SAREES - Wedding Sarees And Party Wear

The saree is the most versatile garment in the world.It can ,with a sweep of the head,be conservative or with a flash of the navel,trendy.If you are going for a prayer meeting,all you need to do is to place the pallu over the shoulders or cover your head with it.
The same saree worn a little low to show off the naval,and teamed up with a backless choli,and show a bit of cleavage ,can make you the most elegant woman at a cocktail party.There are a lot of forces working in the way of popularizing the garment in the west.The saree got its first push towards stardom when Valentino designed a saree dress for Jackie O way back in 50s,and many international designers -John Galliano ,Jean Paul Gaultier,Armani,and others have shown the saree as a part of their collection on the sarees.



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Saree is simply a very unique garment which covers all, yet reveals all!There are different ways of wearing a saree like:

Madrasi style: This traditional style of draping nine yards of fabric is usually worn for weddings and religious occasions in the southern part of India.

Gujarati style: Here the pallu is draped in front rather than over the shoulder.

Bengali style: This style has no pleats and is elegantly draped around the body.

Coorgi style: An interesting variation is that the pleats are in the rear, instead of the front, and a small section of the pallu comes over the shoulder.

Maharastrian nauvari style: This classical style has nine yards of fabric worn in traditional manner in the western state of India.

Nivi style: This style of sari draping is extremely popular in India and is worn by a majority of Indian ladies.

Saree is an Indian women's statement to the world. The saree can be a shimmering silk, or fine cotton or an elegant chiffon material. It can have the most intricate embroidery with silk threads or even silver and gold threads. The colors can be vibrantly bright or subdued pastels. There are sarees to match every mood and every occassion to suit every budget.



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One such story goes saree was born on the looms of a weaver, he dreamt about women - the shimmer of the tears, the drape of the tumbling long hair, the colors of the many moods, the soft touch and he kept weaving yards of fabric. As he finished he smiled and smiled and smiled. Indian civilization has placed a tremendous importance on unstitched fabric. The belief is unstitched fabric is pure.



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Saree is a rectangular piece of unstitched fabric which is draped in a very fascinating manner. The length of the this fabric is.. 6 yards ( 5 meters) long. This is a one piece of clothing which fits all.. fat or thin short or tall!!! The traditional 6 yard saree allows for generous pleating, and draping around the body and over the shoulders almost Grecian in style. The loose end of the fabric, which is thrown over the left shoulder, is known as 'Pallu'. Pallu usually has extensive design or embroidery woven into it. There is a petticoat , or a slip, which is worn under the saree which holds the saree in place.Along with the saree is a blouse, which unattached to it. The blouse is a tight fitting item of clothing, and adds a fashion statement to the saree. The sleeve length of the blouse is dictated by the hottest Indian film stars. The sleeve length travels from full sleeves to half sleeves to sleeveless over a period of time. Saree is very flattering to all shapes and sizes and forgiving of the various flaws. It can ingeniously conceal the extra flab of fat, or it can accentuate the well proportioned curve .This garment is in style for over 5000 years for the simple reason of its simplicity and practical usage.

This demure garment is a very versatile garment too. The pallu has a very multi-purpose use to it. In case of slight chill in the air, put it around the shoulder like a shawl, if it gets very cold wrap it around the head like a scarf. The saree is so practical to wear that you can even run a marathon in it with out any problem

Different parts of India have different styles of draping the saree.

In western state of Gujarat the pallu comes over the right hand and the whole pallu is draped in front rather than behind the left shoulder. In southern state of Kerala, the way the saree is draped resembles an African attire. In the state of Maharashtra the traditional saree is nine yard long. This saree does not require a petticoat or slip, and is more like a pant with the saree accentuating the derriere. Different parts of the country also prefer certain texture of saree . This preference is mainly due to the weather and availability of the fabric in that region. In South silk sarees reign supreme. Cotton sarees on the other hand are very popular in Bengal and Maharastra. For weddings and special occasions silk sarees are the norm. Typically the wedding sarees have gold (gold is pounded very thin and made into threads) woven into them.

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This is the only garment in feminine apparels which has stayed 'In Fashion' for 5000 years.

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It is a feminine prerogative to beautify herself. Flowers, cosmetics, ornaments, gay colorful clothing -- with these women down the ages have created stunning looks. Many a man has been charmed, dazzled, seduced, enchanted, bewitched, captivated, enraptured, and mesmerized by women who can literally use clothes, jewellery and other accompaniments as weapons. It is a feminine prerogative to beautify herself. Flowers, cosmetics, ornaments, gay colorful clothing -- with these women down the ages have created stunning looks. Many a man has been charmed, dazzled, seduced, enchanted, bewitched, captivated, enraptured, and mesmerized by women who can literally use clothes, jewellery and other accompaniments as weapons.



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The Saree is a very unique dress. With only tucks and folds, it is worn in such a way that it sheaths the body almost completely. The demure Indian woman, covered from head to presents a picture of modesty. But, as women only know how to, a Saree however all encompassing, can be gently pulled and draped to hint at the alluring form underneath. It is the promise of what it enfolds which makes the Saree a bewitching garment.

A sari is not a dress; it is just like a fabric which needs to be draped neatly in a proper way to increase its appearance. We can say this traditional garment of India as a versatile one as it could be worn in different ways like gown, skirt, shorts, and trousers without a single stitch. These sarees are available in a number of fabrics like cottons, pure silks, synthetics etc in different colors.



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A properly draped saree transforms a woman to become stylish, graceful, elegant and sensuous. If you pinup the tip of the sari and let the rest fall on your hand, it looks smart for parties. A falls stitched at the bottom of the sari make the sari more graceful. It is also embellished with gold thread work, cutwork, appliqué work, and embroidery. Indian civilization has placed a tremendous importance on unstitched fabric. The belief is unstitched fabric is pure..