2018 latest Half Saree Designs

2018 Half Saree

A half saree is actually a traditional outfit which is extremely prominent in South India. Described as Langa Voni at Telugu, Pattu Pavadai Daavani in Tamil and Langa Davani at Kannada, this outfit is worn with women who have crossed puberty and are eligible for marriage. In English, it is also Known as the Two Piece Saree or Half Lehenga.

This outfit has three main components which include the skirt, called the Langa, that is attached around the waist with a string. Even the Voni, a material that is usually 2 to 2.5 meters length, functions in a way similar to the pallu or dupatta and is draped across the choli or blouse that is the next slice.


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On reaching puberty, women may undergo a party or some rite of passage that could indicate their eligibility for marriage. Essentially this is just a coming of age ceremony. In thistime, a lady is gifted a half saree by her grandparents. The outfit is worn throughout the first half of this ceremony after which she is gifted a proper saree with her paternal grandparents.  This, however, is not necessarily prevalent during South India and happens just in a few areas.

designer Half sarees are manufactured and designed precisely the same fashion as ordinary sarees are. Current innovations in fashion and also this particular outfit have contributed to creations and designs that cross the traditional definition of a half saree. Machines are used to stitch together fabrics although some stitching work is performed by hand, most is accomplished by the machines themselves to save in time, resources and money.

Unlike most traditional cultural wear, the half saree or the half lehenga is just not limited to certain motifs or patterns. As this garment is usually made from silk (which is considered to be among the most desirable fabrics in South India) or, at times, cotton, or almost any motif or pattern may be used while designing it. Some of their most typical design elements include heavy borders and zari focus on the sari. At times, the voni, or pallu, is made using a very different color to the colour of this saree.
Style & Variety

As this garment has begun to gain immense popularity in the fashion universe in India, the components are currently designed to Western ideals as well. For instance, while the initial shirt was trimmed and styled in a way similar to the North Indian kurtis, more and more women prefer cholis that bare the midriff.

For instance: a line half saree.Worldwide Appeal

With the widespread preference of this salwar-kameez sets to half sarees, this garment was just worn by the most traditional families. However, recent trends in a fashion show it is surely making a comeback, especially after being depicted in popular Bollywood films such as Chennai Express and 2 States. An increasing number of women are choosing to do this outfit, especially with western innovations being added into the garment. 

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Function: With fashion trends turning towards this outfit, one can currently find half sarees with resham or even zari work along with mirror work done on them.

Colors: Bolder colors had been originally considered inauspicious however, it is not unusual to come across these sarees in black, red and gray these days

Fabric: Initially, half sarees were made just in silk or cotton. Yet, considering that the evolving tastes of the average consumer, these sarees are also available in chiffon, crepe, georgette, and nylon.

Unlike a standard saree, a half saree does not should be draped, folded and invisibly to making the perfect shape and fall. As the half saree is made from three separate components, all one has to do is put them on and drape the voni or dupatta as you likes.
Care

The fabric of the saree one can keep the saree by wrapping 

Steer clear of washing or dry cleaning a sari as far as possible as it may deteriorate the yarns. But if it must be washed, then a mild soapy solution should be used followed by a cold rinse

Wet saris, whether silk or any fabric, should not be dried in sunlight as it may possibly lead to fading of colors.
Interesting Facts

Silk weaving is a major art form, which is one of the reasons why silk is such a significant fabric for sarees from South India
Half sarees use clashing colors more often

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