Belt Sarees : Eye-catching and Equally gorgeous attire

Saree being India’s one of the most appreciated and widely used attires since ancient times, continues to be a heartthrob in the currently evolving fashion world. In today’s time when the world is chasing after a fast fashion, this attire continues to evolve and adapt into the current fast-paced world. An elegant saree has always persisted in Indian culture for a very long time, so now that fashion is changing, the styling tips for saree have changed such as its draping techniques and styles. It would be needless to say that the fashion gurus and influencers have always taken matters into their own hands to evolve an attire to match up to today’s fashion competitive world. With the co-existence of different styles and forever-changing fashion trends, the saree remains to be one of those never changing, adamant fashion factors. Well, it would be needless to say this attire has always caught the attention of style icons and influencers and they constantly try to introduce various trends involving this elegant and equally beautiful six-yard long attire. This eye-catching and equally gorgeous attire can make its wearer stunning and fabulous in an instant and that might be the reason why it continues to be on the top list of the costumes one might want to wear. No matter the occasion, this attire comes to the rescue for those who always struggle with an ever-existing problem that they have nothing to wear.  

Supriya wearing Red Saree with Metallic Belt on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebration.

Lately there it has been observed that a lot of innovation concerning how to drape and carry saree is coming along in the favored audiences’ ways. Now in the fashion world, we have a new trend settling itself ablaze in the eyes of the audiences as well as the wearer itself and that is none other than the “belt sarees”. 

What is a Belt saree and how to carry them? 

The ultimate love of Indian women has returned with a new update which is the addition of an accessory that is a belt that might be known to almost everyone. Merely adding a quirky or an embellished belt over your traditional six yards is like mix-matching ancient times with modern times.  Belt saree becoming a new sensation in the fashion world is just a contemporary twist given by designers to the Kamarband worn along with the saree. Kamarband  is an ornament that has been an integral part of our culture especially worn by brides or married women. It has always been a part of Indian attire and has been always loved by the wearer as it accentuates the curves making them look stunning and breathtaking. In short, this trend has always been in our culture but keeping in mind today’s audiences the designers and influencers have given it a modern touch along with a modern name that comes along with it.

Priyanka Sharma in Atlanta Intl Night Market for the Fashion show theme “Bollyglam Indofusion”

This trend is being heavily appreciated by everyone considering the number of  designs featuring this particular trend as it brings us back to our roots while also keeping ourselves connected to today’s fashion trends.  This trend of belting your saree around your waist just levels up your saree game and it is wonderful and equally astonishing how a mere accessory can change your whole look and amp up your personality. This trend got into the eyes of the public due to the frequent indulgence of celebrities who have on a lot many occasions carried it with a lot of elegance and grace. And as we all know, all we need is just one perfect public appearance of a celebrity with a graceful yet stunning outfit which automatically prompts us to follow the trend, and shortly after that outfit trend is buzzing all around the internet. This celeb-approved trend is currently being eyed by everyone and almost everyone who is amazed by this trend wants to at least try this once. 

 

Keeping the traditional factor intact and adding an oomph aspect to your dress, now what can be more trendy yet elegant than this style option and this is worth giving a try. And why wouldn’t you want to give it a try when you know a belt can cinch your waist and can beautifully accentuate your curves that are desired by everyone who wants to wear the saree.  

There are a plethora of options to choose from when it comes down to the belt. You can explore and choose how to create your own unique look. As per the occasion or as per your comfort you can venture around any options considering the versatility of the saree no option will disappoint you rather every time you choose different styles of the belt it would give you a different look every time. So how to style your saree with a twist that will give your attire a structure and would take your look a notch higher. Now you know the trick of how a mere addition of the belt can change a lot and the best part is that this styling tip is for all body types and needless to say a fun way to wear a saree. So now it’s high time that you may like to update your closet. 

 

Types of belts to choose from.

Now we know the styling tip to follow but the question arises that the market is filled up with loads of options and choosing one of them can be quite overwhelming for someone so to avoid that hurdle here are a few of those options if you are new to this and would like to experiment with your look. 

  • Leather belt

It is one of those versatile belts that finds its place in almost every wardrobe. Its usefulness not only lies in flowy maxis, pants, or dresses but now you can confidently pair it with your favorite saree to reveal your chic and edgy look. The finishing details the belt gives are worth noticing. The combination of the grungy leather belt with the elegance of the saree can rock your style game. 

Shuba Ganapathy Stunningly posting in “Detroit Hosts India Day” event
  • Fabric belt

Usually, the fabric belts that are added are of the same color or same pattern as the saree but that should not stop you from experimenting with your look. You can transform the fabric strip of your saree into a belt or which has a similar pattern as your saree. Many celebrities these days are getting their hands on this trend with these belts and they simply look classy and elegant. 

  • Corsets

Corsets are wide belts which are widely used to create the trendy belt saree look. Corsets have always been famous for being a staple wear in western dressing but adding it with sarees is just like forming another indo-western outfit filled with glamour and will certainly give you a well defined look. Well, who wouldn’t like a chicness given to their look by all means thanks to those corsets which give you a slender shape. 

  • Metallic Saree Belts

There are several metallic belts to choose from such as golden, bronze or silver metallic ones to give you that dazzling party look. These belts look as if they were meant to give a statement look. With this new look given to your saree you can make this your go-to-look for any occasion especially party occasions. 

Dimple Jain wearing Metallic Belt
  • Embellished belts

To add a bling to your whole look and make a stunning appearance do not forget to add this piece of belt. Just pair this up with a simple saree and you are all ready to be the center of attention and can turn many heads towards you.

Aish – Wearing Maharshtra Saree with Belt for India’s Independence Day event in US

Now taking all these cues you might have got an insight as to how exactly you are gonna accentuate and carry your look. These are just a few examples but experimentation especially when it comes to fashion won’t cause you harm and who knows you might end up creating a buzzing trend all across the internet.

So have fun with experimenting with color blocking, matching the embroideries and embellishments while choosing your perfect belt saree look. 




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

Can any girl not look pretty in a saree? The answer is definitely a ” NO, every girl would “! So is my love for sarees. This black silk saree saved especially for Shivrathri’s occasion turned into one of my favorite collections. Black and pink have a special aura, and the colors complement so well to each other to give an elegant look. Accessorized with simple jewelry, this look can be worn to any occasion temple or event or wedding, or to any event. My love for sarees is not new! It has a special story. Every girl’s first-ever worn saree will definitely be her mom’s saree. And so my love for sarees began when I first wore my mom’s saree for an event in my school teacher’s day event. I just instantly fell in love with the six yards of elegance and it was my first loved costume.

Not only just falling in love with sarees, but I also explored more different ways to tie saree and even won the ” Best attire ” subtitle during my fresher’s event in my B.tech college days. And that’s when my confidence boosted up and never went down.

From then till now no looking back. I wore multiple sarees to multiple events in different styles. In fact, When I won Mrs. India 2017 and represented India at the prestigious Mrs. Globe 2017 in China, my first official photo shoot round was in My favorite black plain saree with a sequence blouse. I represented Indian culture as best as I can and it attracted many eyes on a Global platform.

Saree has a unique beauty that no other costume can carry. From being sexy to classy you can carry it in multiple ways. In fact, a simple saree can make your look of the day. My go-to costume is definitely a saree for any event. Being in Singapore, I love to embrace Indian culture and have been trying to boost it in social media as much as I can.

Sneha Rao Kotte
Saree Enthusist.
Techie by profession in Singapore.
Mrs.India 2017
Mrs. India Globe 2017
Mrs. India Beauty Queen 2017


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Anjali Stunning Georgette Black Saree & Collar Neck Blouse

 

 

Sarees are for everyday, not just for special day

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/




Plain Saree with floral Blouse ..

So it was my sons first birthday celebrations in the month of September, I ran pillar to post for a decent outfit (brands these days cater very less to a woman of my size was my realization) which was like a dream for me.

Finally, the man of the house & myself decided to tailor make my #ootd for the D day.

Got a skirt made & teamed it with a ready blouse.. now the skirt fabric tuned out extra & my tailor suggested he would try & make a blouse for me… I was more than happy…

Turned out I was more excited about my blouse than the skirt; I started telling mister that I want a Saree in this shade (pointing to the Colour as my man sees Green as Blue; at times Maroon as Purple… his colour palette & mine are two different syllabuses)

Hubster who was already irate with my match this, match that for my ootd (do visit my gram to see the pics from that day) saree adding on got him loosing his calm…

While this was settling down, a parcel came as a ‘surprise’ ! It contained a Saree, a blouse fabric, fabric bookmarks & a handwritten cute note from _h.o.m.e.b.o.u.n.d_!

Turned out the Saree was exactly the same colour that I pointed out to my husband. Twinkle Mathur (Founder of _h.o.m.e.b.o.u.n.d_) was very happy to send this saree along with other goodies as a goodwill for me supporting her brand initially.

Today she’s grown organically & has launched her website … do check her page for the amazing artsy curations she does. She is supporting 50+ artisans and 100% handmade products.

She asked me to drape this dual tone gorgeous drape for my special occasion; Sareeing is always special … what say…?!
Also, the universe conspires for what one truly wishes for … isn’t it !!

Wish I had only asked for something bigger when Mr.God was in the ‘asthu’ mode..!

Can’t Thank you enough Twinkle for the token of appreciation !

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#sotd ~ a dual tone plain saree from _h.o.m.e.b.o.u.n.d_ teamed with a floral blouse, fabric had to be obviously from MysoreSareeUdyog .
Accessorised with some silver from FabIndiaOfficial !!

– Sheethal

https://www.instagram.com/mysareestori/




In Ajrakh Sarees, Do you know the meaning of Ajrakh…!!

Wearing a Black Ajrakh saree on Malai Cotton. Paired it with a mix-n-match Ajrakh blouse and silver jewelry.

From its centuries-old origins to the special process of its creation, Ajrakh is a unique form of block printing.

Ajrakh is an exclusively handcrafted block-printing technique that came to Kutch from Sindh some 400 years ago at the behest of the King of Kutch, who invited craftsmen from the Khatri community to come and practice their art on the banks of the Dhamadka river.

The term ‘Ajrakh’ means “keep it today.”
The cloth is made in a sixteen-step process of washing, dyeing, printing, and drying, with one step being performed in one day and the fabric being put to rest for the day. The ingredients for Ajrakh are all derived from nature, be it herbs and vegetable essence or natural minerals.

Traditionally Ajrakh was worn only by men from the pastoral community of the Kutch, but today it has become a fashion statement.

The natural dyes used in Ajrakh printing lend a unique characteristic to the fabric. During summers, it expands the pores of the fabric, making it easy for air to pass through. During winters, the pores of the fabric close, providing warmth. No wonder, they say that Ajrakh is suitable to wear around the year.

Being a die-heart fan of Ajrakh, I keep on adding Ajrakh Sarees to my wardrobe in different materials and colors.

 

– Debasree Ghoshal

https://www.instagram.com/debasreeghoshal/

Anjali Stunning Georgette Black Saree & Collar Neck Blouse

 

 

 

My favourite “Dubbaka Saree Story”

There is reason fairies wear blue!!! Its the color of magic!!

Me draped beautiful blue handloom Dubbaka revival weave cotton saree, which i bought from team of friends who were supporting weavers directly teamed up with kalamkari blouse.
Saree courtesy : Direct from weaver
Blouse : Numaish Exhibitions Dubai

1 years old pics, but my favourite “Dubbaka Saree Story”

Dubbaka is a small town in the Siddipet district of Telangana. The town is renowned for its temples and century-old traditional looms.
The major handloom variety of Siddipet was the Dubbaka sari with its exclusive butta designs, but the trend has changed in recent times.
The handlooms now use the process of tie and dye technique where the warp and weft are tie-dyed before they are woven for creating unique designs on finished fabric.

The town had once been a large center of handlooms. The decline over the years has been sharp; from lakhs of weavers in 1980s to thousands in 1990s.
Now, not more than a few hundred remain. Areas like Lacchapet, Ramakkapet, Habsipur, Chittapur are among the largest weaving sectors in the town.


It is said that earlier, these areas put together would notch up a turnover of several lakhs a year and traders from the neighboring state of Odisha would make a bee-line to the town to place orders.
Many weavers are now modernizing their looms and creating a good market for these saris by organizing regular exhibits.
Traditions are regaining prominence and the weavers are hopeful of a strong revival of the trade of Dubbaka saris.

Lakshmi Reddy

https://www.instagram.com/styled.by.lakshmi/




Proud to have this Gem in my wardrobe.

Once I had a chance to go to BANGALADESH (which was my first ever foreign tour) while posted in AGERTALA (TRIPURA).

After reaching DHAKA the first day evening shopping starts with DHAKAI sarees.
The shopkeeper shown us all types of there Dhakai Jamdani sarees . Muslin TANGAIL Jamdani Saree is one of them which supposed to be the royal sarees of ancient time. (proud to have in my wardrobe Today I’m wearing the same saree )
The importance of the same lies in quality and nature.
It is made up of cotton fabric which is also used in of the same lies in quality and nature. in medicine, dressmaking, and culinary arts.
The best advantage of this muslin sarees is that it can easily dry texture. There are varieties of colors available in muslin saris which can enhance your overall look and beauty. From patterns to quality, everywhere muslin sarees are ranked the best Saree.


Muslin Saree Features:
The muslin is the exotic fabric and most fascinating fabric used. Some of the features of muslin sarees are,
It is sensuous to touch.
It is extremely light in weight and high in quality.
It is also exotic to behold.
The Jamdani technique is used to provide traditional floral weavings.
The patterns are unique and adorable.
The muslin saris are fine enough to provide a complete edition of silk and cotton.
It gives a royal look and remains at a reasonable price.
#Sotd today I’m wearing TANGAIL Jamdani Saree as by the name, you can guess that this Jamdani came from the Tangail District of Bangladesh.
Tangail Jamdani Sarees rich with their Floral Designs & board motifs. paired with Brocade blouse from Fabindia would be perfect as an evening wear look gorgeous in this ancient weave hand woman in intricate motifs lightweight comfortable and elegant.
Proud to have this 💎 in my wardrobe.

– Niran Sood

https://www.instagram.com/niransood/




“The saree that you are wearing is from Orissa…. it is called……”

“This saree dates back to the era when my knowledge of sarees was not broad enough to identify which Indian states they belonged to.

I wore this on a ‘Saree Thursday’ to office, when a gentleman from my team said,

“Priyanka, the saree that you are wearing is from Orissa , it’s called Sambalpuri.”

Not just that, he also recommended that I visit Odisha Bhavan in Vashi( Navi Mumbai) that houses shops selling authentic Odisha handloom, which is definitely on my bucket list!

Now something about Sambalpuri Saree.

The major components of the design are Shells, Flowers, Wheels , with geometric design along the borders, also known as Ikkat.

A Sambalpuri sari is a traditional handwoven ikat or saree wherein the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving.

These saris first became popular outside the state when the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi started wearing them.
To provide protection to the weavers practicing this art, the handloom silk saris manufactured in Sambalpur and Berhampur in Odisha were included in the Government of India’s Geographical Indications registry.

These sarees are considered to be the most famous handloom created weave of Twelve yards.

Source : Priyanka Pradhan

https://www.instagram.com/prachingatha/