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Indian Saree Blouse Designs

India has various range of textile, where each province has its special and unique costumes. Indian fashion is vivacious, cheerful, evergreen having the simplicity and tradition.. In this ever-changing world each individual is constantly striving best to succeed in their own means in different fields fashion lead the league.. Starting from the traditional ancient days to the modern world fashion and progress in fashion has created wonders. Of all the avatar in the fashion world saris stands upright and lead the league of fashion. Saris in India are of various forms, materials, and even worn in variety of ways. Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati,south Indian.. these are all the style that India has. Thus we remember India as “a land of unity in diversities”. Even in terms of genre sari styling also differs, starting from Mumtaz style to the modern style.

The most interesting thing about a sari is that of the saree blouse or choli. There are different types of saree blouse designs. The variety may be listed as designer blouses, halter neck blouses, long sleeves, ghoti sleeves, boat cut, spaghetti blouse and many more.

There are various styles of blouse back design, with strings and without it, all look beautiful and stunning. Among all the beautiful and stunning saree blouse design, this is the most traditional blouse.,with the traditional cut. With traditional back and front cut.

The string blouse back design creates wonder when worn with designs sarees. Multiple strings, one single strings just below the neck line, double strings are all in fashion keeping in mind the traditional root.
Neck line like the halter is in fashion all through the tradition. The sharp neck lone with strings tied at the back just below the neck is all time favorite of the stylish women. The neck line can also be highlighted by altering it with the zari or embroidery border.

These type of saree blouse is called the prince-cut blouse.
This is specially designed for the modern brides stitched along with net and embroidery on the sleeves. The gold design enhanced the beauty and the colour has truly complimented with the elegant patch work.

Last but not the least, long sleeves saree blouse design is in fashion and in town. The contrasting colours and the materials with which the blouse is designed and finished is elegant and poise.

Saree blouse are the best part of the whole traditional attire. The saree looks incomplete without the proper blouse design and fittings. The personification of elegance is kept alive with the blouse design, keeping in mind the tradition of the country we live. Our India…

2010: 04/28
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Saris or Lehenga – whats the better choice ?

Both saris and lehengas are stunning outfits for an Indian wedding and also offers quite a confusion regarding which one to choose. This dilemma is not only for the bride but for her attendants and guests as well. Since both these attires each have their distinct merits and drawbacks, it is really hard to choose any one; especially because, regardless of whether it is a sari or a lehenga, both are gorgeous, elegant and a perfect fit for a colorful occasion like marriage. However, not only weddings, asari or lehenga can be donned on several other occasions too.
The sari is an unstitched fabric and usually five-and-a-half meters long. It can be worn in many different styles which has won it the title of the most versatile garment in the world. This attire is fit for every occasion as a sari comes in different ranges, varieties and styles. Whether it is a casual or a traditional event, you will always get a sari that fits the bill perfectly. Wearing a sari also has different styles and sometimes you need a longer sari to get the perfect drape. It can be worn in the traditional way or in some trendy sexy style.

Generally a plain petticoat is worn underneath the sari. The petticoat matches with the color and pattern of the sari. Since a sari is not stitched, you will need sturdy safety pins to hold it properly and attach it to the petticoat. However, one should be very careful while using the safety pins as it may tear the material if pulled by accident.

The advantages of a sari is that it is timeless, classic, versatile, is available in various materials and is dignified yet sexy.

A lehengas is a three-piece attire that comes with a blouse (also called choli), an ankle-length skirt and also a long scarf (called dupatta). Sometimes a lehengais also called ghagra choli or lehnga choli. The choli can be stylized with attractive cuts, colors and styles. However, the choli is more exposed and calls for rich embroidery work.

Lehenga is not for every occasion which is the major drawback of the outfit. Women can wear lehengas at parties and also on festive occasions but not in the office or at a formal event. However, in events like these ,a sari or a festive salwar kameez fits perfectly. However, lehenga is more desirable if the security of a stitched cloth is required.
The major advantages of a lehenga are that it is sensual, being pre-stitched it is easier to wear and it enhances the silhouette of the wearer. There are several types of Lehenga available in the market. Just like the sari, lehengas also come in a variety of cloth materials, colors and designs.

Depending on the choli and dupatta also there can be variations in lehenga. Here are some of them:
* Fabric: cotton, georgette, silk, silk georgette, silk jersey, tulle and many others.
* Colors: all colors of the rainbow with smart skirt-blouse-scarf color combinations.
* Embroidery: crystal, sequin, gota, jewel encrusted, with border or without.
* Choli: sleeveless, with spaghetti straps, with sleeves, backless and with various neck solutions.
* Dupatta: broad, narrow, shawl-like, matching with the lehenga skirt or in a contrasting color.
Even saris enjoy different wrapping styles. Some of these include the following:
1. Gujarati sari wrapping style:
2. Tamil sari draping style:
3. Bengali sari wrapping style:

Whether to wear sari or lehenga therefore, is an individual choice as both have their merits and demerits.

2010: 04/24
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Pure Georgette Printed Sarees

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2010: 04/23
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Designer Sarees ; at its best at Sareez.com

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2010: 04/20
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The Beauty of Hand Made Embroidery

When we talk about India and Indian Fashion invariably the traditional wear the evergreen sari and the salwar-kameez. Saris are the inevitable part in the wardrobe of any Indian bride.. the sari has traveled a long way since the ancient times just being as a long cloth of 4-9 meters.. But recent times have witnessed the change in the look of the sari. Sequences, embroidery, patch work, stitches are all an eternal part of Indian attire which enhances the beauty. Embroidery work is often regarded as the best form of art which is highly demanded by men and women. Embroidery work is flawless for adding beauty to any dull fabric. So, lets discuss about the beauty of hand made embroidery.

Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. Technically it is the stitches all along the border of the sari and the pallu and sometimes over the body also to make it more beautiful and elegant and captivate any women. Hand sewing embroidery over the sari is the most traditional ways. It is done entirely with the help of thread and needle. Sometimes to give it a new look beads sequences, stone sequences are also set in-between the stitches to make it more exquisite.

Pink and grey combination saris with silver embroidery and thread work for example is most women’s favorite. The rich heritage and culture of the place automatically gets reflected in their work. Indian embroidered products have a massive demand at the international level. Indian Embroidery projects a picture of a variety of Indian customs and cultures. Embroidery work is mostly done in georgette, crape. Kantha embroidery also known as katha stitch hailing from Bangladesh is a wonderful work of embroidery. Chikan anther pattern of embroidery from the state of Lucknow is an elegant work in the field of embroidery design. Chikan sarees in voile, organza, polyester, chiffon, viscose, georgette, polyester georgette, cotton crepe are also available. The designs keep on changing as per the market trends, with colors that perfectly match with the season Kashmiri embroidery is another wonderful work of pattern. Beads,sequences,mirror work are some of the embroidery patterns. From century old traditions to the modern world culture, the style of beaded,sequenced embroidery has evolved from simple embroidery designs to creatively sewn beaded embellishments techniques

There are two different ways of embroidery designs:

1. Hand made Embroidery.

3.Machine made embroidery.

Hand made embroidery is the original pattern of embroidery design. It has a wide style, variety of patterns and patches. The designers mind flows through while creating the handmade pattern.though it takes lot of time which is not suited for this latest world but still it holds a special place in the fashion world. Machine made embroidery is less strenuous but is limited to certain extent. It gives a clear and neat work.

Embroidery kit is something which possess all equipments for completing a specific purpose. An embroidery kit includes everything that you need while stitching. You can hand embroider marvelous patterns by using these kits and you will not run short of any thing because these kits fulfill every requirement. And there by giving the work a new look.

2010: 04/17
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Heavily Embroidered Designer Shalwar Kameez

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2010: 04/16
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How to buy Salwar Kameez Online

The history of salwar kameezes goes back to as far as the 20th century when the Islamic Turko-Iranian rule and Mughal rule was in India, Pkaistan and Bangladesh. Thanks to their influence, Indians started wearing the formerly unknown salwar kameez. In due time, the salwar kameez became as popular as the saree and today it is the most commonly worn dress of women in the Indian subcontinent.

Over the years, the style and cut of salwar kameezes have undergone several changes. The humble salwar kameez has eveolved into contemporary style with mandarin collars, jazzy necklines, chic sleeves and fashionable new cuts. All of the new designs are available online. However, before buying a salwar suit online, it is advisable to keep a few things in mind; searching for clothes online is a time consuming job. It helps if you narrow down your choices so that it makes the search easier.

These are some of the basic kinds of salwar kameez sets available online. The latest style that is in right now is the Indo – western suit. The Indo – western style of salwar kameez blends modern designs into traditional wear. The salwars either have a trouser like slim fit which gives a narrow silhouette or it is a churidar which is tight and falls in bangle like folds at the ankle. The kameez is well tailored for a fitted look and usually falls to the knees. The Indo-western salwar kameez is most often worn without a dupatta.

The other types of salwar kameez include the churidar kurta which consists of a tailored kameez and overlong tight pants which roll up in bangle like folds near the ankle. Churidar kurtas look very stylish and are more common as party wear. The basic casual salwar kameez is another option. It is good for regular use as it is very comfortable to wear and also allows mobility. The casual salwar kameez is made of cotton or linen and can be worn even in very hot and humid climate. In the casual wear category, you also need to decide whether you want printed salwar suits or plain fabrics. Printed salwars come in pretty designs ranging from floral prints to geometric patterns. Make up your mind on exactly what pattern you want to buy.

Apart from salwar kameezes that can be worn as everyday wear, there is also the party wear range of salwar kameezes. Party wear salwar kameezes have more embroidery and embellishments with elaborate necklines and sleeves. The fabrics used are generally chiffon, crepe, silk or georgette. They are higher priced than the casual range of salwar kameez.

Once you have reached a decision as to what kind of salwar kameez you want, your online search for a suitable dress becomes much easier. You can choose from among the standard sizes such as small, medium, large etc. if you are lucky, you can even get great discounts. Any site that sells salwar kameezes is sure to have refined search engines where you can tick off your preferences to make your search for a dream salwar kameez easier and faster.

2010: 04/15
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Dupattas ; a beautiful salwar dupatta to complement your beauty

Indian traditional dress is the most elegant dress in the wardrobe of every woman. If one can carry the attire neatly and nicely it is the best outfit. Among the dresses salwar-kameez is the most commonly used garments by the Indians. It is easily wearable, specially for the loosely stitched pajama. A shalwar kameez is incomplete without a dupatta.it is called the salwar dupatta. Dupatta is a long rectangular piece of cloth, stitched on all four sides. Its length varies from 2-3 m.. Ideally it is worn by the women over the head while offering prayers. This covering denotes the respects of the Indian ladies towards their elders or almighty.

Apart from being traditional dupatta has also entered the fashion world. It is now more of a trend than tradition. It can almost be wrapped around with every outfit. Dupatta adds grace and dignity to the dress you wearing specially with Indian attire. The first thought that come across the mind when we talk about dupatta is the Rajasthani dupatta also known as lal dupatta. Dupatta is also known as odhini. It is known as churni in gujrat. Dupatta comes in various forms and vibrant colours. Red, blue, orange, green, white, and many more. Cotton, silk,, jute, bandni, tasar, etc are the various material of dupatta.

Indian salwar dupatta is an attractive accessory that looks graceful and breaks the monotony of the dress. A plain silken or cotton salwar kameez dupatta set ensemble can look simple an elegant when worn with a heavily embroidered or sequined indian dupatta decorated with a beautiful border. Sequences, doubled dyed, mirror work, patches, handwork, stitches are some of the work done in the dupattas to give it a new look. A new dimention, something different from the monotonous forms of dupatta.

Drapes in dupatta can comes as over the head style, one side shoulder dupatta, the traditional V shape drape or the bandana style that combines the hair styling and casual comfort. The dupatta of the sixties was the best way enhanced to suit the style of the tight fitting churidar-kurta style that also was seen in line tunics. Another style in fashion now a day is to take it round the neck and put it over the neck where one half rest on front and the other half on the back. Another styling is to go for a dupatta that is a total contrast of the image of the main dress. This creates the distinction between the dress and the duaptta. The dupatta is also given separate attention. Just a change of dupatta or the manner in which it is drape adds new dimensions to the outfit. The stole is another modern element which can also be used over tight jeans and a kurta top. This is perfect for evening outs or night parties. There are styles in net, plain silks or some even resemble a long scarf.

Indian bride is incomplete without the dupatta, whether wearing with the sari of the traditional salwar-kameez. Generally it is termed as the “veil” a semi transparent cloth. It is mainly of golden colour with chumki work or red with golden border along with sequences.. it is put around the head and tied up with the bun of the hair. It is kind of similar with the salwar-kameez of the bride.

2010: 04/12
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SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE ; The Iconic Indian Fashion Designer

When we recall rooted tradition in Indian fashion industry we come across one gentleman in the entire fashion kingdom and that is Sabyasachi Mukherjee… Kolkata the root city of Sabyasachi, he got the fashion taste and love for the entire work from here.
His main work originates from the traditional clothes and handwork with patches and sequences. The legacy of fashion is carried on by and will be carried on by this Bengali man all through the fashion industry. he is the perfect man with the creative bend of mind and with the deep sense of intellect..

Sabyasachi Mukerjee arrived to the fashion industry a decade ago. ‘ Personalised imperfection of the human hand’is the main mantra of Sabyasachi Mukherjeee. Deserts, gypsies, prostitutes, antique textiles and cultural traditions of his home town, Kolkata have been a lifelong inspiration for this designer who believes that clothes should just be an extension of one’s intellect. He uses unusual fabrics, texturing and detailing, ‘fusion’ of styles ‘patch-worked’ with gorgeous embellishments in a vibrant eclectic colour palette to make the feeling of going back to the ancient and medieval ages and giving the designs and the women wearing an ethnic look.. He describes his own collections as ‘an International styling with an Indian soul’. He has the caliber to design exquisite embroideries and prints to contemporary designs. He energetically promotes Indian fashion incorporating Indian heritage. He gives importance to the Indian textiles, handicrafts and handlooms. Along with the designing of the look of the women sabya also glorifies nation all over the world. He has a bohemian creation but still rooted to tradition.

Sabya’s fashion hitherto has been known for dressing up elegantly the bride on the D-day. Stunning lehengas, beautiful cholis, breathtaking dupattas, superb kurtas, salwars, churidars, amazing saris with the most outstanding embroidery and prints inspired by the handlooms of kolkata and west Bengal are the major works of Sabyasachi. Velvet, silk,organza,brocade,chiffon, and georgette were the basis of the fabulous collection, in myriad muted colours. His bridal collection is about going back to the root and dress up an Indian bride with an Indian feel.

He participated in several fashion competition and even in Lakme Fashion Week every year. In one such LFW he gave her models an ethenic look. The mix of fabrics, prints and a multitude of colours is Sabyasachis expertise and he mixed, matched, contrasted and fused everything possible. Silhouettes for the kurtas revived the vintage glamour of the Mughal era as hemlines nearly kissed the floor or rose to knee level. Prints were pure unadulterated ethic while fabrics ranged from cotton, silk, chiffon, georgette, brocades to lush velvets which were blended together for different segments of each garment. The final creation — a black multi-paneled patterned silk lehenga with exquisite glittering embroidery worn with a glittering blouse and odhani was the ultimate bridal offering as singer Sukhvinder Singh ended the show on a high note.

Coming to bollywood he started off his work with the creation of Rani Mukherjee’s garments in the movie “Black” and was highly acclaimed. He also created suits for movies like “Babul”, “Laga Cunri Pe Daag”, and many more to come.

Among many awards, he is a recipient of the “Most Outstanding Designer of India” award by the Times of India. Sabyasachi won the Femina British Council Most Outstanding Young Designer of India award in 2001, which earned him a trip to London to intern with the Salisbury-based Fashion Designer Georgina Von Etzdorf. Sabyasachi went on to win the 2003 Grand Winner award at Mercedes New Asia fashion week in Singapore. Sabyasachi went global with the 2004 Kaula Lampur Fashion week. Sabyasachi is the only Indian to have been invited to the Milan Fashion Week, Italy (in 2004) to showcase his creations.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee has created his designs under the banner name “sabyasachi”. He has verity of showrooms spread across different cities like kolkata, Mumbai,Chennai, Bangalore, ahmedabad. and even abroad in London,Saudi Arabia, USA,HongKong, Italy, Germany, Russia.