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Draping a saree was never a favourite for the young bride Tarika. She hatedit, especially during summers. The hot sticky summer and draping six yards of fabric around was a task. More over saree,worn over a petticoat meant one more layer of fabric between skin and air. This was a challenge. More over Tarika was very conscious of the little space of waist that was exposed to air. She called it horrific spare tyre proportions. The first experience of draping a … Continue reading
A Banana plant draped in white and red Bengali style saree, with vermilion on its leaves is placed beside Lord Ganesha on “Saptami”, the seventh day. This tree bride is called “Kola Bou”. She is popular as Lord Ganesh’s wife. In reality Kola bou has no relationship with Lord Ganesh. Our scriptures call her Nabapatrika. In ancient times, idol worship was not prevalent, the peasants’ worshipped Mother Nature for a prosperous harvest. It was during the autumn, the time for reaping … 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
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
The nine yard saga of sarees have witnessed massive change inside out with the readily available sarees in the market.So its no wonder why girls who usually walk around in tops and jeans can flaunt sarees with the same ease. Not only that sarees have also undergone change in the draping techniques which have transformed the affair from a complex to a simple one. The festive season has entered its last phase and sarees are the only entity in the … Continue reading
When it comes to Bollywood sarees, they have always found a way to sizzle no matter what the ill or the odds are. Recently Bollywood’s plump-gone-glam girl Vidya Balan went ahead to raise the mercury on the cover page of FHM. Draped in a Sabyasachi Mukherjee creation Vidya went backless for the cover page of the magazine.Looking at Vidya Balan one can summarize the idea how sarees have long been an object of exploration for designers in India. Every single … Continue reading
To Indian women, saree generally refers to a traditional wear. Though saree is considered to be a traditional wear of Indian women, it is not restricted to traditional festivals. Nowadays, many women are wearing sarees to office parties and friendly gatherings. Sarees are no longer restricted to a “trad” or traditional rural status.The onset of the new millenium has seen the modern working class corporate urban woman transforming the saree to a formal dress code, but also it is also being regularly … Continue reading
With Durga Puja in the air, Bengalis won’t need a second reason to celebrate. Speaking of which dressing forms an integral part for all women out here in Bengal. Sarees are the most alluring garment which the Bengalis loves to wear and flaunt. No matter if you are a teen or a fully grown up woman, if you are Bengali then sarees become the first choice if you want to stand out different in the crowd. The sight of a … Continue reading
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