Like a diamond is forever and never fades in bringing the
aura of women to presence. A saree is the most significant form of Indian
clothing which not only unfolds the beauty of women, but also represents her
distinct identity. Although a saree is just a simple piece of unstitched garment,
what really makes the attire beautiful? Is the unique style of draping the
garment across the body paired with a blouse or short top over a petticoat or a
skirt made from various kinds of fabrics.
Design
Traditionally a saree is 9 yards or 6 yards. Depending on the
length accordingly it is customized with accessories like traditional jewelry-
bangles, necklaces etc. Also some of the sarees are self printed, block printed
or distinct designs or artistic patterns of varied kinds are stitched on them. Apart
from the printing or the design of the saree, the border has prime importance
as every style and artwork is often manually done or on specialized printing
machines to create a unique combination that blends creativity with vibrant colors.
Materials
All over India as saree is the traditional garment worn by
women primarily depending on the so here is a wide range of fabrics used like
Silk, Raw Silk, Cotton, Polyester, Chiffon and various other kinds. Some
materials although simple cotton by the distinct flavor of traditional design is
added by block printing or hand painting patterns representing vibrant cultural
diversity or art forms.
Types of Sarees
The significance of the saree fluctuates from North to South in
India. Every state cherishes a unique creativity depending on the state, the
favorable climatic conditions every region has its peculiar specialty. Read to
explore the saree trends across India.
· Banarasi:
Manufactured in the vibrant city of Banaras also popular as Varanasi
located along the banks of the holy Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. This variety is
popular for bridal wear as the sarees have royal elements like the traditional
prints. Inspired from Persian Mughal art forms these sarees have gold and
silver thread weavings blended with finest zari or resham thread. Mostly
Banarasi sarees are blended with jute, silk in vibrant colors like red which
are worked heavily by hand embroidery.
· Bandhani: Influenced from the simple dot and
block printing Bandhani sarees or signify the cultural heritage of Rajasthan
and Gujarat. Popular with a shimmering look these sarees are popularly blends
of Cotton, Georgette. The peculiar colors that charm are red, pink, green, brown
as the traditional design is blended well in white color mostly.
Popular Indian
Designers
Designer sarees are popular in India as along with the
perfection they have their own uniqueness as every designer envisions a
different variation. Some of the elite Indian designers which also display wide
range of sarees and Indian wear.
· Ritu Kumar: Ritu
is an acclaimed designer she uses designs inspired from traditional crafts, art
forms with a contemporary
fashion statement.
· Manish Malhotra: Elite Bollywood designer who is a
wedding, bridal wear specialist applauded with various awards for his
perfectionist work of both men and women.
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