Saree-The Whole 6 Yards

avik — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:02:25 +0000

Saree or sari is as reminiscent of India today as is the Taj Mahal.6 yards of cloth to be draped over the female body; the word derives its origin from the ancient Sanskrit language having the same meaning. The origin of the saree can be traced back to as long as 1800 B.C. It was first observed and noticed in pictorial representations of a priest having the drape over his waist in excavations of the Indus Valley Civilization. In tandem with the conservative Indian culture a saree covers the entire female body leaving the bare hands. The only exposed part is the navel. According to ancient Indian History, the navel of the Supreme Being is the source of life and creativity. Thus the mid riff of the female body is to be left bare by the saree.

The Saree is an unique piece of female clothing which is adorned by different regional settlements in different styles, having different regional names but all attributing their origin to the Saree. Strangely the Saree is the ideal representation of the very essence of India, Unity amongst Diversity. Different people, diverse languages and even diverse features but all united under the Indian tricolor. In the hills of Meghalaya and Manipur in the North Eastern parts of India it is worn as a wrap around the waist and a separate piece of clothing on the upper torso and it is called a “Mekhla”. Further down in the plains of Andhra Pradesh, native women folk pass the pleats of the saree between the legs and tuck it into the waist which allows free movement while covering the legs. Here the saree is called as “Nivi”. Bengali women, of the eastern part of India from the state of Bengal, so renowned for their beauty and traditional conservativeness are most renowned for their interpretation of wearing the saree as a continuous cloth covering the waist and legs and then passed upwards to cover the blouse over the bosom and call it a “shari or sari”.

However in course of time, traditionally Indian ethnic wear, the saree and salwar kameez and their extensions,lehenga choli have evoked Europe and America as a International fashion option and they have shown keen interest. Although Western women may find draping in a saree and carrying it off very cumbersome, but women are increasingly opting for and showing keen interests in such ethic wear. Today the saree is not limited to a plain and simple 6 yard cloth but available in heavily embroidered and ornamented versions and they even come in exquisite hand crafted pieces as well.

Zardozi, a form of embroidery uses gold and silver thread and pearls and precious stones as well. Today sarees are no more limited by geographic or cultural boundaries. Saree as a ethnic wear and a symbol of status is unanimous amongst women from both spheres of the globe.

Salwar Kameez – the Vibrant Indian Fashion Wear

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:26:17 +0000

Salwar Kameez

Whenever someone mentions India, a few things pop up in your mind instantly. Of these, dresses of course are an important part, among which the Salwar Kameez is foremost in the minds of most people. The salwar kameez is a popular Indian dress whose popularity spans across the entire diaspora of the country. The Shalwar Kameez is a rage among the Indian female population. This dress has definitely left an indelible mark in the corners of Indian history. With its glorious past, the salwar suit has become an indispensible part of Indian women’s attire.

Origins of the Salwar Kameez:

The Salwar Kamiz was worn by 16th century women in Afghanistan. It was a dress intended to fight off dust storms and also was well suited to their generous proportions. The journey of the Shalwar Kameej across the frontiers to India is fascinating. It was introduced to India by the Mughals who came to rule the country during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Mughal reign in India brought about many changes in Indian society, one of which was the adoption of salwar kameez by Indian women.

Churidar Salwar Kameez

At first it was only Muslim women who continued wearing the salwar kameez. With the British rule in India the Salwar became pretty much extinct as dresses and gowns became more fashionable. In the late 1950s and the beginning of 1960s, the film industry in India gave the salwar kameez a new lease of life. Actresses like Saira Banu, Nanda, Sadhana and of course Asha Parekh immortalized the salwar kameez and made it into the epitome of fashion. The onscreen divas inspired women all over the country with their dancing and prancing. Soon women all over the country started taking to the salwar kameez.

The revival started in Kashmir and Punjab. Gradually it spread to every nook and corner of the country. Today it is a strong part of our tradition, culture and heritage. It portrays women at their best and is a simple down-to-earth outfit.

Most of the credit for the revival of this outfit goes to fashion guru Mike Kripalani. He is said to be the man who gave the salwar kameez a new lease of life by taking it out of hidden closets and putting it in the fashion spotlight. Nowadays even the most conservative state of Tamil Nadu has accepted this garment and many women can be seen wearing it.

The popularity of this dress comes from the fact that it showcases the beauty of Indian women modestly as well as exquisitely. It amps up the feminine appeal of Indian women and portrays a perfect set up. Not only does it look good, it is also extremely comfortable and can be worn in any season under any circumstances.

Modern designers have twisted the cuts and styles around to introduce many new designs to keep up with changing tastes. So, styles like parallel suits, Anarkalis, Patialas, short kurtis and kurtis with leggings have enticed more and more women to take to the Shalwar Kameez. This dress truly is a portrayal of our national grace and elegance.

Make Your Own Bollywood Sarees

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:41:59 +0000

Make Your Bollywood Sarees

So, you always think that if you could wear those elegant Sarees worn by your favorite Bollywood Actresses and finds it very difficult to make one or buy one Bollywood Saree. Now, the days are gone. We are here to provide you an opportunity to design your own Bollywood Sarees, Bollywood Salwar Kameez or Bollywood Lehenga Cholis.

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The Saga of Salwar Suits in India

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:20:56 +0000

Anarkali Salwar Kameez

The saga of salwar kameezes date as far back as the 12th century when the Islamic invasion in the Indian subcontinent led to the rule of the Mughal empire. During that time the salwar kameez was a dress not only of women but men as well. While women’s kurtas were fitted and worn with a dupatta, men wore loose kurtas with a skull cap.

Over the years the salwar kameez has established itself as a part of the national dresses of India. Its popularity is still on the rise and women of all ages can be seen wearing it throughout the country. For youngsters who find it uncomfortable to wear sarees and yet still can’t adapt to western wear, the salwar kameez is the perfect compromise.

The popularity of salwar kameez comes from the fact that it is comfortable for any kind of use. For day wear simple prints, light fabrics and sober colors work very well as office wear or for day to day chores. When it comes to partying or clubbing, blingy salwar kameezes in bold colors and with heavy embellishments are perfect for the occasion.

Fabrics like georgette, chiffon, satin and silk, when used to make salwar kameezes results in multipurpose salwar suits which can double up as daily wear as well as outfits for fancy occasions. The latest trend is of using fusion fabrics which are long lasting, wrinkle free and provide even more comfort.

Salwar kameezes have transformed themselves into a variety of styles and designs over the years. The many cuts available are:

Patiala Salwar kameez – the Patiala suit originated in the Patiala region in Punjab. It was the official dress of the king of Patiala. It has a loose salwar with many folds and pleats, paired with a knee length kurta. Nowadays it has become a dress exclusively for women.
Churidar Salwar kameez – the churidar salwar kameez is sleek and is well suited for tall, slim women. The salwar in this type is tight with bangle like folds, or churas, at the ankle. The kameez too is fitted and shows off a slim figure to its best advantage.
Designer Salwar kameez – designer salwar kameezes are the modern innovation of the traditional wear. They have unusual cuts such as strapless kurtas, halter necked kameezes, harem style salwars or slim fit salwars. Normally they have a lot of handworked designs and embroidery done with pearls, stones, beads etc. They are one of a kind designs and are normally very expensive.
Bridal Salwar kameez – bridal salwar kameezes are made of rich heavy fabrics that are glossy and give off a gorgeous sheen that looks good on weddings. Bridal salwar kameezes are normally made of dark colours which radiate a bridal aura. They are embroidered and embellished heavily with crystals, stones, beads and other precious or semi precious stones. The work is usually jaali work and the resultant dress is heavy due to the various adornments.

Apart from these varieties, there are simple cotton salwar kameezes, silk salwar kameezes and printed salwar kameezes and anarkali salwar kameeez too. They are more common and worn as everyday clothes.

Neck Styles for Salwar Kameez

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:16:30 +0000

Churidar Salwar Kameez

Churidar kurta in recent times have gone through major design changes. Whether the work is done with embroidery, heavy threads and sequin works, or patchwork it is sporting more variety in design than ever. Dupatta or Chunnis, an important part of the whole attire, also has some forms of designs on these. In the same way the neck styles of salwar kameez has also gone through several changes and sports more innovativeness than ever.

In fact, the new part of the attire where much experimentation is going on now, is the neck designs. From simple round and V neck traditional designs to hotter and contemporary halter and collar neck- all types of neck designs are incorporated in the churidar kurta sets. As more and more consumers are targeted, this variety in neck line is expanding to fit in several occasions.

There are salwar kurtas in embroidered motifs for the major part of the dress to inspire an ethnic look. With this type of more traditional design, an innovative round-V neck combination will go perfectly. This will be a combination of traditional design with contemporary thinking. Pathwork in bright colors, depending on the body color of the kurta will bring an attractive contrast. Similar patch work can be done in the sleeves as well. With light dupatta in patch work or in zari work will make the entire outfit a gorgeous one.

anarkali salwar kameez

Anarkali style in salwar kameez is reigning supreme. This design incorporates high empire waist design combined with a simple neck-style. The samke combination if round and V neck together can go well with Anarkali churidar-kameez also. Coupled with long semitransparent sleeves, these salwar-kurtas look very attractive. The same patch work or even stone work can be woven around the neck-line to make it look more appealing.

The main style change in Indian ethnic wear has been inspired by the “east meets west” motto. Salwar kameezes are not an exception any more. Along with the designing changes in the main body of the attire, the most experimented part is no doubt the neck line. Some of the most obvious styles that are winning the heart of the bold and young generation are the halter neck, spaghetti style and also the collar neck line. You will find a wide number of salwar kameez have been designed in a way where these neck line designs are incorporated in Anarkali style kurta or even in the simple age-old style of salwar-kameez. But the end results are stunning party wear that are cool, casual and yet ethnic.

Pre-Stitched Sarees – A New Concept

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:09:16 +0000

Indian women have always remained fashionable in the traditional enthic wear – sari. The popularity of Indian Saris has now even crossed the boundary of the country and has mesmerized hundreds of fashionistas worldwide. This sensual and yet modest wear has its unique appeal that even time has not waned. However, it is in this country now that sari is slowly losing its extensive appeal. There is no reason to think that this has anything to do with the loss of grandeur of attractiveness. Rather sari is high on glamour quotient. But it is due to the complex style of wearing this attire that is taking its toll on this popular dress. It takes much time to wear a sari properly. In today’s busy world when women are juggling home and office together, even though they would like to clad in an attractive sari, they hardly find time to wear it neatly.

The sari designers and manufacturers have paid much consideration to this problem. They have smartly come up with new options to bring sari back as a regular day to day dress. The new option and much innovative one is the pre-stitched saris. This one comes with the ready-to-wear pattern where you don’t have to start from the scratch to wear the sari and struggle with for hours together.

Now let us see how these pre-stitched saris are making waves of popularity among women of all ages. This new pattern in sari has targeted those fashionable women who would love to wear saris on all occasion provided they have time to wear it. These sari-loving women are flocking and cheering for the pre-stitched saris as it is catering to their desire and at the same time they don’t have to compromise with time or other duties like family and office both.

Women willing to appear traditionally fashionable are opting for these pre-stitched saris most. The good thing is, these saris are even available to be used as party wears. From traditional to party wear- this wide range is bringing more popularity and fame for this special saris. No doubt these are able to cater to a myriad of women who are willing to make sari their fashion statement.

Another plus point of the pre-stitched saris, is that it can encompass every body type – whether slim or plus-sized. There are a number of women who are not comfortable wit their body type and hence would like to avoid sari as they don’t know how to wear it properly to offer them a stunning look. Pre-stitched saris have taken care of this problem effectively also and luring these women to clad in a gorgeous pre-stitched sari to look fabulous.

Bargain Online on Sarees, Salwar Kameez and Lehenga Choli

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:55:36 +0000

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Indian Fashion Designers

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:14:59 +0000

India is rightly called “a land of unity in diversities”. This diversities comes in different manners, customs, religions, tradition and even fashion.. India has various range of textile, where each province has its special and unique costumes. Indian fashion is vivacious, cheerful, evergreen having the simplicity and tradition.. In this ever-changing world each individual is constantly striving best to succeed in their own means in different fields fashion lead the league. Behind all these the applaud goes to the designers who bring the costume worldwide in the name of fashion.

India is proud today to be the mother of the most spirited fashion designers like Manish Malhotra, Ritu Beri, Ritu Kumar,Sabyasachi Mukherjee,Neeta Lulla, Satya Paul, Rohit Bal and many more are stepping the industry.

Manish Malhotra is considered to be the most successful designers of India. He is well known for his fusion of colours, style and glamour. His designs are contemporary, yet have the traditional touch, which helped him to win the name in the household and even in film and fashion industry. He is the first person to blend film and fashion into a single thread. He has taken part in many fashion events and has won numerable awards in costume and fashion design. His designed have reflection in many films. His ever first work is being designing the dress of Urmila Matondkar for ‘Rangeela’ which was stunning and bright and was well acclaimed.

Reorganization of Indian fashion came through the hands of Ritu Beri another promising Indian designer. She was the first Indian fashion designer to go global and take Indian fashion into the higher level. Her designs include simplicity, modern yet traditional look. Sometimes vague and unusual designs are her trademark. Ritu Beri has created the uniforms of many Indian companies such as Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Delhi, the Delhi Police force, Indian Competitors to the Atlantic Olympic Games and has created pieces for Indian cinema.

Ritu Kumar is another gift in Indian Fashion industry. Her designs are versatile and the wardrobe comprises of swimwear, eveningwear, and traditional Indian wear, specially the bridal outfit of sari and lehenga., casual wear. She is the perfect combination of style tradition and dignity. Which wholly reflect in her design too. She was the designers of the gowns and dress of the three winning Miss India.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee another talent from traditional root city Kolkata, is the latest buzz. He is the youngest Indian fashion designers to receive awards for best design, collection, fashion and style. Kolkata has been his inspiration in bringing fashion with a different outlook. He believes designing clothes should be just an extension of one’s intellect. He uses unusual fabrics, texturing and detailing, fusion of styles, patch work in a vibrant colour palette, which take back to the ancient and medieval tradition. He entered into films with his costume design in the movie ‘Black’ and bagged the national award in 2005.

Neeta Lulla is another promising Indian Fashion Designer. Her simplicity, royalty, richness, and charisma has helped her to create a mark in this industry. Residing here for almost two decade this talent has each surpassed her own creation and record to set a new high. Her majestic appearance has created a new trend in fashion fraternity. She own , National awards and many other awards for designing great attires.

Satya Paul the buzzing name in the fashion industry strive to express refinement, finess, and elegance for contemporary life. His special collection of bridal outfit and saries blend in different colours has earned a name and place in fashion industry.

Rohit Bal, the fashion designer based in New Delhi , is another vibrant person in fashion industry. He is famous for designing for men and women, bridal and evening collection with day wear and ready to wear collection. He is a masterpiece in creating his own style. His sophisticated designs intricate both traditional and modern world.

Indian designers blend, fuse together the different colours, texture, patches, sequences to form a new style. The fusion of east and west has helped Indian designers to reach a high and even go global. Fashion in India is continuously revolving as new designers come into the fashion industry where new talent gets the space to showcase oneself

Lehenga Style Sarees -The Latest Fashion Craze

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:55:01 +0000

In the lehengas style sarees, fashion of 80′s and 90′s is coming back. There is an extensive range of Traditional Lehnga sarees with heavily embroidery work and stone work all over.

Today Indian Sarees and designer lehenga sarees is gaining popularity not only in India but it has nowadays been adopted in international markets too. Fancy Indian Designer Sarees with silken and nicely crafted work attracts every eye around. The saree is a great attire for most women born with culture, beauty & fashion.

In today’s fastest growing world, Indian textile market products have gained immense popularity in international trends. The fabrics used vary as well – georgette, crepe, silk, cotton, chiffon, and other fusion fabrics. The more elegantly designed sarees are usually worn in special Hindu functions and festivals since the saree is a traditional outfit here. Sarees are traditional and sacred. It symbolizes purity of women and so girls and women of all ages wear it.

Indian Designer sarees for bridal wear, for party wear, or for official occasion is the best choice today. You can have a lot of variety in the selection of a saree for yourself. A lot of Indian saree designers are famous for their delicate work and the fantastic selection of vibrant color combinations. You can check out the designer’s portfolio to verify his or her work and evaluate the current market rates. Checkout the expert’s opinion who has bought and selected sarees from such designers; for your best selection.

Women love to wear different kinds of designer saris on different occasions. They love to wear saris of different shades according to their different moods and occasions. Indian Designer sarees in light shades and in traditional colors on the occasion of wedding ceremonies are very popular in India. Women love to wear designer saris in elaborate designs and bright colors to parties. Party-wear lehnga styled saris come in different designs and styles, which make women glamorous as well as elegant. No other traditional costume can give a more glamorous look than designer lengha sarees in parties or social gatherings.

A Designer lengha Sarees come in various shades and mind-blowing designs. Zari work, mirror work, stone work, embroidery work, zardoi work, kundan work, pearl work, etc are able to make Indian wedding designer saris even more elegant and gorgeous.

In spite of Western influences on the modern Fashion Industry, the ethnic element and the traditional touch to any Indian Costume is still very much alive. The conventional look of any garment will never change whatever the fashion is. Today, in the Indian market, we have different varieties of lehenga cholis or ghagra styled sarees starting from weighty embroidered to designer look to fancy cholis to the cholis exclusive for brides and weddings.

Wearing of this traditional dress at special occasions is the latest trend. Traditional lehnga sarees are worn in weddings and in festivals like Navratri, Eid, Dusshera. In weddings this traditional dress has its own worth. It can be worn to events like mehendi, dandiya, sangeet, the wedding ceremony and the reception. The Indian lehenga cholis and the lehenga styled sarees bring out the essence of feminism.

Since, the lehnga saree is the representative of the traditional Rajasthan/Gujarat style of dressing, when we talk of ethnicity, nothing is more ethnic than the bandhani printed–the tie and dye designs. This is immensely popular throughout. This is mostly of pure cotton. Other fabrics like silk and man-made fabrics are also available nowadays. Normally, the blouses have intricate mirror-work and patchwork on them and are very vibrant. Other designs that give a traditional look are kalamkari, mangalgiri, maheshwari, ikat work in the lehenga sarees. Hand embroidered lehnga sarees are also beautiful.

The shopping for lengha sarees and designer sarees can be done on-line. There are many sites accessible from where one can shop for their wedding or party suits. There is a vast variety of all styles, patterns and range in the collection of Indian sarees online. So, one can select from these, as it saves time wasted in going out to individual shops and markets. Today people are widely opting for online shopping.

A few tips should be kept in mind always before buying the Indian lengha sarees online. One should know soundly about her body type, skin color and height. These are the three main things one should consider before buying saree for oneself. Those women who are bulky should buy Georgette, Chiffon or Crepe fabric sarees; also heavy Mysore silk sarees help one look thinner than normal. Girls or young women who are thin should buy Organza, Cotton and Tissue sarees, these appear to be fluffy and give voluminous look so the thin body sets well with the starched type fabric.

How to Drape Indian Sarees

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:35:07 +0000

Indian Sarees are the traditional costume for the Indian Women. Indian saree is worn in a lot of different ways and style by the Indian women. With evolution in time the styles with which Indian saree is draped has changed. Designer Indian saris have taken over the traditional ones and the younger generation loves to experiment with stylish and designer online saris. So, how we should drape indian sarees ?

In the olden days, women wore the traditional Indian saris with blouses that were full sleeve. But today women love experiment with blouse that are stylish. These days’ designer Indian wedding sarees are also a lot popular. One can buy the designer online saris which are designed by the Indian fashion designers.

Wearing an Indian saree the right way is an art. If not worn the right way one can look disastrous. Thus wearing an Indian sari in right way is also very important. Now we will look, how to drape Indian Sarees.

Each region of India has its own distinct style of wearing an Indian saree. The variety of ways and style in which a saree can be draped makes it more appealing attire! Here is a little suggestion on how to drape a designer Indian sarees in the correct way and look more gorgeous. The can be worn using the following steps. These steps are:

1. Wrapping around Body

Start with choosing a designer Indian Saree. Tuck the plain end just below your navel (belly button), into the petticoat and wrap the sari around your waist till the saree takes a complete turn. Adjust the lower end according to the height you want. A little tip- wear your footwear while draping a sari to adjust the correct length.

2. Making Pleats

Make clean 6-10 pleats with the sari in the front. The number of the pleats depends on the length of the pallu or the palla. Hold these pleats together and tuck them into your petticoat neatly to the left of belly button or navel.

3. Making Pallu or Palla

After the pleats are made, put the saree on your shoulder from back to front (Sidhi Palla) or front to back (Ulti Palla). The young ladies love draping the saree as Ulti Palla. But wearing the Indian wedding sarees or Designer Indian Bridal sarees as Sidhi Palla is advisable. The Sidhi Palla shows the designs of the pallu really well. While making the pallu, also make pleats on the shoulder. The pallu has a tendency to fall off often. So in order to prevent it falling off, you should never forget to pin them with your blouse on the shoulder.

These steps are use in wearing Indian Sarees in Nivi Style. These three steps can be very helpful to a woman who is draping a designer Indian Saree first time. Some other different styles are there to wear the Indian saris like the Bengali style, Gujarati style, Maharashtra style, Gond style, etc.