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Saris
are worn in different styles by different castes of people in different
regions of India. The Indian attire sari, has a beautiful
taste of its own. The simple cotton sari which is hand-woven is much
about charm and essential Indianism. The best thing about sari is that
it is a versatile garment and almost changes its draping interest with
variations hailing from each state of India. Colors, textile treatment
and drapes make it unique. With India heading towards urbanization, the
sari is again becoming a rare item. This makes it more exclusive and a
true challenge for designers to cultivate something unique.
Preserving the tradition of our embroidery or tie and dye pattern which
is a very intrinsic part of our heritage, there are shops offering
wholesale rates on the same. Come Diwali or any festive occasions, the
shoppers can reap the benefits of discounts. Designer silk saris are a
niche of their own. Wedding collections are a mixture of silks, tussars
or jacquards and one can see real styles in the blouse patterns. Draping
the sari in the gujrati style or the normal national style is again the
main emphasis. The border is usually the main attraction. There are net,
weaves, jute work and also silk threads that comprise of the design.
Colors seem to reinvent each season. There is more mystic in the bridal
wear and the 9 yard sari of the south is a certain style of its own.
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The lucknowi sari, paithani or the mysore silk is a splendid choice for
special occasions. If one prefers cottons, then there is great appeal in
the coimbatore cotton, south cotton silk and also the jaipuri bandhni
sari. Drape styles are very much important and can be termed as casual
or formal preferred by the ladies as per the occasion. One must explore
the great many designs in necklines, sleeves and back of the blouse
pattern that does justice to the sari.
Saris are also getting retro with their short pallu and the drape style
of the sixties. To complement the same, it is important to get into the
hair style and accessories that is of the retro beat. Ranging from
pleasant yellows in cotton to loud contrast colors in kanjivaram, the
sari speaks volumes of beauty and our culture.
Maharastrians usually
wear their sari as dhotis (tucked from the back).Their saris are always
longer than the normal sari. Whereas Bengalis wear
their pallu on the shoulder with a challa (bunch of keys) hanging from the
pallu. Gujuratis wear their pallu over the blouse and their saris are known
as patolas.
Marvaris, cover their
head with their pallu according to a custom in which you are supposed to
cover your head. Rajasthanis love
wearing bandhani saris.
Indian
sarees remain the traditional clothing of most Indian women,
special in rural areas.
Indian dresses are greatly influenced by
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