need ideas for backdrop and setting for professional desi outfit photos

Guys can you please tell me what the best setting would be, and lighting too since I’m sanwali. Two years ago my mother got stunning outfits made for me - about 12 and I’ve worn I think 2-3 of them. I want to get pics taken in the dressier ones seeing as though I’m not getting married any time soon, and before they lose their look. My friend who is a professional photographer has agreed to do it at a reasonable price (kanjoos kaheenka). Any ideas for settings? He has never done desi shoots, but does porftolios for wanna be models. He is a desi himself so would understand what I’m looking for, but I want to give him some direction too.

Thanks!