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Kota Sarees or Kota Doria Saris, the ethnicity of Rajasthan

9 Dec

The Mughal emperor Shahjahan, nominated Rao Madho Singh as the ruler formed Kota in 1631 A.D. The city is famous for opulent palaces, impressive forts, and splendid temples dating back over several centuries retain its past glory with a contrasting modern industries and edifices.

Kota Sarees were also known as Masuria Malmal. These saris were called Masuria as they originated from Mysore. Rao Kishore Singh, the then Mughal Army General brought these weavers to Kota from Mysore. The weavers were brought in the late 17th and early 18th centuries and from then the saris came to be known as ‘Kota-Masuria’. Kota saris are popularly known as Kota Doria outside the state and ‘Masuria’ in Kota. The word ‘Doria’ means thread.

Indian Saree enthusiast woman makes it a point to have at least one sari from each part of India. They desire to own a sari that is the specialty of a particular region of India. Each state of India has its own specialist saree. The wardrobe of the Indian woman also has synthetic, printed, plain sarees apart from the specialties. Women in India complement these specialty sarees with matching blouses and designer jewelry.

Kota Saree is the specialty from the desert state of Rajasthan. The fabric derives its name from the city of the same name. The sarees are made in and around the city of Kota.

Kota Sarees are also known as Kota Doria. They fabric is transparent and yet cotton-silk weave. The silk provides the required transparency while the cotton provides the necessary strength. The absence of uniformity in the weave forms the graph-like pattern. These fabrics are woven in a way that the graph-like pattern formed from the different thicknesses of fiber is prominently visible. These checked patterns itself within the weave are known as Khat. Other elaborate patterns are also used for weaving these sarees. These saris are mostly worn during the summer months to get relief from the extreme summer heat.

The designs are so made they give a weightless feel. The weaving, spinning and dyeing are done by skilled artisans. Basically white is the basic color and later dyed in different vibrant hues. The weaving of doria requires special skill and aesthetic knowledge of color combination.

Kota Sarees are sold with matching blouse pieces and are available in 3 different types- Plain, Printed and Zari.
In Plain Kota saris the checks are formed either by coarse cotton or golden threads. Printed Kota generally have white or off white background and have sanganeri patterns. Traditionally these sarees are either with single motifs or jalls. And the last one is Zari Kota where the borders are embellished with sequence and zari work.

Kota Doria was initially used as a ‘Pagri’ (traditional headgear) to sari and even now ladies suits and dress materials. This weaving activity supports almost 2500 families. Though the Kota Doria has come a long way from being used as the Pagri to saris and dress materials it is a dying art now and is the protection of such a fine art is the need of the hour.

Dharmavaram silk sarees

4 Dec

silk sareesIndian ladies, be of any age look most elegant and gorgeous when they are clad in a saris. There are many fabrics that are chosen by the ladies vary from region to region. The preferred fabric that gives a rich look to the one who has draped is silk. The silk sarees are worn all over India on various occasions. Especially the traditional sarees and the silk sarees are worn on the festivals and during the weddings. Whenever, one buys saris the next thing to look for is the blouse. Generally, the blouse is in extension to the saris only and if not that there are many shops that sell exclusively the fabrics for all sorts of blouse.


One of the most lovable silk sarees is the Dharamvaram silk sarees. These are traditional sarees in the region of Dharamvaram which is small town in Andhra Pradesh. It is a woven silk that is famous all over the world amongst all the woven silks. These are traditional sarees with dark color borders and they are broad, which is in contrast to the pallou that is woven with gold brocades. For the silk sarees that are worn in the daily routine by the ladies, are woven in two colors and the affect that is given is of muted double shades. These sarees are too much similar to the kanchipuram silk saris but these muted color shades give them a different look and makes it easy for all to differentiate.


These Dharamavaram silk saris are liked as they are simple yet elegant. These saris are simple, but as the fabric has a rich look and is adorable therefore many designers are trying to these fabrics for making designer sarees which are now being sold readily in the markets of many countries other than India. These saris are very comfortable to wear and there is not much of problem for those who have just started to begin sarees and do not know how to drape them.


Normally with traditional wearing there are certain specific styles of draping the saris and it is mostly known by the local ladies only, but with the designer sarees now getting place in the international markets, has led to these traditional styles get known all over the world. There are certain specific styles for which one can get CD’s from the stores to learn how to drape them. The interesting part is that for many styles the saris of silk fabric are preferred as they are easy to carry.the Dhramavaram silk sarees are capable of retaining the style they are draped in and give a smooth feel.


The Dharmavaram silk sarees are woven out to get a fabric that can be easily dyed. They can be worn in summers as well as in winters. In winters they give a warm feel and in summers a cool feel. The only thing to be kept in mind about care is that this fabric in not resistant to sunlight. But this is the strongest natural fiber known therefore it is also a must for an Indian lady to keep a Dharmavaram silk in her wardrobe.

Chanderi Saris of Madhya Pradesh

1 Dec

India is a land of diversities and colors. People all over the world are fascinated by the dresses worn by the Indian women. One of the most elegant wear of the Indian ladies is the saree. No matter what the features the lady has or what figure, all the ladies look gorgeous in a saree. Saree is an outfit that can never be out of fashion. There is special sophistication attached to this wear and that is the reason all the people like it. it has also got the honor of being chosen as office wear for many reputable offices. With the popularity of the sarees now a lot of designer sarees are available as well.

The chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh have a special shimmer in the cotton with an elegant and delicate gold thread that is used in the borders and for the motifs. One who has a lot of knowledge about sarees sees the quality of the thread that is used. The name chanderi has been given to these sarees after the weavers town who gives these flamboyant sarees.

There are hundreds of varieties in the sarees. One of most popular and loved are the chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh. The name chanderi was originally the name of city and taken up for the saree as it was a particular standard that maintained a style similar to the pathans. The chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh are most preferred in the months of summer as they are light and keep the heat off. They are woven well in cotton as well as in silk fabrics. They are available in many patterns like the striped and or plain with borders. These are the very common ones. The other range has one with motifs and designs of butis, floral pattern on the borders. Another pattern is which has motifs generally floral in the body of the saree.

Now, with the increase in the demand of sarees all over, the designers have taken these fabrics for various creations. The chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh are one of the lovable designer sarees as the fabric is preferred and suited to both summers as well as winters. The sarees with cotton fabric, preferred for summers are available in many colors but the pattern does not have much variations. The colors are specified once so the blouse is attached to the sarees itself. This is to avoid the tension of looking for the color and the desired fabric here and there. The length of the sarees is also appropriate to fit every figure, with perfect number of pleats, to give an elegant look.

The majesty of the chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh lies in the style in which it is draped. In the earlier tomes it did not have much variation but now with the incoming of designer sarees the innovations can be seen in the belnd of the fabrics to some extent and also the design of the blouse has shifted from the traditional one to the new fashionable styles.

Previously, the fabric was made obtained from the craftsmen in the chanderi village, but long back with the incoming of spun yarn, a lot of varieties have become a part of designer sarees. Now, there are variations in blends from cotton to cotton and silk to silk and from silk to cotton as well. this has come up like a revolution in the 20th century. With the inclusion of designer sarees and blouses a lot of new motifs like man, women, birds, scenes from forests and sky etc. have been added to the sarees. The best part of the chanderi sarees is the harmony that it maintains between the body and the border of the saree. The most common combination that can be found is the off white color on the body and the various colors on the border.

The chanderi sarees are most famous for their zari patti ( band). In this patterned saree the design is enriched by using butis and motifs in the body of the saree. The same motif as is found on the body is also a part of the design on the blouse.

One of the versions is the meenakshi, in this pattern the motif is inlayed and the patti has a design that looks as if jeweled out. This is the latest in the designer sarees. Another thing that can be found is the variation in the motifs on the borders and the edges of the border. The name given to this version is Kalgi. This name has been given on the basis of motif.

Though a lot of girls feel that draping a chanderi saree, be it a designer one would be a bit tough, even then they are tried at large. This is so as they give one the most elegant looks to the one who is wearing it.

Paithani Sarees, A Legacy of Maharashtra

27 Nov

Have you ever imagined a story narrated on a saree? India and its garments, especially sarees have been the bed of seamless creativity. Acknowledged all across the globe as a ‘poem’ hand woven onto silk and gold backgrounds, Paithani Sarees are the ultimate choice of majority women. The refined art of Paithani weaving prospered in Deccan area during Satvahana era, in 200B.C.

Since its inception, Paithani Sarees are in demand all across India as a precious heirloom that is inherited from generation to generation. Delicate silk from Paithani was exported to many countries and was traded in exchange for gold and precious stones. Passionate dedication and the faith of the weavers have still kept Paithani silk work alive for more than 2000 years. The actual Paithani Sarees are hand woven pure silk with gold/silver-embroidered designs.

You shall be amazed witnessing the intricate designs on Paithani pallu and border that is believed to be a specialty of such Indian Sarees. The perfectly made motifs on Paithani pallu will make you stand awestruck. The delicate designs of peacock, lotus, mango and others adorn the body of Paithani silks. Paithani Sarees often require from 2 months to several years to manufacture, depending on the design of border and pallu. The price of Paithani Silk sarees costs from Rs.6000/- to Rs.500,000.

The Paithani Silk sarees are woven primarily in traditional ways even after many centuries. Even in present day’s sophisticated world the methods of weaving Paithani have not changed. Paithani Sarees are woven with extremely delicate silk threaded sticks, thus bearing a testimony of Maharashtra’s fabric legacy of beautiful women. Some places in India do have the tradition of weaving silk but Paithani has carved its niche and retained a distinctive status since ancient times.

Alike its technique, the design and patterns used on the Paithani silks are equally special. Moreover, the silk used to weave Paithani sarees are also very delicate. Specifically the nature source such as different kinds of leaves, tree-skin, flowers; soils, lamps soot, etc. are used to make these radiant and pretty colors. The names of Paithani sarees depend on their colors. The perfect balance between the design of the Paithani borders and the overall color determine their specific genres. References to Paithani patterns are also found in folksongs and literature.

The embroidery on the borders of Paithani silks is another fascinating sight. Some of the primeval designs of embroidery on the saree borders and the inner design is made up of small orbs that is likewise essential from five hundred to nine hundred such orbs and can be found in one design.

The Paithani sarees are considered holy in Indian tradition owing to the use silk that has a special importance in Indian marriages. You can also buy Pathani sarees online these days at competitive rates. The innumerable variety of Pathani sarees online clearly gives you a glimpse of its demand even today.

Indian Benarasi Sarees

25 Nov

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Have you ever wondered why an Indian woman, no matter how badly bitten by Western fashion and style, cannot do without a collection of ethnic clothing in her wardrobe? May be this world is following a path of becoming a global village and we can hardly make out someone’s nationality barely by his or her attire, however, we have witnessed the soaring demand for Indian sarees around the world.


This is a fact that a woman can only look better if not her best in a sari – her ethnic clothing. That is the bull’s eye the Indian fashion maestros like Manish Malhotra, Satya Paul have hit. No wonder Indian designer sarees earning them fame as well as mullah from the international fashion market.


Indian saree market divides itself broadly into two; traditional and designer. Designer sarees, being a recent concept, obviously gets its inspiration from the incredible and infinite variety of color, designs, embroideries and fabrics of traditional sarees. One of those traditional sarees is Indian Banarasi saree; which is a typical Bridal wear in Eastern India. The weaver, as if weaves 6 yards of magic, tells a unique story in each interweave…creation never stops, always to surprise the onlooker! Who knows, may be this is why trousseau of a Hindu bride remains incomplete without a Benarasi saree – her unique bridal wear. It strikes every mind if the main purpose of Indian Benarasi Sarees is to give that unmatched beauty, grace and grandeur to the bride. A weaver may take any time between 15 to 180 days, owing to the complexity and uniqueness of designs.


Let us look back in the history to find out why Indian Benarasi saree distinctively attracts attention of the world of fashion. These stunning saris are weaved in Varanasi, the oldest living city in the world. When machine rules over human, Varanasi continues to preserve the elemental institution of hand weaving against all odds. In ancient times, weavers of Indian Benarasi sarees took inspiration for designs from Jasmine, thousand emeralds, marigold flower, betel nut leaf, diagonal stripes, corner-motif with a mango flower. As these sarees were meant for members of the royal families, in ancient times, threads made of original gold and silver were used for embroidery. With time, artisans started using golden and silver zari to look like the original gold and silver threads so that the general population could meet the expense of the royal and traditional Banarasi sarees of India.


Today, the popularity of this once-royal attire has become so implausible that the Benarasi sarees are exported worldwide. There are so many authentic shopping websites, which are successfully selling Benarasi sarees online. But the increasing number of fairer sex enthralled by Benarasi saree, can be imagined when they click on the websites to buy Benarasi sarees online, sitting at the other corner of this world. Benarasi saree will stay forever, ruling the hearts of women of all class, color, and race.
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Patola Sarees; the Grace of Gujarat

9 Nov

Patan the place in Gujarat is famous for its Patola Saree. Patola sarees are the hand made Sarees which are created in large quantities in Patan. Patola Sarees are famed for its subtle, attractive and clear pattern which is done with great precision and skill. These sarees are prepared with handlooms, and so according to the design and pattern, it takes time to produce this saree. Even surat is famous for the making of Patola Sarees; the pride of Gujarat.

Historical evidences show that Patola sarees have existed since at the thirteenth century and have always had upper-class and ritualistic associations. The walls of some south Indian temples, such as at Mattancheri (Kerala) and Padmanabhapuram (southern Tamil Nadu) exhibit eighteenth-century depictions of Patola designs. Gujarat is believed to have exported Patola sarees to South-East Asia since the fourteenth century. Traditionally crafted by the Hindu Salvi caste and traded to South-East Asia by the Muslim Vohra community, these expensive, high-status sarees were worn by the Vohras and wealthy Jains and Hindus (Brahmins and Bhatia traders) in weddings and other auspicious events. Slowly the Patola Sarees became a status symbol among Gujarati girls and graduated as an indispensable part of the women closet.

The patola saree is one of the best hand-woven sarees created today. Patola silk sarees are the pride of Gujarat. These sarees are fashioned by using the resist dying technique. There are two types of Patola sarees:

  • Rajkot Patola: This is only vertically resist dyed (single ikat).
  • Patan Patola: This is horizontally-resist dyed (double ikat).

Patola Sarees are recognized for their blazing bright colors and geometric designs interweaved with folk motifs. Every patola saree is one of its kinds as it is fashioned completely with the imagination and expertise of the weaver.

Fabric in Patola Saree:
Patola saree is woven from silk known as the patola silk. The patola silks are still made by a handful of master weavers from Patan and Surat known for their zari work.

The Process:
A Patola Saree takes 4 to 6 months to make, depending on how complex the design is. The Patan patola is done in the Double ikat style, which is possibly the most intricate textile design in the world. Every fabric consists of a sequence of warp threads and a lone weft thread, which binds the warp threads collectively. Each one of the warp threads is tied and dyed according to the pattern of the saree, such that the knotted sections of the thread do not catch the colours. The result is that both sides of the saree look precisely similar as if it is printed on both sides with identical designs, and can be worn both ways.

Design and Colour
The weaving is done on plain conventional handlooms, and the dyes used are made from vegetable extracts and other ordinary colours. Flowers, animals, birds and human figures form the fundamental design. Nowadays, there are new geometrical designs using the vegetable dye as well as chemical dyes. Patola Silk Sarees with vivid colours are also enriched with zardosi, kundan, sequins. The designs of Patola sarees have a wide range of variants. The designs of this saree principally fall into three types that comprise purely geometric forms, reminiscent of Islamic architectural embellishments and ajrak (complex geometric print designs of the Sind), such as the navaratna bhat (nine jewels design). Other designs that are included in the Patola sarees are the floral and vegetal patterns. These gratified the needs of the Muslim market which spurned depictions of animals and people, such as the Vohra bhat (Vohra community design), paan bhat (paan leaf or peepal tree leaf design), and chhaabdi bhat (floral basket design). The Patola sarees are also designed with patterns that portray forms as the nari (dancing woman), kiinjar (elephant) and popat (parrot). Among the Vohra Muslims, a version of Patola sarees is used as their marriage sarees.

The cost of this saree is very high and thus few people can afford to buy this sarees. Therefore due to its expensive exquisiteness, it has become a status symbol to wear this saree. One can wear this saree to formal occasions as well as to weddings to enhance her appearance and status.

Thus, Patola Sarees are the most time-consuming and intricate sarees produced in the western region. These sarees may have elaborate five-colour designs, resist-dyed into both warp and weft threads before weaving, ensuing in an entirely reversible fabric. The sarees are produced with great meticulousness and excellence by the artisans of the western region. Patola saree is a gorgeous saree which you can where for any formal occasion. Moreover, the Patola sarees are expansively used in each region for the diversity and the designs they manifest. As the custom exemplifies, the sarees have accomplished a grand position in the list of Indian Traditional Sarees, indeed becoming the pride of Gujarat.

Draping Saree in Emblematic Bengali Style

3 Nov

Six yards of clothes; that is all there is to the sarees. Yet, it showcases a certain poise and grace to the wearer unsurpassed by any other garment. More prominently, the saree exemplifies the continuity of an ancient custom that has withstood the ambush of many dissimilar cultures, to materialize today as an evident symbol of the resiliency, continuity and timelessness of the Indian way of living.


Then again, each state exhibits a singular style of draping the saree. This is typically determined by the lifestyle of the populace of that region. The urban Indian style is by far the one most familiar seen. Stiff tangails, elegant silks, graceful chiffons and heavy brocades – all of them can be easily maneuvered into this fashion. Tied about the waist, the saree forms a skirt with the pleats positioned in front thus allowing for unopposed movement. The Pallav or the piece draped over the left shoulder of the blouse is either pleated and pinned up for ease, or is left flowing free for glamour.Bengali Style Saree Drapping


The Bengalis of eastern India are ritual bound. Bengali women are exceptionally active, yet sternly traditional. This is perhaps finely reflected in the fact that during celebrations, come what may, all Bengali women make it a point to drape their saree in the emblematic Bengali style.


The majority of the sarees of East India are hand loomed sarees. The more conventional Bengali hand loomed sarees are made in such a way that they look most attractive when worn in a Bengali drape. Light weight cotton sarees with lesser borders also look good in such fashion. There are fewer pleats in this style (mostly, it has only two very broad pleats). The stepwise instructions about draping the Indian sari in the emblematic Bengali style are:

  1. First unwrap the saree and wrap it about yourself from right to left and slip it in the petticoat’s waistband.

  2. Keep on wrapping around the body till the right hip and make a fold for the first pleat, turn around the saree and bring it back over to your left hip, then again overturn the cloth and draw it back to your right hip. This way you get two big pleats in the front.

  3. Clutch the pleats up, level them with the first wrap of sari beneath and insert it tidily into the waistline.

  4. Take the uppermost border of the sari and keep it on your left shoulder. Seize the top border halfway between the waist and shoulder and pull the sari out in front. Drag it until there is sufficient length to wrap it around till your mid back.

  5. Slip it into the waist in the center of the back.

  6. Take the pallu (which is draping at the back from over the left shoulder) from under the right hand and again drape it over the left shoulder in such a way that the bottom end remains under the waistline. This will leave only a very tiny bit of pallu at the back which should be held by something somewhat heavier, like keys, to make it stay at the back.

Printed Sarees-The Simple Yet Stylish Side Of You

30 Oct

One of the most well known methods to adorn any fabric is to get them printed. Printed Sarees have won a lot of admiration in the fashion market. Obtainable in a range of styles, patterns and colors, the printed saree is pliable and classy in looks. Printed sarees gives a striking look to anyone who wears it. They are fit for all kinds of occasions.

Printed sarees normally look excellent in Cotton, Silk, Georgette, Chiffon, Crepe, and Handloom types of fabrics. Printed sarees have a lot of appealing patterns like: Floral, Animal, Geometrical, Abstract prints, Ornamental designs, Patola prints, Polka dot print, Kantha prints, Jaal printed Meenakari printing etc.

Tye and dye prints like Bandhej, Bandani, Lehriya and Batik are also widely done. Diverse methods of printing like direct printing, resist printing and screen-printing are practiced in India. In a method called Kalamkari, the cloth is dyed by using a pen with dyes and mordants. This method is extensively popular. The discrete art that is evident in the Kalamkari print sarees is the art established nowhere else but in India.
Printed sarees can also have these popular and traditional designs with an array of detailing like embroidery, patti, mirror, zori and sequins work. Some states have developed its own ornamentations for printed saris, based on the folk tradition of the area as well as its textile weaves. Subtle prints on a printed sari, gives it a delicate look.
India has been revoked for its printed and dyed cotton cloth since the 12th century and the artistic processes flourished as the fabric received regal patronage.

The latest trend in Indian sarees is the printed fabric. Around the world it has created waves. Previously sarees used to be in floral prints or embroidered or with sequence or beads works. But with the new breed of designers there’s a whole new array of Indian saree prints in geometrical patterns, floral patterns and in combinations of different fabrics.Black Printed Saree
Block printing is the oldest technique of calsio printing in which wooden block is used. It is the simplest method of printing fabrics. Rajasthan is the foremost center for block printing. Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Jaipur are some of the main centers for block prints today. Slowly, Gujarat and western Rajasthan are also gaining significance in the block printing industry of India. The bock prints of Rajasthan are Mughal inspired floral prints. The cities like Sanganer close to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, manufacture much block printed fabric for the fashion trade nowadays.

Printing of dresses and sarees has become popular because the uncomplicated process does craft such sensational prints in rich and energetic colours. Formerly natural dyes were used but today chemical and artificial colours have replaced them. The key colours used are red, the colour of love, yellow the colour of spring, blue and saffron.

The printed fabrics and the simple cotton printed sarees are creating waves around the world. More and more foreigners visiting India want to buy Indian sarees which are block printed. There’s a huge range of fabrics stitched and unstitched available in the industry which are block printed or printed with any of the popular designs. Sarees and primarily cotton printed sarees suitable for the hot summer months of our country are all the rage all around. These prints use vegetable dyes, making them environment friendly as well. All over the world the printed dresses are becoming more and more fashionable day by day.

Indian Saree Motifs and Designs

28 Oct

Saree motifs and designs in India are crafted in bright and classy colours. These are designed according to the trends of different regions of India. The motifs and designs are available in georgette sarees, sequin sarees, casual sarees and several other sarees. Saree motifs and designs are famous in India as well as in the international market. These Indian designer saris are beautifully crafted from different fabrics in variable patterns and bright color combinations. Motifs objects like conch, elephant, horse, peacocks, parrots, fish, hunting scenes, scenes from the epics are elementary designs in today’s designer Indian saris.
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Saree motifs and designs in Indian sarees provide the specific needs, tastes and a traditional looks to Indian women. Women residing in India or abroad prefer designer sarees rather than other dresses for wedding and different other functions and are considered more cultural women. Indian designer sarees are in high demand around the world due to its quality material and look that are time taking and are made with great efforts. You can get these designer saris in variable shades and in an eye-catching appeal. Sarees in their every form typifies the eternal beauty of the female form. The motifs in Indian sarees indeed play an important role as to a large extent the fame and elaboration of this magical cloth depends largely on these.


Saree motifs and designs are knitted on the whole fabric and in the border of the saree. These motifs and designs woven on the Indian sarees are generally symbols of birds, floral design, animals, ornamental designs and several other intricate figures and designs. Some of the saree motifs and designs in Indian designer sarees are hand woven which are knitted with heavy gold silk threads in a three-dimensional effect. You can find out saree motifs and designs with stones, beads, sequins, and silk threads embroidered in different patterns. These Indian designer sarees are made attractive with variable designs and motifs along with embroidered floral works. They have gorgeous blouse pieces and pallu with bandhini dyed leaf design work.


The history of Indian saree flourished around 2800-1800 BCE to the Indian Subcontinent. These are long rectangular shaped fabric that range from 5 to 9 metres in length. Indian sarees are age-old tradition that reflects different Indian cultures and provide elegance and glamour to the wearer. It is worn over a petticoat with a blouse and has become a symbol for all of India. They are considered as evergreen fashion wear for women that cover the whole body in various styles, making them look traditional. These are worn according to the season, functions and occasions. Different types of Indian sarees are available such as silk sarees, georgette saris, bridal and wedding sarees, etc.


After a long experiment the new easy-to-wear Indian designer sarees were introduced and the trends were adopted as well as appreciated in the global market. The saree motifs and designs in Indian sarees provide catchy and ethnic look. These are available from small geometric shapes, interlocking designs, squares, frills, strips, chevrons, etc. several man made materials are added to the saree motifs and designs that impart an elevated feeling. The artisans also include temple motifs as their designs to the saree border and in the pallu. They are usually knitted in the sarees in interlocked-weft techniques.


Saree motifs and designs created by artisans of different region vary according to their region. The designs found in tribal regions are square motifs; however the motifs and designs of Islamic connections vary from Hindu or Buddhism iconography. Because of its unique design and softness these saree motifs and designs on the fabric provide a classy look to every woman. These artisans merge the ancient tradition with modern tradition and the culture of India to produce their variable designs.


Designer Indian saris pattern include a wide array of variety ranging from interlocking diamond shaped motifs to checks, basket weave, chevrons and also the serrated patterns. Symbol of rich cultural heritage of India, the motifs in Indian sarees thus stand as the logo of Indian artistry. One of the most multifaceted symbols in the pattern of sarees has been the lotus and the spiritual aspect of this motif is far more emphasized on traditional sarees, particularly in Indian wedding sarees.


Exclusive collection of saree motifs and designs of Indian designer sarees are designed by famous designers from India like Anju Modi, Ritu Beri, Rohit Bal, etc. They are famous for designing Indian sarees for different celebrities from Bollywood, for Hollywood stars, competitions like Miss India, Miss World, etc and also bridal wear. These designer sarees are available in saris in tikki work, sarees in parsi handwork, kashmiri work, etc. You can buy designer Indian saree with motifs and designs in famous designer’s showrooms where they explore their new collection and can also search through Internet and can order online through different websites.

Indian Saree – The Emblem of Femininity!

8 Sep

It is exceptional, it is feminine, it is gorgeous, it is beautiful- Indian Sarees are all these and much more. The stunning use of fabrics, the obscure designs of sari enhances femininity while accentuating your grace to the maximum.

Over the ages, the sari has retained its innocence whilst pronouncing its originality and variety in the most eloquent way. Drape a sari and look yourself in the mirror, ask, “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” The answer is simple and transparent, and clear to the all-bare eyes!

Covering the body from head to toe sari can make you look coy; now shift the pallu and wear your designer sari with a stylish blouse it is sure to give complex to your western attire!

The draping style of Indian Sarees to a large extent is influenced by the natural environment, history, culture and regional tradition of India. There are a number of draping styles of sari, if categorized in accord to the region, tribal and ethnic communities.

While the North Indians women prefer to wear it with skirt pleats in the front, the Bihari , Bengali and Orissan versions draping style are however particularly different and reveals the elegance of the Dravidian style. The western Indian females tend to wear the sari gracefully while tucking it in between the legs to seem a loose pant like apparel. The southern Indian style of wearing sari with front pleats and the pallu falling over the left shoulder echoes the beat of the southern Indian tradition.

Sarees have now broke away from its traditional style while unifying style and practicality. Drape your wedding saree in the coogri style without a choli and make pleats in the front; you are sure to win a million appreciations! You can also try the butterfly style to allure the onlooker. Artistically plated and knotted below bare shoulders this draping style is for the bold and beautiful females who can pronounce their style and let others follow it.

Be it to pronounce the grace of your wedding saree or to silhouette the shimmer of your designer sari or be it to define your class through the finesse of your embroidery sarees, drape your saree in your own creative way and experience the difference that it brings to your image. You can try out the lungi style with your bridal saree to look different. Drape your wedding saree twice around your shoulder while making pleats in the front. The lungi style is sure to add to your feminine charm.

The style of draping the sari keeps changing to befit the requirement of the era. With the pallu often over the left shoulder or often over the right, or wearing it with a spaghetti or tank top or with a traditional choli, sari can never loose its charm. Laced with its grace, charm and magic sari continues to appear to the aesthetic sense of the female.

What it requires is your creativity, imagination and oh yes your yearning to look different to make your own signature draping style. A number of online saree websites are also there to cater to your need. Explore the world of silk and velvet to redefine your womanhood!