Saree – Indian Traditional Wear
Saree is an Indian traditional costume worn by females. It
is a long cloth that goes from four to nine yards long and it is draped in
various styles. Saree is a national dress in India. But besides that formal
tag, it is a garment that accentuates the beauty of an Indian woman to the
fullest. Saree is also one of the most versatile clothes. There is a type of
saree for every occasion. Different types of sarees are worn on different
occasions.
Sarees are made from many different types of materials and
decorated with many different styles of embroidery. The different types of
materials all create different textures and styles of drapes and therefore very
much shapes the overall look of the saree. The embroidery must also match the
material of the saree. The various types of sarees are:
1.Georgette Sarees
One of the most common materials used for modern sarees is
georgette. This is a reasonably sheer lightweight fabric which is slightly
heavier and less opaque then chiffon. This makes georgette sarees ideal for
creating pleats and creates an elegant saree drape. Georgette is often made of
silk or polyester and has a slightly springy quality which makes it move on
it’s own. This is again ideal for the saree pleats when walking and the saree
drape. On a georgette sari you can have both lighter and heavier types of
embroidery and any type of print. A versatile sari and Indian suit material.
2. Chiffon Sarees
Chiffon is a material which gives an elegant floating
appearance to any outfit and especially to the Indian sari. A chiffon sari,
being so elegant is ideal for evening wear. Chiffon is a sheer lightweight
fabric which creates a lightweight sari which is suited to both light and
heavier embroidery. Chiffon can be made from silk, nylon or polyester.
3. Silk Sarees
Silk is a material famously associated with the Indian sari.
Traditionally silk sarees have been considered a sign of wealth. Silk sarees
these days are less common although silk sarees still create a real look of
elegance and are often simple and light to manage. Silk sarees have a natural
shine which is great for showcasing traditional Indian prints.
4. Crepe sarees
Crepe is an increasingly popular material used for both
sarees and in Indian fashion in general. Crepe is a woven or knitted fabric and
often regarded as a luxurious material. Crepe sarees have a great drape and
fall, again making crepe sarees perfect for evening wear.
5. Cotton Sarees
5. Cotton Sarees
Cotton sarees are often light-weight and easy care sarees.
Cotton sarees are normally associated with a more casual sari style.
6. Bandhani Sarees
The bandhani sari can be traced back to its roots in
Rajasthan and Gujarat in India. The bandhani print in both Indian fashion and
Indian sarees has seen a recent revival. Bandhani sarees and prints are
recognisable by their distinct tie-dye print.
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