can do that within 14 days of receiving your order.
- Our refund policy on Custom made or altered dresses is Non-refundable.
- Refund policy on regular size (XS, S, M, L, XL) orders is that you can return unused, unworn garment in perfect original condition and original packaging within 10 days of receiving the order. Incase you return the garment, once we inspect the garment and approve the return you will be charged shipping fee of $20 (Domestic US) and rest of the amount will be returned to you through Sandhya Garg Gift Card. Please allow 7-14 business days for the gift card to arrive in your email.
6. Do you offer custom, made to order, bespoke services?
Answer- Yes, we offer all of the above just email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com and we will discuss the possibilities with you.
7. Do you offer alterations?
Answer- Yes, we offer alterations on our regular sized dresses. Email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com and we will let you know how much it would cost. We usually charge $30-$60 for any alterations.
8. Can I return altered Clothing?
Answer- Sorry, we don't accept altered dresses, trousers, jackets or tops because the garment has been already altered from its regular sizing to fit your needs.
9. Where can I come see the dresses physically and try them on?
Answer- We update our website- event section for any popups or shows we are doing so we can meet in person. Signing up for our helps us get in touch with you when we have an event including an awesome fashion show. Our regular studio is in Uptown Dallas, Texas and you are welcome to email us a few days in advance to book an appointment and come try stuff on.
10. Can I bring my friends along to shop at your studio?
Answer- We love to throw parties at our studio. If you and your friends would like to come and shop, just email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com and we will have some treats and the studio ready for you to party.
11. How do I know my dress is exclusive?
Answer- The print of the dress is exclusively designed by Sandhya herself. She draws inspiration from her travels and takes many days to research and design the print from scratch by drawing, sketching, painting, CAD and more before arriving at the final print and then getting it printed at her own printing facility. From starting till the end the process is all hers. After we have the perfect print on the perfect fabric we start working on dress shapes and the collection. We manufacture in our own design studio in USA and India, thus making sure our clothing is exclusive and top quality.
12.What is the Fabric and quality of your garments?
Answer- All of our fabrics are printed and embroidered in India. We work to ensure the finest quality of construction and never employ the use of child labor or unfair trade practices. Embellishments are meticulously hand-applied. This skill is very specialized and only performed by the greatest of heritage craftsman who have perfected their trade. We pride ourselves in supporting the Indian people (Sandhya herself comes from India and grew up around craft) at this very unique craft. The beauty of our fabrics and embellishments lie in their uniqueness and there may be slight variations in color and design. Because these pieces are 100 percent made by hand, slight variations in the placement of the patterns are to be expected (and, we think, part of the charm!)
13. Can I find your dresses at cheaper prices or do you go on sale?
Answer- We print a limited quantity of fabric and make a select number dresses with it so we rarely go on sale as we are already sold out and don't need to reduce prices. No one except us sells our clothing and you will get the best pricing on our website. We have offers for new and returning customers if you are signed up to our .
14. How should I style my dress?
Answer- We would love to send you styling tips, just email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com with your dress name and occasion and we will send you amazing tips and tricks!
15. I want a dress for my daughter, can you make it?
Answer- We can definitely make a dress for your daughter, just tell us her measurements for bust, waist, hips and height. Order details with time frame and price will be sent, once all works out we make the dress and ship it to you. You can email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com
