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Proud to have this Gem in my wardrobe.

Posted on March 3, 2022November 19, 2022 by Sareeing Official

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……”

Posted on March 3, 2022November 19, 2022 by Sareeing Official

“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/

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/

Have you heard about “Dhakai Jamdani”?

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

I had a great time with my friends in office. I used to go down every day after my lunch and that was my favorite place for clicking photos. We used to have a lot of fun together. I have a lot of memories of my office days. These photos popped up in my Google memories today. , and it made me remember of how it was.

Here I am wearing a authentic Dhakai Jamdani, a purchase from a store of Dhaka during my last trip to Bangladesh.

Dhakai Jamdani is named after the city of Dhaka, one of most ancient textile weaving centers in Bangladesh,. Dhakai Jamdani from Bangladesh are the original and the finest sarees with the most elaborate workmanship. This is a supplementary weft technique of weaving, where the artistic motifs are produced by a non-structural weft, in addition to the standard weft that holds the warp threads together. The standard weft creates a fine, sheer fabric while the supplementary weft with thicker threads adds the intricate patterns to it. . The pattach work thus created is unparalleled. It is possible to create intricate designs with the supplementary weft. The designs can be floral, geometric or abstract. . There are many distinct patterns in this weave that are created by placing different points of the warp threads on different parts of the loom. The warp threads are divided into horizontal lines. The wefts are added at different parts of the horizontal lines. The patterns formed by this technique are referred to as the pattach.

It is one of the most time and labour-intensive forms of hand loom weaving, and is considered one of the finest varieties of the artistic textile of Bangladeshi weavers. The warp and weft, which are made of handspun cotton, demand exacting, painstakingly repetitive weaving. The textile is not dyed, and, because the warp is tighter than the weft, the fabric takes a shape of its own. , showing the weave, with a hard, bare hand-spun cotton warp and a soft, fine, handspun cotton weft. The finished product is soft; the fabric counts a single thread in thickness (dhar) of approximately five thousand spi (seven thousand spi is the highest quality). ”.

Now a days I see many brands selling Indian Jamdanis in the name of Dhakai Jamdani or simply Dhakai, some of them are not even handloom. There is no harm in selling those sarees, but it is unfair and unethical to misguide the customers and cheat them by selling wrong products. Authentic Dhakai Jamdanis are rarely available in India and available only in some genuine places. And the price is also quite high compared to the Indian ones because of its labour intensive technique. Dhakai Jamdani is never available in cheaper price. So gather some knowledge about the product before you purchase something from such sellers. . . this will not just help us to get the right product but also helps the artisans community that are keeping the tradition alive.

Papiya Bhattacharjee

Entrepreneur, Perfluencer, Saree Enthusiast, Photographer, Traveler

To know more about her and her stories : https://www.instagram.com/papiyas.loom.story/

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/

Celebrating Festivals in Sarees | Sankranti Story

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

Festivals play an important part in every part of India. Joy and fervour are essential for the festivities. Sankranti is celebrated all over India. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated across the country with different names like Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bhogi, Pongal, Makara Vilakku, Bihu, etc. Each state celebrates the festival as per their culture and tradition.

One of the most important festivals of Tamilnadu is the harvest festival known as Pongal or Thai Pongal that is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

It’s celebrated over a period of 4 days.

Bhogi – The 1st day which marks the last day of the Tamil month, Maarghazhi. People discard old belongings and celebrate new possessions.
Surya Pongal – People wake up early, have an oil bath and worship The Sun God and thank him for the harvest. It also marks the first day of the Tamil month Thai. A new claypot is used to make the main dish, Sweet Pongal, with rice, milk and jaggery, and offered as prasadam. When the milk boils and overflows, everyone claps and chants, “Pongalo Pongal”. The ceremony captures the essence of the word Pongal which means to boil or overflow. It symbolizes the richness and abundance in the homes of one and all.
Mattu Pongal – On this day, the farm animals like cows and the ox are worshipped as they help the farmers in raising the crop. The animals are decorated in vibrant colours and tilak is applied and they are taken around in the villages.
Kaanum Pongal – The last day is also known as Karinaal in some parts of Tamilnadu. On this special occasion, sisters in the family pray for the welfare and wellbeing of their brothers. Sun God is worshipped and along with sweet Pongal, sugarcane is offered to the god. Small colourful rice balls are offered and arranged on banana leaves. This signifies the prayers for all our loved ones.

Folk songs and dances are performed on this day.

Throughout all these days, putting traditional Kolams in front of our homes is an important aspect. Each day an elaborate feast of sambar, varieties of tughails (Chutney), pacchadies (Raita), aviyal, mor kuzhambu (kadi), mixed vegetable kootu, poriyals (subzis), ven pongal (khichdi), a variety of mixed rice and sweets and payasams are prepared. Dressing up in traditional attire is also a part of the festivities. The women folk drape themselves in beautiful kanjeevarams while the men dress themselves in off-white veshti (dhoti) and angavastram and silk shirts or kurtas.

Kanjeevaram silk sarees are one of the most desired sarees in India as the handwoven Kanjeevaram silk has a quality and feel like no other fabric in India. The fabric is considered to be one of the most durable and strong fabrics.The saree is made of three Silk threads twisted together with the silver wire it becomes more durable. Due to the production cost of silk, exhaustive manufacturing process, their unique design, skilled craftsmen, excessive use of colourful threads, the need for them to be hand woven and due to the use of silver in the saree threads this fabric is very expensive.

Pic 1 – I have draped myself in this beautiful bright blue Kanjeevaram saree with a red border which has golden butties all over. This saree is around 20 years old and was my first ever Kanjeevaram silk saree, gifted to me by a dear friend for her wedding.

The Coimbatore cotton is also known as Kovai Kora Cotton. It is made from a blend of silk and cotton. A superior quality cotton yarn is mixed with traditional silk to produce kora cotton. The sarees have bright colored borders and the designs usually have shining gold zari in them. The required designs are weaved first in the loom using the combinations of colored cotton and silk threads and the borders are added later.

Pic 2 – I have adorned myself in a very bright green and red Kovai Kora cotton saree which I won in a Giveaway contest that I participated in on Instagram a year ago. It was my first ever Kora Cotton from Coimbatore.

The glory of the traditional Madisar which is also known as Koshavam is a typical way in which a saree is worn by the Tamil Brahmin women. The “Koshavam” style means that the drape goes between the legs, in the same typical manner that is used by the men folk to tie veshti or dhoti. The usual Koshavam style requires more material that is around 9-yards. It is, in fact, two five-yard saris stitched together unlike the current modern version of saree which needs only 6-yards of fabric. The Madisar style of draping is usually worn by women after their marriage.

The name Madisar is however typically associated with Tamil Brahmins with two sub-styles: the Iyer kattu (tie) and the Iyengar kattu (tie). The Iyer draping style is very different from the Iyengars. Iyers drape the Pallu (the layer of sari which comes over one’s shoulder) over the right shoulder while Iyengars wear it over the left shoulder. Both Iyer and Iyengar Brahmin women are supposed to wear madisars at religious ceremonies, occasions, such as the wedding, seemantham (a religious ceremony conducted for a first pregnancy), pujas and at even death ceremonies. Today, madisar is hardly worn as a daily wear but the elderly women in the family are accustomed to drape themselves in madisar and still wear them. It is a convention that the first Madisar a woman wears is usually araku in colour (maroon or red) but nowadays, it is being worn in other colours also according to people’s choices. They are also available in a variety of materials such as silk, cotton, cotton-silk blends, polyester -cotton blends, etc.

Pic 3 – Here, I am wearing this lovely grey silk cotton saree with a blue border that has golden butties all over in Madisaru style. This is actually a 6-yards saree which I have draped into a 9-yards. These days a version of the madisar is also tied using the 6-yard saree. Though it is not a tradition, it is easier and more convenient to wear.

– Nanidni Venigopalan

My Favorite Yellow Saree | Overthinking Aquarian

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

If you ask me to pick my most favorite saree from my collection – without a second thought I know which one it would be. No, it is not my wedding saree! But before I tell you which one it is, let me tell you how I got it and why it is my favorite.

About 10 years ago, while I was pursuing my studies in the US, I went to India during my semester break. On a casual Saturday afternoon, I made shopping plans with my cousin and we decided to go to General Bazaar, a very well-known shopping market in Secunderabad. It is popularly referred to as a twin-city of Hyderabad, the capital of the south-Indian state of Telangana.

With tiny shops on either side of a narrow street, this busy street-side market is usually bustling with shoppers walking in and out of shops trying to get the best bargains. You can hear the shopkeepers sitting at the cash counters, calling you in either Telugu or Hindi – “Madam, Madam, dresses, sarees, kotha collection chudandi Madam”, “Andar aao Madam, naya collection dekho” (come inside, see our new collection of sarees, dresses).

It was almost sunset and all the shopping made us hungry. Hands full of shopping bags and with hope to find a chaat/pani-puri wala, we were exiting the market. As I was passing by the last couple of shops, through the display windows of a shop, I laid my eyes on a saree. Bright mango-yellow in color, green and golden floral motifs all over, with a hint of pink and golden zari on the border, it was beautiful. I went in. “How much is this saree?”, I asked, pointing to it. “Only Two Thousand Rupees madam, pure handloom cotton, very good quality, take it!” – said one of the shop assistants.

As a student in the US, I rarely had occasions to wear sarees. I never even purchased a saree by myself before. Confused, I gave my cousin an elbow nudge and whispered, “Is this worth the price?”. She looked at me and said – “Do you really want to buy a cotton saree? It is difficult to drape. When will you even wear it?” I had no answer. “Buy something flowy and easy to drape, instead” – she suggested. I shrugged, looked at the sari indecisively and walked out of the shop. Two servings of pani-puri and an auto-rickshaw ride later, we reached home. The saree was forgotten.

Few days later, I happened to go to the same market. This time I was alone. I passed by the same shop and the yellow saree was still there in the display window. Convinced that I needed that saree, I went in and bought it. Very happy with my purchase, I went home and showed it to Amma. “Saree is nice, but when will you wear it? It will just sit in your cupboard”, Amma said. And that is exactly what happened. A few days later, I went back to the US. The saree sat in my cupboard, forgotten yet again.

Two years passed. I came back to India, I got married. Determined to wear only sarees as a new bride, I went through the cupboard at my Mom’s house and there it was – that yellow saree, still new and crisp. A few days later, as newly-weds, me and my husband were invited to have lunch at a relative’s place. I decided to wear my yellow saree, being extra careful to drape it as elegantly as possible. My husband was waiting for me outside. “Are you done getting ready?” – he asked, leaning on his bike and looking into his phone. “Yes, ready, ready, let’s go!” I stepped out of the house as I said bye to my Mother-in-law. I walked around my husband towards the rear of the bike. He gave me a side glance, smiled and started the bike. I turned to sit sideways behind him and he said “Looking very good, this saree suits you well!”.

– Overthinking Aquarian