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Silk sarees have been the fascination of women since centuries. And when it comes to the grand event like a wedding, women love to plan the choice of sarees with a lot of criteria.

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However, with so many options at your hand, it is not really possible to make the right decision unless you know the positive and negative aspects of each type. There are a lot of options when you choose to buy wedding silk sarees online. So, here are a few tips that will come to your help when you go to shop the saree

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The Joys and Comforts of a Readymade Dhoti

“I simply can’t manage to tie this properly, man!” Karthik said in exasperation after his 8th unsuccessful attempt to tie a dhoti. While the other friends laughed about it, I could sense the frustration on Karthik’s face. His sister, Krithika, 8843597473?profile=originalwas getting married in a week. Karthik had come down from the US and wanted to enjoy his sister’s wedding. He had planned to wear a traditional dhoti-kurta for the wedding. We had gathered at his home to try out some dressing options. Karthik wasn’t feelin

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Pochampally silk sarees are a variety of exquisite silk sarees that has been hand woven for generations in a certain group of villages in Telangana state by families of expert weavers. The traditional method of weaving these sarees has been handed down over the years using a fabric that is a mix of silk and cotton.

These silk sarees form part of a group of textiles called “Ikat” which represents the tying and dyeing of fabrics and include textiles such as Bandha in Orissa and Bandhani in Rajasth

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The Gracefulness of Chikankari Work

Chikan work sarees are a very traditional yet popular art form that results in the transformation of the simplest cotton and organdie fabrics into a different and unique style statement. In India, there are many popular embroidery groups like Chikankari of Lucknow, Kantha work sarees of Bengal, Fulkari of Punjab and Kutchi Embroidery of Gujarat. Each style of embroidery is different from the other and has its own beauty and significant value. Apart from sarees, designer chikankari suits are also

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New Trend of Jute Designer Sarees

In Indian weddings, sarees are one of the most elegant and demanding apparels. Out of all the varieties of conventional fabrics and materials available in the market, Jute and silk sarees are considered to be the most affordable, ethnic and summer friendly party wear sarees. Additionally, this genre of sarees suits women who want to explore the funkier ethnic fashion statements.  The designer Jute, silk and cotton sarees is the renewed trend to create a sophisticated, fashionable and stylish app

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Top 5 Different Styles of Wearing a Saree

Saree is an attractive dress code for every event and occasion in India. Every woman who wears saree looks beautiful and graceful. However, it is extremely important to wear the saree in such a way that it fetches out the best in you. Women have various kinds of great bodies like slim waists, flat stomachs and curves in all the right places and look beautiful in well draped sarees. Hence, we are providing top different styles of wearing a sari   in India.

Maharashtrian Style:

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Top 5 Party Wear Sarees to Impress the Crowd

Sarees / Saris are more and more becoming a very popular party wear choice, even amongst the younger generation because there so many different types of party wear sarees’ designs today that means there is something unique for everyone’s tastes.
We can not explained all the styles here, but surely a few of the trendiest styles that are best for special event and occasions:

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Chiffon Sarees

A must have wardrobe item for any traditional fashion lover. These sarees were greatly featured in 90s movies a

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Saree is the classic traditional Indian wear that never fails to make a woman look stunningly gorgeous. A quintessential part of a beautifully draped saree is the blouse. It has the power to inject a dimension of versatility even to the simple looking sarees. At times, women keep their sarees sober and wear bold colors like black, royal blue or fluorescent green blouses, embellished with heavy embroidery work to make a statement. Available in innumerable designs and material, womens silk blouses

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The younger generation endeavors hard to copy and follow the style of dressing of the celebrities in today's modern world. Fashion and style statements in the industry of Bollywood changes very quickly, so the industry can be considered as trends innovator. It is a true fact that fashion industry completely depends on Bollywood star for promoting their products because these celebrities are the easiest source of announcing and promoting the latest fashion or trends to common people. Women are al

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As a regular fashion blogger and a fashion enthusiast, I follow male and female fashion trends quite closely. However, there is one section of men’s fashion that I’ve only started to look into recently and that’s urban apparel. It’s never been a huge interest of mine until I checked out some of the latest designs and streetwear and I have to say that I was seriously surprised at how good they were. There were a few brands in particular that I made a note of and did further research on because I

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Make a Splash in Gorgeous Indian Sarees

Women often think of Indian garments as boring, conservative and outdated. This could not be further from the truth. The fact is that Indian fashion has come a long way in the last decade. Indian designers are no longer afraid to experiment with innovative silhouettes and cuts. At the same time, there is a major trend towards the re-discovery of lost Indian techniques of embroidery, weaving and dyeing. Consequently, there are plenty of amazingly beautiful Indian garments for special occasions, i

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Summer Fashion from India: Cotton Sarees

Cotton is universally considered the best summer wear fabric. Cool, comfortable, airy and absorbent, it is perfect for hot days when one wants to look stylish and stay fresh. It can easily be dyed into different colors and prints, which is one of the reasons it is such a beloved Indian fabric. It is one of the most popular summer fabrics in India, especially to make saris and tunics. While cotton tunics are preferred by those with a taste for western aesthetics, those who love Indian fashion ten

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Pure Silk Sarees of the South

Silk sarees are an evergreen fashion choice. They are one of those rare ethnic garments that come with glowing recommendations from your grandmother as well as your favorite fashion designer. This is why pure silk sarees are an absolute wardrobe must-have for ethnic fashion lovers. They are an apt choice for most special occasions, so they are quite a convenient wardrobe item as well. Though expensive, they are well worth the investment.
Off white and Fuchsia Art Kanchipuram Silk SareeSouth India is one region that has historically produced t

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Banarasi Silk is produced primarily in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and is one of the finest forms of silk in the country. It was brought to India but the Mughals and since then has been adopted to suit the style sensibilities of India as a whole. The intricacy of the weave, the luxurious aesthetics and the heaviness of the saree are only few of the many reasons why this saree is so popular throughout the globe.
Teal Green and Dark Blue Art Banarasi Silk SareeOne of the characteristic features of Banarasi silk sarees is the heavy usage of Persian

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The ‘Queen of all fabrics’, Bhagalpuri Silk is one of the finest in the ethnic Indian fashion industry. Its superior quality is judged by the resilience and unique appearance. It is known also for its embroidery and originate in the city of Bhagalpur in Vedic times. However, it received great patronage in the Maurya and Muhgal Ages. Over the years, this craft declined and it is only recently that it has been revived and once more received the respect that it is due.

Black and Beige Satin and Art Bhagalpuri Silk SareeBhagalpuri silk saree is c

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India’s Famous Bangalore Silk

Bangalore Silk as the name suggests, comes from the city of Bangalore or Bengaluru in Karnataka. It is known the world over for its subtlety and simplicity, purity and unique texture. It is one of the relatively newer forms of silk in the country, although it has undergone its share of reinventions in the industry.

Old Rose and Teal Blue Pure Bangalore Silk Handloom SareeThe history of Bangalore silk can be traced back to 1898, when Jamshedji Tata set the wheels spinning in Bangalore to imbibe the advanced sericulture techniques he observed in Japan.

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Modern Beauty of Matka Silk Sarees

Matka silk is made from waste Mulberry silk and is one of the many handloom silk fabrics found in India. This fabric is woven in all four corners of the country. Kashmir in the north and Karnataka in the south are the main producers of this fabric, although Gujarat and West Bengal are also invested in its weaving.

Dark Beige and Fuchsia Art Matka Silk SareeMatka silk fabric comes from a thick yarn taken from the same silkworm that is used for the production of raw silk. The thickness of the yarn makes for some irregularities in the fini

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Sophisticated and Classy Tanchoi Sarees

Tanchoi is the name given to a specialized weaving technique that is done on silk. The reason that this technique is different from all others in India is because it uses single or double colors in the warp threads and two to five colors on the weft thread. However, all these variations fall under the same hue.

The history of Tanchoi silk can be traced to China, which was brought to India by direct trade with Chinese craftsmen as well as Persian craftsmen who imbibed this art from the Chinese a

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Kanjivaram silk is one of the most widely known silk sarees in India and is native to the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. Also known as Kanchipuram, it is almost synonymous with the gamut of South Indian sarees because of its unmatched popularity. What distinguishes this type of saree from all the other types is the sheen of the fabric and its high durability. Its durability is enhanced by its richness and fine finish.
Light Aqua and Neon Green Art Kanchipuram Silk SareeInterestingly, the indigenous weaving community whose mainstay is the pro

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