The saree is the most ancient of all Indian attires. The magnificence of the saree stems from the fact that it looks good on women of any shape, age or race.
The saree is the most ancient of all Indian attires. The magnificence of the saree stems from the fact that it looks good on women of any shape, age or race. The saree is loved by all Indian women. In recent times, even women outside India have taken to wearing sarees.
The heritage of the saree is very old and it has a long and rich history. To know more about sarees, read on:
Description:
A typical saree is 6-9 yards long. It has a border and is sometimes heavily decorated. The long fabric is worn with a blouse and tucked into a petticoat. It is draped around the body to fall in graceful folds. One end of the saree always stays loose and is held at the shoulder. This is known as the pallu.
A pallu can be worn in many ways. The most convenient way is to pleat the pallu and pin it to the blouse at the shoulder. For parties and fancy occasions, women often give the pallu one fold only and pin it up so that the fabric flows over the hand.
The Indian saree complements the figure of any woman and the versatility with which it can be worn makes it a favorite of the ladies.
Types of sarees:
Each region of India is known for its distinctive weave when it comes to sarees. Different parts of the country have come up with their own specialized version of the Bridal saree. Each weave is different. Some of the well known and extraordinary sarees are mentioned below:
Kanjeevaram sarees
The kanjeevaram is a kind of silk saree made in south India. It is heavy silk and the thread is woven into colorful patterns to enhance its looks. A kanjeevaram is characterized by its broad borders and bright texture. The patterns woven into a kanjeevaram are usually of temples, palaces or paintings preveant in southern India.
Benarasi saree:
Benarasi sarees are the most expensive of all sarees. This lightweight silk saree is a must for brides in many parts of eastern and north eastern India. Benarasi sarees are hand-woven in benaras/varanasi. Traditional benarasis have flower or temple like designs woven into them. However, nowadays benarasis have contemporary designs too. The patterns in benarasi sarees are made with fine gold or silver thread which attributes to the cost factor.
Others:
Other parts of India have their own specialities too, like the bandhani or bandheja sarees of Rajasthan and Gujrat, gadhwal silks from Andhra Pradesh and paithanis of Maharashtra. Each saree is identified by the distinctive quality of the silk used and the patterns woven into the sarees.
Buying a saree:
Nowadays sarees can be bought at stores or online too. There are numerous special saree stores which cater exclusively to the saree wearing crowd. Any of these stores will provide you with plenty of variety in colors, designs and patterns.
Online saree stores are recent innovations and are quickly catching up on popularity. They have sarees for all occasions at very reasonable prices. An advantage of online shopping is that it can be done within the comforts of your home and your saree will be delivered right at your doorstep.
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The popular Patiala style
The Patiala salwar kameez has its origins in the district of Patiala in Punjab. Legend says that a certain maharaja of Patiala was very fond of the pleated baggy salwars worn with a loose kameez with full sleeves.
The Grace of Indian Sarees
The different regions of India each have their own traditional clothing. The Punjabis have their Patiala salwar, marwaris have their lehenga, gujratis have sarees as well as lehengas and so on and so forth. But inspite of this the saree has encompassed the entire country so that women wear it in all parts of the country.
