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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:

Saree: My first love – Jyotsna Rajiv

Posted on April 2, 2022February 4, 2023 by Sareeing Official

Saree: My first love

My earliest memory of saree is my mom wearing a bright red kota saree with yellow flowers and adorned with jasmine flowers. I was mesmerized by the sheer elegance of the way the saree draped her, the pleats falling beautifully and grazing the floor and from there grew my never-ending saga of love for sarees.

I still remember how exhilarated I used to feel whenever I used to open my mom’s wardrobe and scanned through her sarees, The thrills of scanning through my chikamma’s sarees(aunty) are still etched green in my memory. These lovely ladies had an amazing collection of sungudi cotton, Pochampalli, madurai cotton, Kanchivaram and Dharmavaram silk sarees in myriad colors.

First crush, first love and first saree have a special place in one’s heart, I was thirteen, when I was first given a saree, it was a green chiffon with big white flowers, and I beamed with pride whenever I looked at it on my shelf as a child. My grandma got it for me. I still have this saree in my wardrobe, and whenever I take it out to drape, I can still feel the smile on my granny’s face when she held out the saree for me.

When I had the opportunity to attend family function, I used to observe all my aunts wearing different material of saree, one of my aunties always wore chiffon single pleated in pastel colour and her pallu used to fly like in typical Bollywood movie, another aunty always made it a point to wear Kanchivaram saree and knotted her hair at the nape of the neck and adorned jasmine flower, and another aunt used to always tuck her pallu on her waist and display those grand pallu designs. These ladies were my style icons and my inspiration.

Personally, I wear saree for any occasion, be it for lunch with friends, birthday parties or office. In fact, I am known in my friends and relatives circle for my saree draping and they would be expecting me to wear saree and make a grand entry.

Sarees can be draped in several styles, I love the Nivi drape, I feel comfortable in this drape, and I can spend a whole day in the office or anywhere in a saree without any discomfort. When I need to attend business meetings, I style a sober or dark colored saree with simple block-colored blouses and pair with shoes and here I go, looking like a boss lady and making strong statements. When I feel adventurous, like while going on saree marathon runs or riding a bike, I love the kacche or the dhoti style of drape.

Saree is the most versatile attire; this piece of clothing can be draped modestly or conservatively for a religious function or make a bold statement for office meetings and can be draped naughtily or seductively too. Saree is the only multi facet piece of clothing where a poor woman can pick up for just Rupees hundred and an elite can pick for tens of lacs of rupees. That is the acceptance that saree has across various socio-economic segments. This wonderful piece of cloth has found its acceptance in the various religions too across the length and breadth of this country.

Most of south Indian celebrations are not complete without sarees be it Gowri pooja, Deepavali or sumangali prarthane. In every south Indian wedding, saree plays the prominent part, In Kannadiga and telugu speaking family weddings, the bride wears white saree which symbolizes purity, in the Tamil brahmin weddings, the bride wears dark brown saree called koora podavai. In the entire south India, whenever a young bride visits any house be it relatives or friends, she is blessed with a new saree. For a long time, it has been prestigious to own sarees, every woman had their own unique collection of sarees, which was their signature style, the collection of sarees empowered them, it was their world, their fort, and their treasure.

Sarees have been mentioned in various historical documents like Rig Veda, a Hindu book of hymns dating to 3,000 B.C. Poetic references were made to saree in Silapadikaram indicate that during the sangam period, women were wearing this exquisite drapery. Even in Gandhi’s anecdote, he mentions that while journeying across this country saw from his train window a woman washing half her saree while half draping it. This wonderful garment has made sure to have caught its place in many such epics and biographies.

Saree had stood the test of time. Westernization has been seeing a downfall in the saree draping. It is often considered wearing saree is akin to a humongous task, but ask the earlier generation of women who wore saree day in and day out, they would rally that it is as simple as walking in the garden. Sashi Tharoor has correctly pointed out in his article “Save the sari from a sorry fate” that today’s younger women associate saree with a more traditional time when women did not compete with men on equal terms and that saree restricts them.

For a long time business dress for women never included saree and we the women of this generation should take responsibility to change it. Modern women need to embrace this 6-yard drape and it’s time for the saree to get off that cupboard and claim its place in board room meetings, to the times square, on top of Burj and I am here to make that happen.

It’s time we pay our dues and respect the saree that it truly deserves.

– Jyotsna Rajiv

https://instagram.com/silver_sarista_jyotsna

https://sareeing.com/shiva-jyothi-savitri-half-saree-sankranti/

This six yard long single piece of un-stitched fabric – Akshita

Posted on April 2, 2022June 26, 2023 by Sareeing Official

Traditionally draped in more than a hundred ways in different regions of India and other South Asian countries, this six-yard-long single piece of unstitched fabric needs no introduction.

There is no denying that we all love wearing ethnic wear when it comes to any family gatherings or festivities and the sari style stays at the top! Not limited to wearing saris only on such occasions, we have now already witnessed fashionistas rocking it in style from streets to runways across the world getting around to exploration of a sari in different innovative styles with contemporary twists.

Though the basic way of draping a sari will always remain a classic, it’s so much fun to style this beautiful piece of fabric with a Western touch to create a fun and innovative version of it.

Styling a sari with a twist not only gives a chance to recreate or re-wear the old one into a fun new outfit but also looks modern yet traditional making a strong fashion statement.

Now I am already a big fan of fusion fits and experimenting with sari to create one on my own excites me even more. As there are endless options when it comes to creating a sari fusion, it is always best to pick the ones that you like, get inspired, and create with a hint of your own self or another way is to let your creative juices flow and make a whole new look of your own. Be it a cool oversized tee, crop top, or spaghetti too, you can experiment with styling your sari with almost anything in place of a regular sari blouse for a super cool sari fusion.

Here I will be sharing a few subtly fused sari looks with just a few Western tweaks here and there to keep the overall look simple yet interesting.

Spaghetti Top with Cotton Sari

Wearing a spaghetti-style top with a cotton sari is a perfect way to balance out the whole silhouette while adding a bit of sultry-ness to your regular cotton sari look.

For the first look, styled Kasavu sari with a leopard print spaghetti top gives this traditional look a very fresh and bold update! A round wooden clutch, layered-up necklaces, and bright makeup finished out this look perfectly.

Also if you feel fascinated by such fusion looks, the simple trick is to fuse two contrary elements together in one look to create a unique outfit.

Talking about the second look, this big polkas cotton sari was bought long before I actually styled it for this shoot simply because I couldn’t find anything that fits in as perfect as this simple knit spaghetti to pair it with. Finished off with key silver jewelry pieces, intense smoky eyes, and messy half-tied hair, this contemporary sari look speaks both fun yet edgy, and cool yet traditional.

Dhoti Style

The moment we think of fusing a sari in Western style, the first thing that comes to the mind is dhoti draped sari, and here is the one. This look is about draping a very lightweight bagru print cotton sari in dhoti style over jeans with a Kalamkari print crop top. Silver jewelry, a few beads around the neck, and jutties finish out the look perfectly. I went a little bit overboard with the styling in this one as it was for the shoot only. However if I wore it in real, I had styled it with either too much jewelry or gone with mixing prints only.

Sari with White Shirt

Now the white shirt is something that can be paired up with almost anything if styled right. With just a couple of pearl strings around the neck, statement sunglasses, and a shirt half tucked in, this sari look is kept minimal, and elegant yet so stylish.

Sometimes it’s just a good move to avoid too much jewelry with the sari and still look chic!

Sari with Statement Sleeves Top

Teaming this soft and light mul sari with printed puff sleeves cropped blouse, this sari look is trendy yet traditional, colorful yet so subtle. Adding a little more quirk to the look, the yellow clutch popping against all those pastels makes for a perfect touch.

And I just love how a statement sleeves blouse adds an extra oomph factor, uplifting the whole vibe of a sari look.

Hope you loved these sari styles, feel inspired and create your own!!

Thank you so much for reading.

Akshita

Instagram- styleon.mom

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“Saree – Six yards of perfect luxury” – Purva

Posted on March 27, 2022November 19, 2022 by Sareeing Official

Nobody can disagree that a six-yard drape is always attractive, or, to put it another way, “No Indian lady can ever say no to the beauty of a saree, and no Indian man can deny the magic of seeing a girl in a saree.”

I adore wearing sarees, especially for special occasions or festivals. Whether it’s a classic draped saree or a fusion style saree, you can never go wrong with a saree (I am amazed how gorgeous styles you can find nowadays in sarees)

Apart from many varieties of sarees, Banarasi silk sarees are one of my favorites.

Purva with her family performing Pooja in beautiful Banarasi Saree

Traditional south Indian sarees woven of pure silk are renowned for their aesthetic beauty and splendor around the world.

The beautiful thing about these sarees is that they are appropriate for any occasion, be it a wedding, a housewarming, or a celebration—the look is exquisite and refined.

Banarasi silk sarees are some of the most expensive and well-known sarees woven in Benaras. Because it’s usually composed of gold thread, it’s quite pricey. These sarees are popular as bridal wear and come in four different styles: kora, katari, sattir, and georgette. Animals, floral themes, motifs, and nature designs can all be seen on Banarasi sarees. A single saree takes a weaver a month to finish.

“Animals, floral themes, motifs, and nature designs can all be seen on Banarasi sarees.” – Purva

Residing in the United States, one looks for opportunities to wear the saree, and I am no exception! So I wore my all-time favorite silk saree to my SIL’s housewarming party and received numerous compliments from friends and family who said the saree looked beautiful on me. I’m sharing this with you because no matter how tall or short you are, or what body type you have, a saree will always look stunning on you. Carrying this type of stares is also a breeze.

I’m delighted to share a few photos of myself wearing this stunning blue and pink banarasi silk saree.

This lovely saree was purchased from the Banaras Saree Center in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Purva Pagaria
https://www.instagram.com/myfitnessmystyle/

For me, Sarees means Rekha Ji – Radhikka

Posted on March 26, 2022November 19, 2022 by Sareeing Official

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Saree- Timeless fashion that refuses to retire ! – Sneha Rao

Posted on March 11, 2022February 4, 2023 by Sareeing Official

Sneha Rao Kotte

Saree Enthusist.

Techie by profession in Singapore.

Mrs.India 2017

Mrs. India Globe 2017

Mrs. India Beauty Queen 2017

https://www.instagram.com/sneha_rao_kotte/

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Sarees are for everyday, not just for special day

Posted on March 8, 2022December 5, 2022 by Sareeing Official

Saree is for Everyday, Not just for Special Days !!
On this International Women’s Day, I would like to embrace my love for saree. India is a large and diverse country that produces different varieties of textiles, fabrics. The most popular among them is Sarees. Perhaps the most beautiful traditional Indian garment is the saree (sari)!

We Women enjoy wearing sarees not just in their daily life but also on special occasions such as weddings, parties, festivals, and events. We just don’t need a reason to wear a saree.No matter what your individual style may be, you are sure to find a beautiful sari that will match your taste, given the large collection of stunning Indian sarees available in India. Sarees are not like other outfits. Thousands of years of Indian tradition is woven into sarees. That is why, it is hard for us to think about sarees in terms of brands. However, branded Indian
sarees are now on the rise. Earlier, people bought sarees from select shops or directly from the weavers. But now, branded Indian sarees dominate the fashion scene.

Saree is essentially a drape. A long, unstitched, decorated drape. This gives it a lot of potential to work with. Whichever way one drapes it, it works. This also gives designers a lot of freedom and creative potential to explore. The wearer also can have different looks with the same piece of garment. Thus, though the Saree has been around for centuries, its ways and styles have changed and evolved to suit the current styles, and it continues to evolve and change, without changing the basic elegance and feminine delicacy of the drape. Sarees are part of Indian culture and that is what makes us proud of our heritage and upbringing. Since my childhood I was always fascinated by our festivals, rituals and traditions. Even though I have been outside of India for the last 7 years, I am trying to hold my values intact by sticking to
the roots of my Indian culture and making sure that my next generation also inculcates the same tradition and values we got from our elders and ancestors.

Saree not only brings beauty and charm but also enhances the femininity within you to glow and prosper. I always find reasons to wear a saree and all the local weavers in India who create magnificent work with their craftsmanship are my favorite. They bring the culture of that state live on six yards and make you look stunning.

On this International Women’s Day, I would like you to celebrate your achievements, failures, setbacks and success all together, by wearing a saree ❤️ Happy International Women’s Day.

– Pratibha Singh

https://www.instagram.com/momlovefashion/

Now, let me tell something about Sarees and Self-Care.

Posted on February 24, 2022November 19, 2022 by Sareeing Official

I celebrate sarees.

The saree to me represents Indianness in its full glory. In this land with so many diverse culture, the saree unites India like no other, as its woven and worn throughout the country in different form.

It has given me an identity and a personality I didn’t know ever existed.

Saree is definitely the most elegant in the whole repertoire of Indian clothing and I hope more and more youngsters are inspired to drape it more often.

I include it in my daily life and here is my corporate look in a saree. #livinginasaree

Now, let me tell something about Self-Care.

Self-care has become so stressful of lately?

There’s honestly no ONE particular reason, but it mostly depends on what is one’s perception of self-care. Self-care looks different for every other person.

Sometimes, we tend to look at ‘self-care’ through somebody else’s glasses.

But, one reason that I believe is why self-care feels stressful for many, is because of social media’s portrayal of self-care as something for which one needs to separately carve time out of their daily lives.

Don’t you all think the misinterpretation of self-care by several brands and people make it look like a whole new important task.

What I think is self-care isn’t very difficult to practice, it can be as easy as being kind to yourself, being kind to your mind and body.

It can be something like- holding yourself accountable and forgiving yourself. Letting yourself feel the emotions you are feeling and not judging yourself for it.

It can be as simple as respecting yourself.

When you respect yourself self-care activities won’t feel forced, they won’t feel like a job, they shall flow naturally.

Self-care shouldn’t require any extra effort or time to be practiced, it should be natural and organic like breathing, it shouldn’t be stressful and feel like a job.

But a self-care routine should never become one’s enemy, right? It shouldn’t make you feel unworthy of self-care if you missed workout once, it shouldn’t make you feel awful if you don’t feel like attending to your hobbies.

Shruti Singh

https://www.instagram.com/saree_ka_safarnama/

Meet the duo, saree influencers and bloggers…!

Posted on February 22, 2022November 19, 2022 by Sareeing Official

It’s hard to believe the magical spell ‘Sareeduo‘ enthralls you in!! The mother daughter duo is definitely here to stay and how!!

Meet the duo, saree influencers and bloggers popularly known by their Instagram name sareeduo and their wonderful saree collection & swag . While mommy dear appeals to the experienced senior saree enthusiasts, the daughter has carved a niche for herself among the younger & aspiring saree wearers.

Joyce believes that , “My clothes represent me, My styles define me, My colours show my passion and My thoughts define my will.”

This is how Sabrina introduces herself to our readers – “Hola there, I am the Founder & Pioneer of India’s only Handcrafted Organic Wine , Sincerely Sabrina (_sincerely_sabrina_) with an MBA in HR, married , having two boys of ages,14 & 11 and not to forget my fur baby Django.”

The mother, Joyce is as cute & enthusiastic as her daughter, Sabrina. Being a retired Educationalist from the prestigious La Martiniere for Girls School ,Kolkata, her looks are sophisticated and classy, exuding sheer grace to say the least.

Sabrina , who is a Vintner by passion & saree junkie just doesn’t adorn the drape with her stunning looks but captures these drapes against the backdrop of hidden gems of exotic locales she travels too. Her sense of drape-style is very refined and innovative, and she has a great sense of taste. Also, she has a knack for pulling off a traditional look.

Indian women and their relationship with the six yards of elegance is eternal, almost like the memories of childhood, where unfailingly, there is a female figure, clad in a saree, epitomizing strength and style. “What better way to take my saree journey further other than partnering with that one person who introduced the saree to me , my mother,” Reminisces Sabrina. That is how Sareeduo was conceptualized .

” I lost my father in 2020 and the only way to pull myself and my mom in tow ,out of the trauma was by embarking on a new journey with Sareeduo. The page gave us both a new dimension during the lock-down and also a new meaning to our waking up and deciding on Innovatively putting our look together,” Says Sabrina. Now we know how Sareeduo was born… straight out of the heart of two determined women.

And rightly so. The beautiful Indian drape, which can be worn in at least a hundred different ways, is today a symbol of tradition and transformation. Wear it like a dhoti, as Lavani folk dancers from Maharashtra would, or wrap it from left to right in the Kappulu style or try the atpoure style from Bengal, the choices are endless. And if you need some more inspiration, just scroll through these vibrant posts by this Instagram’s saree-clad influencers duo, they have aced the art.

Invest in their signature style for yourself and your mother , and try on one of their looks. You’ll look absolutely gorgeous!

They believe in sustainable and traditional fashion that takes you back to your roots. We’ve bookmarked a lot of their looks for the post-lockdown celebrations since they put together designs that we adore!

If you love sarees , heirloom jewelry and vintage vibes, not to forget the adorable chemistry the mother daughter duo share, you should check out their Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/sareeduo/