History of indian saree or sari

[hassen1]

In past times, saris were primarily woven of Silk or cotton. All saris were handwoven and represented a considerable investment of time or money. Even today, you can find, simple handwoven sarees, more in use among the villagers. Saris were also decorated with block printing using carved wooden blocks and vegetable dyes, or tie-dyeing, known in India as bandhni work.

The magnificence of the saree, depends on the amount of creativity and innovation, presented in the saree. This can be done, in various forms, like Zari work, Bandhni, Zardosi, Kundan work, Pearls Studded, Swarovski crystals. In south india, a small town, called Kaanchivaram or Kanchipuram, created history, with its awesome creation of Silk Sarees. Even today, Sarees from Kanchipuram have their own, value and beauty.

The free-hanging end, the pallu, could be additionally embellished with punkra or punchra work, in which part of the weft is removed and the warp threads are knotted into elaborate patterns, sometimes decorated with beads or precious stones.

In the modern era, Casual wear sharees is the need of the hour. Artificial fibres like Nylon and Rayon are used to loom casual sharee. Printed with multicolor, these sarees, quench the need of simple, yet elegant casual wear sarees.

One can choose from a variety of collections today, to serve the purpose of having a wonderful saree with her. From Bandhani worked to Chikan, From Zardosi to Kundan, Zari worked to Mundus, Every creation, has its own value and beauty.

The Sarees have left an indelible impression all over the world, and its value seems to increase even among the young generation, as a Saree can take its own turn of fashion too.

Various categories of Indian Sarees are, Kanchipuram Silk Sarees which is also sometimes called as kanchivaram saree or kancheepuram silk saris, Banaras Silk sarees also spelt as Benaras Silk Saris, Lucknow Chickan worked sarees, Mysore pure silk sarees, Mysore art silk sarees, Bandhej sarees from Jaipur with Bandheni prints and dyeing work, Venkatagiri Cotton Sarees, Embroidered Silk Georgette sarees with zardosi hand embroidery suitable for weddings, mehendi, engagement, wedding reception or bridal occasions. Indian sarees are accepted worldwide by most designers from Hollywood to bollywood as a mark of fashion.

[jalpapshah]

Hello All,

Below Are Some More Information On Typical Indian Saries...

Different style of sari

There are mane ways a sari can be dressed a sari in more then 2000 styles. No matter which country you belong to, a sari never files to bring out the inner beauty, a fantastic feminine side that every women has.

Select a Sari through which you like as a femina:

Till the 1990 ad campaigns featuring models running and twirling the colorful pallavs of sari brands like Garden Varile, Vimal, and Bombay Dyeing had popularized the apparel so much that every other girl wanted to be wrapped in them. From daily wear to ceremonial occasions, it was saris for women of all ages.

There are different types of sari chicken, chiffons, Mysore silk, cotton, tissue, Kanjivaram organza, georgette, printed sari, bandhni, kolkati, net, exe.... If you are heavy built opt for georgettes, chiffons, Mysore silks which wear make them look slimmer.

if you are short avoid border saries. Either goes for borderless saries or very narrow border ones. If you are slim built go for organza, cottons, tissue, tussar Kanjivaram which give a fuller look. if your interested in printed sari--big huge prients gives a huge to a person; delicate prients ensures slender looks.

If your dark complexioned go for dark colors like maroons, greens, dark pink etc. Lighter shades make one look contrastingly dark. Of course the present day sari has changed a lot in fabric and also design. Earlier, as all fabrics were made of only cotton and silk, saris too were made of only these fibers. Today, with lots of innovational the world of fabric, innumerable varieties are available- georgette, chiffons, organza, different silks, etc.

Drape A Sari

Officegoers should always pinup their pallavs and pleats. This assures a smart look and makes the sari manageable. For an outing or function pinup the pallavs behind the shoulder on the blouse. This gives a very graceful look and comes out well with silks and georgettes.

Jalpa Shah