Archive for November, 2009

Indian Embroidered Sarees, A Style That Lingers


One of the most beautiful attire that enhances and brings out the essence of womanliness is the Indian Saree. An Indian Sari or Saree have always contributed largely to an Indian woman’s wardrobe. Indian Sarees traces its origin back to the Indus Valley Civilization. It was born in both South and North India and has now become a symbol for the whole of Indian Culture. Indian Embroidered Sarees are another art worth to be admired in the nation.

An Indian Saree is worn over a petticoat along with a blouse or a choli. It is a strip of unstitched cloth varying in its length from four to nine metres and is draped over the body in different styles. The most common style of wearing an Indian Sari is to wrap it around the waist and drape it over the shoulder with the midriff laid bare.

Embroidery is an art of decorating a fabric with a variety of color combinations and embellishments; embroidery in India was known from prehistoric times but it was in the 16th century that the embroidery flourished and encouraged by the Mughal emperors. Even today, Muslim craftsmanship and karigars takes it forward and turn it into a Work of Art. Thus with the emerging trends and fashion Indian Embroidered Sarees are much more beautiful than ever before.

Embroidered Sarees in India brings in a huge selection of intricately crafted different types of workmanship. Indian Embroidered sarees incorporates several techniques and materials like pearls, metals, beads, sequins and many more. To name a few types of embroidery in India there are Aari, Chikankari, Resham, Gotta Patti, Zari and Parsi embroidery along with Stone, Cutdana and Beadwork. The fabric range also varies from Silks to treated silks like Georgette, Crepe, Chiffon to Tussars and Nets.

Today innumerable young talent with tremendous potential and professionalism has delved in this field and provides one with a pool of varied designs. The team of Indian Designers creates exaggerated styles with sensual patterns. They are also collectively responsible for contributing to the Indian Fashion. And with more infra-structural facilities along with well-equipped production unit Indian Designer Sarees have carved out a niche of its own in the International Fashion scenario.

Today one can easily access the vast array of quality sarees with just a click. There are a number of companies that have launched their websites to exhibit unmatched orbit of Indian Designer Sarees. These companies have smothered the art of Selling Embroidered Sarees in India Online at an affordable price range. Even a non-Indian can enjoy the fun of bringing in a bit of India to her wardrobe through online shopping.

In a nutshell Indian Sarees have an appeal worldwide. They have been manufactured dexterously be a team of adept professionals and are perfect to be worn at several occasions like weddings, festivals and other ceremonies. Indian Embroidered Sarees are treat to the eye with the charm and warmth of the wearer’s personality engulfing all the others around her.

2009
11/25
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Jacquard Lehnga Choli; The specialized look


Lehenga and ghagra choli are in great fashion now-a-days. Jacquard lehnga choli and ghagras are some of the best available designer outfits highly suited for wedding occasions. These stylized lehenga and ghagra choli, made from high quality Jacquard fabric is one of the best in the market. The fabrics include, satin silk, cotton, chiffon, georgette, crape and many more.

These Jacquard handloom manufactured fabrics, cater to the needs and specifications of different clients and customers. The wide variety of Jacquard garments is woven on specialized auto looms and the fabrics are made from guaranteed natural fibers. The lehenga and ghagra choli are available in a wide range of patterns and have a very soft texture. These ghagra and Jacquard lehenga cholis are also shrink-free and resistant to color fades and tear. Each single choli and ghagra is creatively designed to suit different occasions. They have a unique color combination which is greatly appreciated by a wide range of customers around the world.

The exclusive range of Jacquard ghagra choli and lehenga choli come in various designs and colors, leaving all fashion enthusiasts spellbound. The lehenga which is a formal dress for occasions like marriage parties and weddings is one of the oldest ethnic Indian wear. This attire is not only gorgeous looking but also has a unique style of its own. Jacquard designs have a flamboyant appeal and make the look ravishing.
And this is what the brides look for now-a-days. The cholis may differ from short length to long ones. The ghagras and lehengas are mostly embroidered with elaborated designs. You will also find stones studded ghagras but that would cost you a little more. The satin and silk based ghagras have an exotic look and are best suited for wedding occasions. For such occasions, you can choose from a variety of designs that include bead works, sequins, embroidery, crystal work etc. You will also find Jacquard lehenga and ghagra with zardozi work, mirror work, pearl, gold thread work, and antique works. Besides there are also crinkles tissue work, ari work and tussar work.

Ghagra choli and lehenga reflect a blend of modern and the traditional. Each Jacquard designer ghagra and choli piece has a unique design and gorgeous embellishment. Jacquard designs are tantalizing and have an artistic texture. The Jacquard ghagras made from silk fabrics, satin and georgette are much in demand by customers. The fabric colors vary from vibrant to light shades while designs include both heavy and lightly stitched motifs. Jacquard ghagra sets are also available in uncommon shades like olive green, turquoise, wheat, salmon so on. The price range varies according to designs and embroidery work.

The brilliantly crafted Jacquard designs, patterns and colors are not only eye catching, but also inspire feminism to a great extent. Wearing Jacquard outfits is worth its price. Jacquard choli and lehenga is popular not only in India but also abroad. Customers can choose from the huge collections and innovative designs available in the market. You can shop these items from garment shop or buy them online on the internet.

2009
11/24
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South Indian Silk Sarees-Here Tradition Meets Beauty


Silk for Silk Sarees must have rich, vibrant and brilliant hues.Silk Sarees from Kancheepuram are the best in the world. Indian Silk Sarees are admired all over the world – for its pure variety of designs, weaving and superiority. This is principally due to the fact that India has the distinctive characteristic of producing diverse varieties of silk.

Silk is a protein fiber, formed by silkworms for spinning around its cocoon. This fiber (filament) is unwound to obtain the silk. The yarn is produced by twisting the fiber, which is then dyed, wrapped and lastly woven to make the fabric. There are four major varieties of silk produced by each distinct variety of silkworm feeding on a definite host plant. The varieties are Kancheepuram, Bandhni, Ikkat and Patola and Thanchoi.

Silk Sarees are an important part of the South Indian tradition. Now that the world has become a global village, Kanchipuram and other such South Indian Silks are available all around the world. However, the chief manufacture of these beautiful Sarees is still centred in Kanchipuram and other small towns in South India.

The origin of the Indian Silk Saree dates back to centuries ago, when these Sarees used to be woven in temples. The sarees, woven from unadulterated mulberry silk, are found in innumerable colours. These Sarees have borders and ‘pallu’ in contrast colour combinations with weighty gold weaving. Kanchipuram sarees conventionally had designs representing simple gold lines or gold dots. The designs in these south Indian Sarees were motivated by the designs in South Indian temples or natural elements like birds, leaves, etc. Some of the finest known patterns in Kanchipuram saree borders are ‘Rudraksham’ (representing Rudraksha beads), ‘Gopuram’ (representing temples), ‘Mayilkan’ (Peacock eye) and ‘Kuyilkan’ (Nightingale eye). Keeping in view the changing trends, south indian silk sarees have undergone a makeover. Now, even designer silk sarees are obtainable, with embroidery or crystal work done on the traditional silk. One of the newest trends in these sarees is using antique paintings and the images of gods and goddesses in the ‘pallu’.

In an authentic south Indian Silk Saree, the body of the saree and the ‘pallu’ are woven separately and then stitched jointly. The unique weaving technique of a Kanchipuram silk saree or any such South Indian sarees,is by using three single threads of silk yarn alongside a ‘zari’, that is silk threads dipped in liquid gold and silver. The mulberry silk comes from south India itself and the gold ‘zari’ comes from Surat.

The famous towns for the manufacture of such sarees like Kanchipuram are known as the “Silk City” because almost ¾ of its population is dependent upon the silk industry. Trained and expert weavers from neighboring towns like Salem, Arani, Coimbatore and Kumbakonam are also involved in the production of silk sarees.

Three weavers roughly take 7 to 10 days to weave one saree (46″ X 168″), making the manufacture of south Indian silk sarees quite expensive. However,we all know, that beauty always come with a good price tag.

2009
11/09
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Wearing Indian Saree in Tamil Style


A charming folktale explains…
The Saree, it is said, was born on the loom of a whimsical weaver. He dreamt of a Woman. The sparkle of her tears, the drape of her tumbling hair, the colors of her numerous moods, the smoothness of her touch. All these he wove together. He couldn’t discontinue. He wove for several yards. And when he was done, the story goes; he sat back and smiled and smiled and smiled.”

In India, the majority of women wear a saree. The saree is an extensive piece of cloth about a meter wide and 5 to 5 1/2 meters long. The saree is draped over a long skirt. A tight fitting blouse called a choli is worn on the upper part of the body. The saree draping style is aboriginal for different parts of the country. Wearing the Indian saree in Tamil style can be done in two ways:

Dravidian style: The classic Dravidian sari is the “veshti-mundanai”, which is draped in two parts: The veshti wraps the lower body, while the mundanai, or mundu, is an add-on to the veshti. The draping of the veshti is rather easy as it draped like a towel about the waist and is usually 4 yards in length. This is then folded in half along the length. The mundunai is typically one yard in width and two yards in length. Some of these sarees are markedly characterized by a pleated rosette also called pinkosu at the waist.

Madisaara Style: This saree draping style is common among the Brahmin ladies of Tamil Nadu and other parts of south India. This style of sari is worn on celebratory occasions or ceremonies and since the style of draping this sari is unlike the other styles; nine-yard sari is essential to wear this style. The Madisar sari is draped in the following way: The sari is precisely wrapped around the waist, with the one end of sari on the right side, while the rest of the saree on the left. A knot is tied at the left waist tightly. The remaining sari is gathered near the waist. Then a bit of the fabric is tidily slipped into the right side of the waist. The end of the sari is then pleated into folds and tucked into the waist. The rest of the fabric then folded into 4 to 5 fold, with every fold measuring roughly three fourth of the hand. The pleated sari is then brought at the backside with the folded saree between the legs. After carefully gathering the folds, it is trimly tucked at the back side of waist. The sari is then gathered to the right side in front and wrapped over the left shoulder. The end or pallu of the sari is then assembled around the waist and efficiently tucked into the left side of the waist.

Wearing the Indian saree in Tamil style gives atypical traditional look. A feminine prerogative is added to the woman’s beauty. With only tucks and folds, it is worn in such a manner that it sheaths the body almost entirely. The diffident Indian woman covered from head to toe, presents an image of humility.

2009
11/03
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