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Sarees – Yeh dil maange more | Madhu Sakam

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My love saga for ethnic saree wear started in AP south India and continues here in the US. I feel nothing makes a Desi woman more beautiful than carrying a saree in a dignified and elegant manner. As I received a lot of compliments if I adorn in saree compared to any other western wear. Though I may sound a little biased with my obsession with saree, I truly feel that south Asian facial lady features can magnify well in ethnic saree wear. Last year when I participated in a beauty contest I proudly wore a multi-color saree embellished with small sequins. Accessorized my saree with a metallic belt across my waist while doing a fashion ramp walk as part of the contest’s selection round.

I am proud to say I am a shopaholic :), as I like pampering myself with stuff I adore. Especially during Covid’s gloomy lockdown phase-I couldn’t travel to India for a few years. My mother and sister tried to ship a few sarees for me in between, still, I was passionate to browse online to buy more sarees to treat myself. No matter what people may judge reading this, personally, this is something that always makes me happy. After all, it’s a form of self-love that’s cheerful. A typical Asian women’s mentality is to please her family by stretching her runtime schedule around the clock. In this whole marathon run, they forget to please themselves within their financial liberties. I strongly advocate that every woman dedicate some time to self-love, whether it can be learning a new hobby or little shopping that we can afford, we shouldn’t hesitate in treating ourselves with small pleasantries.

Coming to my personal choices in picking saree I have few preferences to categorize. Anything in bright color shades or pastel palette colors attracts me first, secondary aspect if it’s of any beautiful embellished embroidery or mirror work then it will definitely steal all my attention.

Of course, in recent years I learned better sense in picking the right fabrics and became wise in choosing the right colors that I can explore or opt for. I also gift sarees to my friends and relatives on special occasions. Gifts hand picking is something I cherish, it’s even more gratifying if they wear my gifted saree and send me back those pictures. I cherish and save them as memories for a lifetime. I am heading to India in a few days after four years of long gap. I am excited to shop for the latest trendy sarees in person, Kyunki yeh dil maange more 🙂

Madhu Sakam
Mrs South Asia world Elite beauty contest runner up




Saree-Makes woman feel like Queen-Bhavana

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A fashion statement and unique apparel by itself, sareeing has always been an exciting affair to me.
Especially after moving to the United States of America where I thought saree draping was completely out of choice as apparel.
I still remember those days when I was around 6 years to 7, and when I used to sneak into my mom’s closet to drape her fancy sarees and look at myself in the mirror when she was away from home. The joy and excitement I felt back then are the same now, when I drape a saree for any occasion.

Initially when I moved to the USA, I felt that I would forget the art and skill of draping a saree, because it wouldn’t be an everyday attire to wear on,nor would I be able to get out of the house draping a saree. The myth and belief that all my wedding sarees would be wasted was then waived off, when I slowly started draping sarees for small pooja (Hindu Prayers), Temple visits or even for festivities like Diwali and Navarathri. I found a few saree groups on Facebook, where saree draping and clicking pictures to send them in those groups was fun. I found back my enthusiasm for saree draping, and slowly saree draping became a passion to me, I made sure to put use all the sarees I had in my closet. There was one particular group on Facebook where a moderator of the group volunteered and asked the members to participate in saree draping on all the 9 days of Navarathri in the month of October, to drape a particular color of saree on a each day of Navarathri. It was like a time table to follow, sounds fun right!

Yes, it was absolute fun and an exciting experience to choose a saree for the day corresponding to the particular color, also to choose the matching accessories for my saree, I made sure to arrange all my 9 sarees according to the color scheme and also made sure to arrange the respective accessories. Since it was the first year I made sure that I have the colors of saree to coordinate with the particular color of the day. I am so proud that from then I have followed this for Navarathri, 3 years in a row, and I can’t wait for this year to continue the tradition for the 4th consecutive year.

I also found another Facebook private group that is run by an amazing admin exclusively for saree draping and especially when it was created during the covid pandemic year, it was a great start for virtual saree meet-up, where we had zoom video calls and we ended up playing games, singing and dancing online, it was a pleasure socializing with women even though we couldn’t get out of the house, and now these events have changed into in-person meetings and have started meeting up on a weekend every month, where we have a theme to drape a saree and coordinate with other women.

The fun and joy of saree draping have now doubled. For the same group during the pandemic, I draped a saree and performed yoga moves for a contest and won the 2nd position. It was a moment of pride, not because I won a gift, but because I was able to carry a saree with ease and grace while performing the most difficult yoga moves.

I also recently had this amazing opportunity to attend an Indian wedding function of my husband’s office colleague with family. I draped a soft silk saree in baby pink and matched a dark pink blouse with matching accessories.

Needless to say, a saree is always an attire that makes a woman feel like a queen, and the elegance that it gives is at par with beauty. Thank you so much Sareeing Official for giving me a chance to pen about my Saree draping experience.

Bhavana Yoganand




“Saree” My style statement of fashion – Richa Kesharwani

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My passion for Indian culture and heritage, which dates back to my early years, is what inspired me to wear sarees. As we become older, we frequently abandon our basic principles in favor of what our generation refers to as the “New Cool”. and start doing or wearing things that make us uncomfortable. Even though I had always been drawn to a variety of trendy clothes, as I got older I realized how much I really loved everything “desi”. I started to like dressing in a slightly traditional Indian manner and being trendy.

 

The saree, which I always considered to be the most fashionable and in-vogue item of clothing, is a minimum 6-yard saree woven with gorgeous textiles, originally from various regions of India, and created using a variety of regional art techniques.

In order to symbolize a mix of Indian culture with western fashion, I brought various saree draping styles that are seen in my photographs, along with jeans and a top. I bring forth a real Indian elegance and India’s vivid and most civilized attire by pairing my various saree fabrics with handcrafted and ethnic tops.

 I was truly inspired by the way Indian women, like my mother and grandmothers, handled everything while managing their children and household chores while wearing a 6-yard saree. I also wondered how comfortable it could possibly be until I wore my mother’s silk saree for the first time while sporting an Indian look by pairing it with traditional Indian jewelry. 

There isn’t a specific type of fabric that I adore when it comes to wearing sarees, but the one that draws me in the most is Indian art silk that has been dyed in vibrant Indian colors and weaved with golden zari. I recently wore a red Banarsi silk saree with gold zari thread work and a large pallu.

 I showed a beautiful Maharashtrian cultural elegance in my Paithani silk 9-yard saree with an exquisite zari border styling in nauvari look while competing in the “Miss India” national costume round. For my gracious Indian look, I was chosen as “Miss Diva 2022”. 

 

In particular, I was greatly praised for my Indian graceful appearance by larger corporate officials visiting from different countries abroad and serving as an inspiration for sarees when I proudly wore my Chanderi silk hand-painted saree with art design during my office corporate meetings and parties. 

Kanjeevaram silk is one of the reasons I fell in love with sarees because of its exquisite temple designs, floral Buttas, and stripes mixed with a blend of colors. A single vibrant color saree weaved with three silk threads and twisted with gold and silver wire just compels me to present myself in a mesmerizing Indian look during weddings and home functions.

My Mysore royal silk saree, which is simple and has borders with elaborate gold and silver zari work, constantly draws me to wear it while working.

 

 A must-have item in my wardrobe is my Kosa silk collection, a Tussar silk variation from the state of Chattisgarh that is made from Indian silkworm and cocoon and prized for its softness and purity.

I still have 30 more regional Indian saree variants to discover, ranging from 6 to 9 yards, and I’m excited to design them in a distinctive, ethnic fashion that is still luxurious and exquisite as part of my never-ending quest and passion for sarees.

Richa Kesharwani




Queen in Nature | Sowmya Sri

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In today’s fast-paced world a crisis that has brought this world down on its knees is climate change. Environmental implications of global climate change have already been observed. Glaciers have receded, ice on rivers and lakes has broken up earlier, plant and animal ranges have altered, and trees have begun to bud earlier. Global climate change is having the effects that experts projected in the past which is rapid sea-level rise due to ice loss.
Many people believe that climate change is primarily associated with increased temperatures. However, the spike in temperature is just the beginning. Changes in one place might impact changes in others because the Earth is a system in which everything is interrelated.

Droughts, water scarcity, severe fires, rising sea levels, flooding, melting polar ice, catastrophic storms, and dwindling biodiversity are all examples of climate change’s repercussions. It is high time when the world needs to take strict action regarding it. While individuals may not be able to make significant reductions in emissions to keep climate change under control, personal action is crucial in elevating the importance of climate change issues among governments and companies. Using your influence as a customer, client, voter, and active citizen will result in far-reaching improvements.


Environmentalists have started a number of campaigns to rectify the harm that has been done, such as Save Soil, which has lately garnered a lot of traction. Fortunately, we have folks who are always giving their all for this noble cause. There are various ways you may reach out to act towards fixing this global catastrophe, whether it’s through propagating movements by being present on the ground or by influencing others through social media activities.
Sowmyasri Thalanki, who was just named Ms. Biosphere is one of these individuals. She is an environmentalist, is an expert in the fashion arena, and was awarded the title of Ms. Biosphere India, 2022. There are many notable works done by her as she is an active participant in social work.

What provoked us to talk about this pageant winner is how she is influencing the people to act towards saving the ecosphere through her posts which have a tint of retro vibe dominated by tints of earthy colors.

She’s wearing a flowery saree in the photo above, which gives off beautiful spring feelings. It combines two unique colors, turquoise and dark blue which are the most cherished colors in the hydrosphere, in a beautiful way. Pink flower motifs are quite fashionable since they highlight the attractiveness of the garment’s hue. By wearing a necklace, earrings, bracelet, and ring, she attempted to balance out the accessories. The borders of this saree have a highly crafted golden design, and she matched the golden and turquoise color scheme with her accessories. She kept the style of her blouses neutral by choosing a sleeveless plain top with a simple pattern.

Sowmya’s choice of saree in the top photo gives off a nostalgic aura. The vibrant yellow color appreciates the beauty of the Lithosphere of our Mother Earth. Indeed, she exudes a colorful atmosphere, but it is the ruffles that give this outfit its distinct character. The pink ruffles on this yellow saree mirror the pink flower motifs on the saree. Despite the fact that the blouse has a distinct design, it is unique. She enhanced her outfit by wearing it with hanging earrings.

She is wearing a baby pink saree with a neutral structure in the top photo, but the show-stealer is the blouse she is wearing. The color of the saree compliments the rare tint shown by the atmosphere. It has exquisitely embroidered needlework that is subtle but spectacular. It includes a net on the sleeves, which is embellished with embroidery to complete the design. The embroidered blouse is well balanced by the simple baby pink saree. She completed her ensemble by wearing matching earrings and a necklace. She also wore a belt to define her waist, which enhanced her style by not only emphasizing her form but also giving her a more defined look than normal. Even a basic saree may look stylish when paired with a belt.


Her sense of style in her dress selections complements her work ethic. She exemplifies gratitude for what we have and perseverance in recognizing our abilities. Every human being has a unique collection of skills, talents, and abilities, which is why we have variety. You never know what influence your expertise might have on this cause so do not leave any stone unturned.
The increased reach and scope of social media have allowed people to influence and motivate others to strive for our common good. As a result, this role is equally significant, and seeing someone who has been given the title and is working tirelessly in their field inspires optimism for addressing the situation.




Unquenchable love for handlooms – Sudha’s Journals

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There are several situations in which a kid is inspired by their surroundings and wants to imitate what piques their attention; such was the case with me, but little did I realize that the love I was about to feel for this clothing would last a lifetime and would only become stronger with time.
When I was a youngster, I used to enjoy seeing my mother, grandmothers, and other elders drape a saree. I used to dress up in a towel as a saree and pretend to be a teacher when I was little. I initially wore a Kanjeevaram saree at a function when I was 13 years old. I used to think of myself as the queen of my domain. My love for 6-yards began when I was six years old. Even though I’m 45 years old, I still like sarees. I’ve never felt self-conscious about wearing a saree. The love becomes stronger with each passing day. The collection I’m creating I would like to pass to my little angel. Although I will not force her to like it, I am interested in seeing it through the eyes of an adult and seeing whether she feels the same way I do.

Even though I’m doing domestic chores, business work, traveling, or Yoga, I enjoy draping a saree. I’m now riding my bike while wearing a saree. When a woman wears a saree, she is inundated with queries and comments such as “You look lovely.” “Are you able to put on a saree?” “How long did it take you to drape this saree?” and so on. As a result, sarees are excellent conversation starters. So, if you want to strengthen your bonds with like-minded people, nothing beats a saree. Likewise, I learned a lot from my Saree Sakhis (friends).

I learned about handlooms and other types of sarees from my interactions with like-minded people who shared my enthusiasm for sarees, and it quickly became my ambition to have my own collection. Because they each have their own niche, I can’t tell them apart. When I initially joined Instagram, I learned about different weaves and crafts. In my area, I used to only see georgette, chiffon, Crape, Kanjivaram, and Bengali cotton sarees.

When I witness weavers’ work, I am filled with adoration and reverence. When you purchase a handloom saree, you are assisting a small group of weavers who are fighting to keep their craft alive in the face of the industry loom and people’s aversion to tradition. I’m not sure how to convey it to them, so as a token of gratitude I purchase their weavings and handicrafts. A handloom saree is made entirely by hand. It’s distinct because of the personal touch. Of course, they require a little more attention than an industrial loom, but after you’ve followed the cleaning and maintenance instructions to the letter, you’ll have it for years to come. As a result, it is a prudent investment that will pay off in the long run.
My enthusiasm for this has only risen with time, and I want to disseminate it as much as possible.
I want everyone to see how beautiful these handloom sarees are.

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Samantha’s Saree – in the event ‘Save Soil movement’

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In order to solve the soil catastrophe, well-known Yoga master and spiritual advocate Sadhguru founded the Save Soil movement, which unites individuals from all over the world to advocate for soil health and to assist national leaders as they implement policies and initiatives aimed at boosting the organic content of cultivable soil. This global movement aims to encourage a conscientious attitude to soil and the earth as a whole. Showing governments throughout the world that their constituents desire policies that rejuvenate the environment and soil is one of the movement’s primary goals. 

As part of his “Save Soil” Movement, Sadhguru visited the Gachibowli stadium on Wednesday. He addressed a big gathering in Hyderabad on the Save Soil Movement. He promoted an understanding of the significance of soil maintenance. By bringing people from all walks of life together to fight for soil health and to help national leaders in enacting national policies and measures to increase the organic content in cultivable soil, Sadhguru created the Save Soil worldwide movement to address the soil problem. Many influential people, politicians, humanitarians, and celebrities were among the luminaries that attended the occasion. 

Celebrity involvement increases a movement’s reputation and opens up new areas. The celebrity effect is the capacity of well-known persons to influence others. Celebrities may boost a movement’s reputation and appeal by promoting it thoroughly thanks to their loyal fanbase. 

With such intentions actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu was also invited, and she actively participated in it. 

Samantha looked lovely for the event in a saree. She shared pictures of herself on Instagram wearing the gorgeous saree. 

 

Silk sarees from the handcrafted luxury line Raw Mango are perfect for parties and other social gatherings. The saree has prominent yellow borders around the black and natural striped pattern. She color complimented the cause with her choice for her outfit and this is needless to say she looked divine in the outfit. Being composed of a silk warp and weft, it has a silky surface. Samantha paired her saree with a yellow, sleeveless shirt with a round collar. Her saree is worth 32,800 rupees.

Our ‘Dhara’ Mashru sari features black and natural stripes with a bold yellow border.It is composed of a silk warp and weft, resulting in a smooth silk surface that is loved and recognized for its possibilities, sumptuous tactility and outwardly lustre.
Natural variations in colours and weave are part of the textile, as it is handwoven.
– Raw Mango

Samantha finished off the look with a dazzling set of gold hoops and rings. The model wore natural hair with a center part, winged eyeliner, mascara-coated lashes, mild smoky eyelids, a glossy pink lip color, dewy skin, and little makeup. 

When people and groups at the grassroots level are developed, fostered, and connected both to the movement’s purpose and via connections amongst its members’ social movements are more likely to thrive.

If we wait for somebody or something else to change, nothing will change. The people we have been searching for are us. We are altering what we wish to. So, before it’s too late, we must encourage and gather our forces to act swiftly in support of his just cause.

 

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Celebrating pride month with the proudest woman | Sneha Malik

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Saree is a feeling not a fabric and this is what I’ve loved and learned over the years.
Being born in a different body and then self realising that I’m a woman and a beautiful Transwoman. Since it’s a pride month and I’m accepting the way I’m.
We all are beautiful and we all women have this quality of accepting everything and everyone equally.

My first experience with saree was at the age of 25 when I was in a different land and then I realised it’s super hard to carry.
But over the years I realised that it’s one of the purest form of being feminine feelings within you. It’s a fabric of love , acceptance and greatness we women carry along. I wish I could wear it each and everyday in my life. And things are changing and I’m that part of a change as well. Thanks for always loving this beautiful “Naari” among you. Trust me, transwoman are woman too. And they’re equally gorgeous as you’re seeing in these pictures of mine.

Let me share my few experiences here. I went out for the first time in Saree in city where no one knew me actually.
I shared my feelings with one of my female friend and she was lucky to be the part of this beautiful outing. She told me I’ll wear the suit but you should wear the saree. I luckily found a make up artist in my city and then we both went to get ready from her. It took us a while in getting ready and I realised that day that why women take too long to get ready. It was just insane and approximately took me 4 hours to get ready and go out.

We went to a restaurant where LGBTQ people are accepted and everyone welcomed us so nicely. We had great talks and great food with lots of pictures got clicked together. It was such a perfect day of my life and I felt this is me and this is what I always wanted to be.

Why transwoman are not treated well in our country ? When the society’s will realise we are also normal people ? Why there is such taboo created among the societies ?

We can change it if we all are together in this but need support of each of you. I’ve done multiple outings later on with the same feeling and enthusiasm and they all are reflected here in the pics I’m sharing. Everyone is unique and everyone has their struggles so just respect and love everyone in this life.

Happy Sareeing…!!!

– Sneha Malik




Saree speaks louder than you | Mithali Raj

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On Wednesday 10 June 2022, Mithali Raj announced her retirement from international cricket in all formats. Given Mithali’s role as a pioneer of women’s cricket in India, the decision symbolizes the end of an era for the sport in India. In 232 One-Day Internationals, she scored 7805 runs at an average of 50.7 in a 22-year career. Her inspiring leadership and outstanding hitting helped the Indian side reach the finals of the 2017 50-over World Cup. Several Indian female cricketers credit her with inspiring them to pursue the sport professionally. Mithali Raj, the first woman to receive the renowned Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, has always emphasized that she hoped her accomplishments would encourage young girls throughout the country to follow their aspirations and be change agents. Since making her international debut as a 16-year-old, Mithali has faced official disinterest for most of her career and maintained herself motivated to go on and score heavily. This 22-year contribution to Indian cricket is invaluable because she has motivated a generation of young women to take up the sport seriously.

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Above is one of her posts in which she perfectly displays the beauty of Indian women in the sports field by gracing both her profession and her culture. As she already states in her post that “Every saree speaks louder than you, as I am well aware! It never advises you to blend in; instead, it encourages you to stand out.” she insists women start living their life on her own terms as its high time to show the world that the women can do it too. She effortlessly overcomes the challenges of playing in a saree and proves to the world that nothing can stop you from reaching your goals if you set your mind to it. The saree she’s wearing is a metaphor for people’s preconceptions about women in sports or any other job, and her wearing it on the field is a secret message to all those naysayers that anything is possible. Sport improves the physical and mental fitness of its participants, as well as their confidence and ability to cooperate with others and make complicated decisions — all while providing a source of income. Sport is a blessing in women’s lives. All those girls who believe there is no place for women cricketers in India are wrong, according to Mithali, and her life’s story will be vital in debunking this notion.
“It will also encourage many young ladies who aspire to be cricket players.” Many young ladies want to play the sport but have never seen it on television, so they believe they have no chance. This would provide them with several opportunities to dream,” as she said in her interviews.

Sport may help people move up the social ladder, improve their health, and increase their income. It’s a bad idea to restrict half of the people from enjoying the pleasures of sports. In India, a substantial percentage of females are still forbidden from going out to play, study, or work. Mithali and her peers in other sports are motivating females to participate in sports, which is a wonderful contribution to the country. Mithali is one of the game’s living legends. Her perseverance has brought her to the top, and her tale is sure to inspire many more girls to represent India on the field of play.
Throughout her two-decade career, she has influenced many people. Not only women but also men cricketers may learn from her narrative of hard effort and achievement.
As she bids farewell to her professional career we would like to wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

 

Image source : Mithali Raj in CitiIndia & MasterCardIndia

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