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Silk saris are a priced possession of any woman’s wardrobe. This Indian attire has gained international popularity what with so many tourists coming to India to purchase these exquisite fabrics. The more attractive and heavy your silk sari the tedious is the task to take care of it.

It is very important to keep your sari and its luster intact. After all you would be wearing it on other occasions as well from time to time over a span of years. Silk sarees are washable. Thus you don’t have to worry that much about their cleaning. It can very well be done at home.

The best option is always opting for dry cleaning. But if you can’t afford it on a regular basis, then given here are certain tips to clean your silk sari at home.

The main purpose of keeping your saree clean is to maintain the freshness of the saree along with its lustrous shine and crispness of the design. Thus, following steps will guide you to take care of your silk sarees at home with an ease

•When you are washing the silk saree for the first time, start by soaking in salt water. Afterwards rinse the saree well in cold water.

•Remember. DO NOT wash your saree with soap in the beginning at all.

•Wash the saree in plain water 2-3 times. Then use a very mild detergent on the saree and clean it up quickly.

•Avoid using a brush or lash on saree as it only leads to tearing up of fabric.

•At the start, wash the pallu and border of the saree separately.

•Avoid making a bundle of saree. Also avoid a bundle of saree with choli [blouse] and petticoat.

•Don’t keep it wet for longer durations.

•Use cold water as soon as possible if the saree gets stained.

•If the stain is not easily washable then soak the stained area with petrol and use brush on the saree with soft cloth.

•When you press your saree, keep the heat on medium. While pressing, keep the iron in medium heat only.

•Keep your silk sarees in a cold dry place dusted with neem leaves.

•Always change the saree fold at least once a month to avoid any zari breakage.

Whether it is a dark stain or just plain dirt stuck on your precious new silk sari, the above mentioned steps will surely guide you in taking good care of your silk Banarasi sari!

Next- if you are clueless about how to get rid of certain stains from your silk saree, keep checking this space for more information. Arriving soon!

While deciding for your wedding trousseau one must keep certain things in mind like the type of ceremony you are having, type of jewellery, color preferences, embroidery etc.

Many women like to wear traditional Indian sari on their wedding day. Since India is a land of diverse cultures who come with their own sets of traditions. Thus, one gets a vast choice of saris for wedding purpose from all over India!

Here are some of the examples of five of the most famous Indian bridal saris from various parts of India

Kanjeevaram sari [South India]
These traditional saris which are made of heavy pure silk are known for their border designs adorned with gold thread and motifs like elephants, flowers, paisleys, peacocks, parrots in vibrant color combinations. These beautiful bridal saris remain untouched from the modern designs and follow the same pattern as 150 years ago.

Embroidered Zardozi Sari
This sari glorifies the ancient Parisian art known as Zardozi. Believed to be the sari of monarchs and royal artisan, these types of saris were made popular by the Mughals. Today, Zardozi saris are a favorite amongst top dress designers. The3 body of the sari is heavily decorated with pearls, sequins and jewels embroidery designs either on silk, velvet or brocade.

Bridal Zardozi sari on silk or brocade takes 4-56 months in preparation and when worn makes a bride look immensely beautiful!

Banarasi Brocade Saris
These saris are made by weaving silk with gold or silver threads which is known as the zari work. The artisans from Banaras are famous for their zari work all over the world. Influenced strongly by the Mughals, these Banarasi brocade bridal saris consist of motifs drawing images form nature, poetry, legends etc. These saris are available in various fabrics and patterns. The most famous one is the Tanchoi sari.

One can opt for a Banarasi brocade sari in colours of red, maroon and green as these are the Indian wedding colours also considered quite auspicious.

Baluchari Saris [Bengal]
Adorned with small patterns on butis, floral borders with pictorial Pallus are the trademark of Baluchari saris from Bengal. These saris are known for their narrative Pallus depicting scenes from epics like Mahabharata or Ramayana. One can find them mostly in colours of bright red, cream, yellow, white, purple, green, blue etc. The most common color combination on Baluchari bridal saris is the red and white or cream combination.

Bandhani saris [Gujarat]
These saris are made of cotton or silk with real gold thread work. It is quite suitable for brides. It boasts of bandhej or tie and dye designs which are nothing but checks woven out of gold bands of zari. It features motifs like peacocks, elephants, winter flowers etc. The golden border of the sari which makes it quite pretty is made up of Kundan and sequins work!

Choose any of the above mentioned saris for your bridal wear!

A wedding is the most important event in anyone’s life. Women especially like to deck up for their big day which they will remember for the rest of their lives. Brides are treated on that day like princesses and thus one must wear an outfit befitted for a princess.

The traditional Indian sari is quite popular amongst Indian brides all over the country. As a matter of fact, a sari brings out the elegance and charm in a women’s personality.

Indian bridal saris are available in many designs and patterns. Choosing it is a difficult task. But one of the most famous Indian bridal saris are the tissue brocade Banarasi saris. As a matter of fact, Banarasi brocade and tissue silk sarees are available in various designs and combinations which are made especially for wedding purposes!

Bridal Banarasi brocade sari
A Banarasi brocade sari is preferred by brides in large numbers as they are quite easy to carry and look much sophisticated. It adds the much needed character to your persona on your wedding day. One can opt for a Banarasi brocade sari in colours of red, maroon and green as these are the Indian wedding colours also considered quite auspicious.

These saris are made by weaving silk with gold or silver threads which is known as the zari work. The artisans from Banaras are famous for their zari work all over the world. Influenced strongly by the Mughals, these Banarasi brocade bridal saris consist of motifs drawing images form nature, poetry, legends etc. these saris are available in various fabrics and patterns. The most famous one is the Tanchoi sari.

Tissue Silk Saris
Banarasi silk saris which are famous worldwide for their golden sheen add oomph to your wedding trousseau. These saris resemble a golden cloth woven with the help of gold and silver threads. These types of saris are made by running the zari in weft, another combination of zari and silk in an extra weft and silk in warp. It gives the sari a golden sheen which is quite attractive it looks at and give you the princess like look on your big day!

A tissue Banarasi saree boasts of densely patterned golden lotuses floating in a gleaming pattern. The glazed sheen which is a trademark of bridal tissue saris is created with real gold or silver zari weft in silk warps.

Bridal tissue brocade sarees

These types of brocade sarees in embellished designs have a tissue border which makes the bridal sari look elegant!