Monday 22 August 2016

Choose your favorite from these different types of silk sarees

For the lovers of the saree, there is a wide variety of Indian silk sarees available in the market. No wardrobe is complete without a traditional silk saree. Some of the most popular silk sarees are Banarasi silk, Kanchipuram silk, Arani silk, Kora silk, Gadwal silk, Mysore silk, Pochampally silk and Patola silk. Each of these silk varieties is unique in its own way and has a beautiful tradition surrounding them. Among these Banarasi sarees and Kanchipuram sarees are the most popular ones and are famous worldwide.
Banarasi sarees
These beautifully designed sarees originate from Varanasi. They stand out from the rest of silk sarees because of the intricate gold and silver brocade work that is known as zari work. Moreover, the fabric used in a Banarasi saree is of the highest quality and is adorned with intricate floral motifs. Some sarees are decorated with magnificent embroidery works, often inspired by Mughal mythology. The end of the saree, which is also known as the pallu, is also embellished with elaborate floral motifs like the bel and kalga. Depending on the amount of work involved and whether it is hand- woven these saress take around 15 days and even six months to finish.
Kanchipuram sarees
Kanchipuram sarees are also known as kanchiveeram sarees and are originally from the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. The hand woven sarees among this variety is again quite expensive and takes days to finish and are also considered to be of very high quality. Historically it is believed that the silk weavers in Kanchi are descendants of Sage Markanda, the master weaver of the Hindu Gods. Hence, Kanchipuram sarees are mostly famous for their intricate patterns that include elements from nature like leaves, peacocks, parrots, swans, mangoes, lions, chariots, suns, moons and even features from mythological tales.
Tussar silk sarees
Compared to other silk sarees, tussar silk is considered to be less durable since it has shorter fibres. However, despite this, tussar silk is extremely popular due to the variety it offers in terms of colors and designs. Tussar silk is easy to handle and can be worn during any season and for occasion.
There are numerous other silk varieties available in the market and all these can be easily purchased online at reasonable prices. However, these three types are the popular silk sarees in India and offer uniqueness to the wearer. So what are you waiting? Start browsing for your favorite silk saree for the next formal occasion you have to attend.

Add a quirky look to your party wear with designer party wear sarees

In India, you have a party every other day – wedding functions, birthday parties, office parties, festive parties etc. Whatever be the occasion, who doesn’t want to look their best for such parties? However, getting your wardrobe ready, for all these occasions might create a hole in your pocket and also may not be a feasible idea. You need to hunt for clothes that are suitable for almost every occasion. For Indian parties, what better options than designer party wear sarees?
Party wear saree come in a wide range of options. Some of these are so elegant and classy looking that you can wear it for your office function as well as for a cousin’s wedding. The saree market is buzzing with varieties and changes in designer saree. A lot of traditional designs are making way for trendy and contemporary options. For instance, designer sarees no longer mean, rich colored heavy worked saree. You can now find colors like teal and champagne on casual fabrics like georgette and chiffon with minimal work.
Even the looks of designer sarees have changed drastically. Some of these sarees even break the conventional way of draping a saree. Some sarees now give prominence to the blouse rather than the saree paving way for heavy work blouses compared to absolutely no work saree. Another latest trend in designer sarees is the saree gown that is helpful for modern day women, who do not know how to drape a regular saree. You just need to slip into in like a gown and it gives you the look of a perfectly draped saree without the actual hassle of a saree.
There are multiple changes, in terms of fabrics as well. Long gone are the days when only silk was considered a party-wear fabric. Now every other fabric can be turned into a designer saree with the proper combinations and suitable designs. For instance, the most sought after fabric these days is the net fabric. The comfort it offers along with the stylish look it gives makes it a priority option for many. There are several types of works that are used to adorn the net fabric.
As mentioned earlier, giving prominence to your blouses is the latest entry in the saree fashion world. The changes range from differences in fabrics, designs, patterns and even colors. So instead of the traditional blouses, we now have a quirky set of designs that completely stand out from the rest of your attire like corsets, off-shoulder blouses, long sleeved or sleeveless and even crop tops with collars that are heavily worked.