There is always something about not just buying the red saree, but also wearing it, which takes that extra bit of conviction. Red is dense color that always manages to get that extra bit of attention and thus not only does one have to choose the right occasions to wear it but also tone it […]
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For many people living in the north of India south India used to be and in some cases continues to remain a generic term for anything beyond the Vindhyas. The fact of the matter is that south India is a large part of the peninsular part of the country that comprises of large number of […]
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We may have heard it a number of times-the pallu is the soul of the saree that tells a certain story. What about the border of the saree? The border defines the entire length of the saree, giving it a look of distinction, making the saree’s color more attractive, the print more cohesive-in fact the […]
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Perhaps one of the states of India that not only creates the best in sarees but the love for traditional wear has always existed. Tamil Nadu and its women are extremely close to their saree wearing culture and this closeness is evident when one travels through the state. What is even more interesting is that […]
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If you now your Narayanpet from your Maheshwari, the Gadwal from the Coimbatore and the Kanjeevaram from Paithani, you will very well be on your way to starting your own saree business- and why not, considering that the new wave in India is to be promote Indian products and support weavers through the Make In […]
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The very mention of the word Kerala cottons reminds one of pure cottons that have a distinct feel of crispness and fine weave, not overly embellished and maintaining its look of purity which has made it the look of the women of the state who continue to favor it. Kerala cottons because of their simplicity […]
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The phenomenon called the red saree happens to every woman, some time or the other in her life. Red is a color that attracts like very few colors can. And thus from the famous sirens of Bollywood to the aunty who lives next door, all have been spotted wearing the flaming red saree and have […]
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There are some fabrics in the world that directly connote luxury and surely velvet is that one fabric. From as long as textiles have existed, their usage has also been driven by class, geographical condition and the existence of the material in that context. To say that velvet is known to be Indian would be […]
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So the saree is traditional-right- and you have known that for long. It has for very long remained under covers, well quite literally, till a time came when the wondrous flowing garment was rediscovered as one of the most fabulous ways of flaunting a figure. Saree draping styles in fact can play a vital role […]
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India is a land with myriad costumes and dresses and each culture comes with its profound heterogeneity. A very important aspect of this diversity has been the rich history of costumes and clothes worn by the people of this land. One of the most enduring amongst them has been the saree that has been found […]
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