The saree is a traditional Indian garment that has been worn by women for centuries. It is a long piece of fabric that is draped around the body and can be styled in many different ways. The history of the saree can be traced back to ancient India, and it has evolved over time to reflect changes in fashion and society. Today, the saree remains an important part of Indian culture and is worn on special occasions and as everyday attire. The saree has also gained popularity around the world, with many designers and fashion enthusiasts embracing its beauty and versatility.
Curated Saree stories of Saree Influencers and creators across Social Media Platforms. must read to know the wonderful journey of Saree lovers across the globe:
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For the upcoming festivities, most users started searching for the saree named Kandangi. Tamil Nadu, an Indian state, is known for its cotton-based sarees known as Kandangi.
Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad and Koorainad are two areas that follow the conventional Kandangi fashion. The Tamil Nadu government did, however, introduce numerous new varieties of Kandangi.
The interesting thing about this weave: Soon after the Kandangi weave was given its GI classification in 2019, a question regarding it was asked in the UPSC entrance exams.
The Nagarathar community introduced the Chettinadu Kandangi saree, which is indigenous to Karaikudi.
Over 250 years have passed since the invention of this type of saree, which has two borders and is checkered in the middle.
A saree in the Chettinad fashion is typically 216 inches long and 48 inches wide and is constructed of maroon, mustard, and black hues. It is thought that the sarees being produced in Karaikudi by utilizing 60se x 60se thread are modified versions of the Chettinad Kandangi based on research done by NIFT researchers on a Kandangi saree that was constructed in 1920 using an ancient variety of thread (i.e., 40s x 40s).
Here are a few Kadangi saree inspirations from Celebrities & prominent personalities:
#sareeswag. A modern interpretation of the famed Chettinadu Kandangi Selai from Tamil Nadu, the checkered saree in warm earthy shades with contrast borders. The original Kandangi was woven in thick, coarse cotton to withstand daily wear n tear. This is woven in fine cotton! pic.twitter.com/3osKabkbFs
— Shefali Vaidya. 🇮🇳 (@ShefVaidya) September 25, 2018
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This fabric is named after the village ‘Baluchar’ located on the bank river of Bhagirathi in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, and is presently known as Jiaganj.
Baluchari weaving flourished during the period of Murshid Quli Khan, the Diwan of Bengal, an erstwhile Hindu Brahmin who embraced Islam and these textiles are famous for their elaborate ‘anchal’ (Palloo).
It has been eulogized as the “loveliest and most charming of all silks of India”. It is a highly decorative silk fabric having extra weft on the ‘Palloo’, border, and body.
The motifs are mainly derived from the social/religious customs, animals, lifestyles of people, etc.
For example, a man smoking hookah, a lady with a flower, a man riding a horse, a chariot, a marriage, a mosque, a temple, vignettes from Ramayana, etc., are some of the motifs generally used and organize in narrative style in Palloo portion.
In a traditional Bong look. A beautiful Baluchari saree. #Kolkataweddings be like. 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/t2FbmJA2AJ
— Freya 💫✨ (@cpaheli) April 27, 2022
And the important feature of the technique is the white outlining of the motifs. Also, paisley motifs are arranged centrally in the Palloo portion and all-over ‘butties’ are in the body portion.
Materials used Murshidabad variety of less twisted mulberry silk yarn was originally used in Baluchari sarees. Coarser silk varieties like Matka silk were also used some time back.
Later, it has been replaced by 18/20 D(2ply) organzine silk yarn for warp and a single yarn of Malda variety mulberry ilk in 3 ply is used for the weft. 96s to 100s steel reed is normally used for Baluchari saree weaving and the extra warp designs are woven with Jacquards replacing the’ Jala’ technique of the olden days.
Weaving technique Main feature of the Baluchari Sari is the arrangement of design in Palloo by maintaining the corner and cross border perfectly in boxes ‘Jala’ technique was originally followed by Baluchari weavers in those days.
Presently Baluchari fabrics are woven in the Bishnupur of Bankura district with jacquards and the designs are from the influence of motifs of ‘terracotta’ temples in Bishnupur.
The pictorial element of these sarees retains a degree of continuity and evidence of the assimilation of diverse cultures giving rise to a distinctive art form that was accommodative and secular.
Double Jacquards are used for Palloo and borders and weavers are experts in graph making and punching of design cards. How to distinguish genuine Balucharil Saree.
Baluchari silk sarees can easily be identified from the construction of long Palloo and placement of its design motifs in perfect
rectangular closed corners to maintain the continuity of the designs without breaking. The basic fabric is heavier and more compact than Banarasi Saree.
Designs are made with extra weft using silk yarn. No jari is used as done in Banarasi or other silk saree.
A peacock on the border of a copper sulphate Baluchari silk saree. pic.twitter.com/RbsfcsNsvI
— Sarees / Nandita Saikia (@SareeSearch) May 14, 2019
#Baluchari saree from West Bengal is a great example of Handloom diversity of India. Share your #MyHandloomMyPride 📸 @DarshanaJardosh @TexMinIndia @M_Lekhi pic.twitter.com/Vlguekkh92
— India in SouthAfrica (@hci_pretoria) August 6, 2021
Wore this beautiful Navy blue colour “Baluchari” Saree for the Ganpati Special of #saregamapalilchamps @ZeeTV 😇#supportlocalartisans #supportlocalweavers #traditional #sareesofindia #sarees #baluchari #silksarees #handloomsarees #handloom #sareelove #sareelovers #swarnachari pic.twitter.com/SmaMUGuS8X
— Arpita Mukherjee (@arpitasings) August 29, 2020
A contemporary faux-Baluchari saree which mimics a traditional design. pic.twitter.com/Ih91waSckS
— Sarees / Nandita Saikia (@SareeSearch) September 23, 2015
Shri Naseem Ahmad received the National Award in the year 2008 for his extraordinary contribution towards Baluchari Saree weaving. He has taken this art to new heights. He is also an expert in weaving Banarasi Kadhua sarees.#myhandloommypride #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #textiles pic.twitter.com/lT2FZ4idxA
— Ministry of Textiles (@TexMinIndia) August 21, 2022
It was the morning of a sacred festival and the blue sky shimmered with soaring little kites of pink, green, and orange. The town folks had all gathered in the wheatish field, where the children whooshed on swings and the gold-clad adults merrily danced to folk melodies. And there she was, still a little girl of eleven, whose dark brown eyes searched among an ocean of people to meet his. The hours arrived and departed like a hazy dream, as she waited and waited.
He did not show up. The next afternoon, she made her way to the shrine, as icy beads of rain poured from the sky like silver diamonds. Her eyes glimmered with pearly tears and her voice called for his name, but there was no sign of a sprightly young boy with brown hair and gooseberry eyes. A full week passed, with her walking to the shrine and coming back unattended, carrying a lump in her throat and questions in her heart.
It has been fourteen years since. She has not made her way back to the shrine, but she often wonders what became of the warm-hearted priest and that charming boy with green eyes. Now, she just sits on her verandah each day, reliving those precious afternoons one after the other. And whenever there is a knock on the ornate wooden door of her home, she wonders if this could be it. If once again, he waited at the other end of the door with a bagful of colored marbles and shells. And each time, before she opens the door, she puts her luscious hair on the side of her shoulder, imagining him lightheartedly tugging at them with his velvety fingers.
If not today, she tells her dear little heart, he’ll surely come back tomorrow, or the day after—for friendships do not heed goodbyes, and after all, theirs was the purest in the whole wide world.
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“Is she a bride, is she a fantasy, is she a dream, or a devotee of love….? The Gorgeous Niyati Fatnani in an unconventional saree.”
The Gujarati, Nivi, Naurati, and Dhoti saree-draping styles are well-known to us all. Finding diverse and unique draping styles for an event can be a hassle that we would prefer to avoid.
As Niyati Fatnani drapes a saree without a blouse, let’s take a stroll through history for inspiration.
Purple and pink hues with a prosecco colour make up this ravishing saree. Its intricate embroidery gives it a magnificent and antique appearance with a hint of royalty. This saree is one of Korvai’s many exquisite and reverent pieces.
With a sophisticated collection of jewellery from Soni Sapphire, she has adorned this style to make it look seamless and elegant. It’s ideal for formal gatherings and celebrations.
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By using different draping techniques, one can convey a lot with sarees. A great draping style exists for every occasion.
In this case, her features are accentuated by using a straightforward draping design. The saree is draped so as to cover the chest, giving the absence of a blouse a distinctive appearance.
When it comes to this style, choosing a high-quality saree fabric that isn’t see-through and can hold itself is crucial. Depending on how you choose to drape and accessorize it, it can capture both sensuality and grandeur. This draping technique is ideal for a sensual yet sophisticated and distinctive style.
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Keerti Pandian is an Indian film actor, stage artist, and professional dancer.
After starting her career at the forefront of the film industry business as a producer and distributor, her passion for performing arts led her to pursue acting on stage and in film.
She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thumbaa.
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All about India’s Superhero; Eksha Kerung puts Wonder Woman in the shade! And she’s a biker too.
Some interesting information about her.
Eksha Kerung was born in 2000, in Sombaria, Sikkim.
She was selected for Anti Riot Force of Sikkim Police.
Became popular with her participation in MTV Super Model contest.
Ananda Mahindra’s tweet about her as a “Super Hero”
The North East is brimming with extraordinary people. I tweeted about Prem from Manipur, India’s ‘IronMan.’ And now, here’s another Superhero; Eksha puts Wonder Woman in the shade! And she’s a biker too. I think we need to get her on a #Jawa What say, @reach_anupam @BRustomjee ? https://t.co/Vgf3LAoG5h
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 7, 2021
Here is a collection of her traditional look :
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