The sari has been around for many centuries and it has stood the test of time. There are references to the sari in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It is believed that Sita wore a sari at her wedding. The era of the Moghuls saw the fame of saris rising because they were strong patrons… Read More Hand-Printed Saris- back in trend?
A Sari is a traditional outfit of the Indian woman and her wardrobe is not complete without saris of different materials like silks, chiffons, georgettes, cottons, etc. The grace that a sari lends to a woman is unmatched and the style quotient is raised several notches when a woman makes an entrance in a dazzling… Read More Celebrities and Sari Styles
A saree is the traditional attire of the Indian woman and it is worn by many women. It brings out a woman’s best features while covering her completely. It gives an air of elegance and sensuality, which makes a woman look even more attractive. In today’s age the woman finds it a little hard to… Read More A close look on the art of draping a sari
When we think sarees, we are transported into another world of gorgeous swathes of silks, chiffons, georgettes, crisp cottons. The list has so many possibilities and the Indian woman has an array of choice when it comes to fabrics, designs, patterns, styles. She has so much to choose from, that shopping for sarees is an… Read More Sari Blouses – A bold fashion statement
The saree is indispensable attire for any Indian women. Every Indian has always been miffed with the splendour and beauty that the saree extrudes. With Indians settled abroad and Bollywood going global, the sari too has earned its global presence. Foreigners are attracted to the traditional Indian attire that seems to be the epithet of… Read More Mix n match: the latest sari trend
Man is spoiled for choices when it comes to choosing between different material, colors, and dress patterns. Designers find patrons for their outfits, some of which are interspersed with different beautiful styles of embroidery done on fabric. Embroidery refers to the stitching of intricate designs on material with needle and different colored threads. These patterns… Read More Hand Embroidery, a timeless form of art
India is a country with immense diversity. Cultures, food, religions, languages, all jostle for their own space and identity in this country. The one thing that every person here shares in common with the other is the traditional dress- the Saree. It is the traditional attire and every woman wears it whether she lives in… Read More Saris find their own identity in the Western World
When you think of Varanasi or Benaras as it was referred to earlier, your mind conjures up images of temples and burning ghats. But, a walk down the lanes of the city will invariably lead you to look for something that Varanasi (Benaras) is equally famous for the Banarasi Silk Sarees. These sarees produced exclusively… Read More Benarasi Silks – A golden heritage dying a slow death
Remember those days when you would grab whatever kind of stole you had in hand, wrapped it around your neck, without bothering about fashion. Your only aim back then was to beat the chill and save your body from the cold gusty winds. Those days are long gone, when you talk about the stole today,… Read More Where to find good Silk Stoles?
If you are looking for elegant stoles or sarees then there is nothing better than the Benarasi Silk stoles or saris. With its weaves steeped in tradition and Indian culture it is an epitome of an industry that has survived centuries of art and craft evolution. Even today the art of weaving Benarasi silk stoles… Read More What are the different fabrics I can choose for stoles or saris?