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Today’s Indian women have crafted themselves into the westernized look and they have given the traditional salwaar kameez a more glamorized appeal. This traditional outfit has made a quick makeover with the rapid progression in its designing. The rich colour and embroidery can change any Salwaar kameez to a great super level fashionable garment. For this transition, we must thank the film industry, the designers experiment with the new look for every release. The films showcases the latest designs and neck styles of salwaar / churidaar … Continue reading
It is said that an Indian bride’s wedding ensemble is incomplete until and unless she buys herself a benarasi saree. Because of the vibrant colour combinations, rich and intricate thread and zari designs, many brides prefer wearing a banarasi saree for her wedding ceremony. As heavy gold jewellery compliments a banarasi saree and it becomes a perfect attire for the bride on her big day. The Kith and kin of the bride and the groom adorn themselves in the best of … Continue reading
The main clothing of the women folk in rural West Bengal are sarees. After farming the second biggest occupation in West Bengal is weaving. Almost every district has its particular weaves…Dhaniakhali in Hooghly district, once famous for superfine dhotis has switched over to making sarees in pastel shades. This change is due to failing demand of dhotis. Begampur also in Hooghly district specialises in loosely woven, light-weight and translucent bright coloured Bengali style sarees.There is a rich tradition of weaving … Continue reading
World’s original handy craft, the Patola saree, was developed much before invention of machines…and to develop this craft the wisdom and strength the craftsmen were involved. This is why Patan’s Patola is a precious heritage worth preserving.
Bengal has been famous for its weaves since ancient times. Bengali style sarees and its silk weaving have been mentioned in the Arthashastra. The cultivation of mulberry silk and its weaving is done in the plains of West Bengal. The districts where silk yarn is made are Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bankura, Maldha and Purulia. The district of Maldah on the north bank of the Ganga is the most important centre for silk rearing in West Bengal. Baluchar silks has a long history, it was … Continue reading
If the young generation is “oh- so-crazy” about sarees then Bollywood claims the lion’s share of credit for imparting the fervour among one and all. After injecting the venom of going zero figure much to the likes of Kareena Kapoor, Bolly babes are now doting over sarees to go super glamorous, oops non glamorous. That’s right, non glamorous roles, heavy script and a hit movie. So where does the ethnic wear fit in between? It fits right on the protagonist. … Continue reading
Its the wedding season in India and there cant be a better reason to wear saree. For every woman who walks the aisle this winter, saree is seemingly the only garment that she wants to flaunt on the special day. Speaking of which the designers are pulling their sleeves to make the very best out of the season and throw in some never seen before designs for the fashion aficionados. Since Diwali, designers sarees have garnered a style that is … Continue reading
The great Indian fabric has done it again. And this time its the Baywatch girl who is doting high on sarees and other Indian costumes as she flew back to Los Angeles after her three day stunt on Big Boss Season 4. Pamela Anderson cant seem to part with her fashion fiesta in the reality show . Its no denying how her presence in the show made the TRP ratings for the show reach sky but it was more than … Continue reading
Saree is undoubtedly the sexiest garment as one might call it to be. To prove it once again, we have Big Boss’s special guest participant Pamela Anderson. The sexy siren flew all the way from Los Angeles to participate in the fourth iteration of the reality show and made her entry into the house clad in a white Saree. Not to mention the six yards of white fabric did wonders adding to her beauty and ageless charm. Coupled with her … Continue reading
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