Saree Guide
Author: Oeble SwanSari is ancient Indian attire. Its magnificence is still the same as it was years ago. Brilliance of saree can be proved from the fact that it has withstood the tests of time since 5000 years ago. Every Indian woman highly admires it. But this is just an introduction of sari. Those who are new to this term need to know more about it in order to understand its richness in deep. Read below for knowing more about sari.
DEFINITION OF SARI
Saree is 6 to 9 yards long piece of cloth draping which around the body imparts great elegance. This outfit fits every figure woman and moreover looks good on all. This versatility of sari drives women to wear it.
‘Pallu' is a part of saree. It is sari's one end that is richly decorated to separate it from the rest part. Pallu can be taken in many forms like in pleated form or pinned over the shoulder, draping down the back etc. Blouse is sari's yet another part. It is also known as choli. Blouse or choli is worn on the upper part of the body. Petticoat is yet another part that is worn under the sari. Saree is wrapped around the body by tucking tightly into the petticoat so it doesn't fall down.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SAREES
Saris are of various types. India is a vast country and in its every region different types of saris is worn. From different regions only emerged different types of saris. Below are mentioned some of the most popular ones and how they distinguishes from one another.
Kanjeevaram Sarees
Kanjeevaram sari is outfit of south India. It is splendid form of sari and enhances women appearance to a greater degree. Heavy silk material is used in its making. This sari has broad decorative borders and made up of contrasting colors. Designs of temples, palaces and paintings are also drawn over them.
Banarasi Sarees
Banarasi sari is yet another very popular sari of India. This saree is hand woven and is made in Banaras (also known as Varanasi). These saris are in fashion since times the Moguls ruled India. That's why these sarees exhibit patterns of this era like flowers, temples etc. Silk fabric is used in making. Banarasi saris are admired for their eye catching, colorful look.
Others
There are many other famous saris like Bandhani/Bandhej saris from Rajasthan and Gujarat, cotton Gadhwal saris with silk borders and pallu from Andhra Pradesh, and Paithani saris with peacock design from Maharastra.
PLACES TO LOOK FOR SAREE
Nowadays sarees are available at online and offline stores both. Stores are especially made for them only. There are you will get ample variety in various colors, various designs, various styles, various cuts etc. If compared both type of stores, then it is suggested to shop online for saris. Online sari stores are booming fashion market in these times. They possess sarees for all types of occasions and places and that to at reasonable prices. Another advantage of online shopping is that you do not need to give any measurements. Just sitting at home places an order and gets it right at your doorstep.
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