An Ode to Weaves and Weavers – Fashion Show by Shravan Kumar

June 21^st 2016 marked a new beginning in the history of Handlooms as celebrated designer Shravan Kumar in association with Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, unveiled his latest couture line up called “An Ode to Weaves and Weavers”, an annual event that not only pays tribute to all the weavers of India but also aims for their upliftment in society.

The fashion show held here saw over 30 supermodels flouncing down a temple-themed ramp, displaying an eclectic range of indigenous Indian weaves, from length and breadth of the country. If that was not enough, eminent Tollywood actors, sports persons and business bigwigs also turned up, dressed in designer handloom finery.

The 34-minute show, that had six segments and over 108 garments, saw an eclectic mix of weaves, all end to end handloom sarees like Khadis, Mangalagiris, Narayanpet, Benaras, Kanchipuram, Chanderi, Paithanis, Salem, Venkatgiri, Uppada and Pochampally from the remotest locations.

 

Celebrated South Indian actress Anushka Shetty, the show stopper of the show left everybody gaping in awe as she walked the ramp in a black Kanchipuram silk saree with splendid gold zari work on the pallu and contrast blouse.

 

 

The designer with a penchant for working with handlooms, Shravan on one occasion said, “Weavers in India, who are the inheritors of an age-old handloom legacy, are unable to survive with the pittance they make. We need to act soon before we lose this rich legacy. Our weaves are our national heritage.”

Praising the efforts of the designer and the weavers in general, the General Manager Mr. Neil Paterson signed off saying, “We feel proud to bring forth on one platform, more than 100 different and rare weaves and pay tribute to the underprivileged weavers of the nation through AN ODE TO WEAVES & WEAVERS – hosted at one of the grandest venues in the region. The fusion of these designs and Novotel’s hospitality will be magical,”

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The Best of M4Marry Wedding Week 2016 – Kochi

The exquisite collection of bridal couture displayed at the m4marry wedding week 2016, held from 4th to 6th of November 2016 brought alive the rich traditions of Indian weddings while bringing a new dimension to latest wedding trends. The gala fashion week awesome of India’s finest designers like Vikram Phadnis, Manish Arora and TarunTahiliani showcase the most magnificent ensembles during the three-day event.

The event was one of the most successful events in the world of fashion because not only did it see the fine work of these noted designers but it saw their creations on some of the leading models of the country who carried themselves off with such grace and poise that they left everyone asking for more.

The day one of the events featured collections by Vikram Phadnis, the noted Bollywood designer who enthralled the audience with his beautiful wedding sarees and lehengas in unusual pastels, rich creams and peach and some in vibrant red. With fine embroidery and unique detailed thread and mirror work, he rightly named the collection, ‘Shine’.

Day 2 of the event featured Bollywood’s favorite designer Manish Malhotra’s creations which simply put, were a riot of colors with neon shades like florescent green, florescent pink and electric blue along with bold and dashing whites and blacks. The entire collection of bridal sarees and lehengas set the stage on fire with their intricate zari work and all the finery.

The grand finale of the event however was the awe gaping collection of Tarun Tahiliani that gave the audience a whole new experience of bridal dressing. Sensual and yet not revealing, the wow collection of gorgeous lehengas and bridal sarees were all studded with stones, dazzling gold work and impeccably fine embroidery in zari and thread.

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The Silken Riches of Karnataka - Silk Sarees from Karnataka

A land of ancient customs and traditions, Karnataka is also home to queen of silks, the mulberry silk. Involved in its production since the Tipu Sultan Era, Karnataka has a rich history of silken rustles. From the enchanting plain weaves of Mysore silk to the more recent and trendy printed silk sarees, the heavily ornate Bangalore silks to humble wear Irkal sarees, every silk saree woven in various parts of Karnataka are dream possessions of every Indian woman.

Every weave of Karnataka has an enriching story to share– story of creativity and hardwork. The sarees of Karnataka while on one hand share a very intricate bond with their weavers, on the other they share a sweet and delightful bond with their wearers. These silk sarees partake in every happy occasion in a woman’s life be it the joy of weddings or the celebration of festivals and every such happy occasions of time spent together.

Karnataka as a state of silk has survived along the length and breadth of the sub-continent because of its vivid variety in sarees. Some of the sarees produced in the state that have made a mark on the world map are:

Mysore silk sarees: Considered the purest silk sarees in the country, Mysore silk sarees come in a hue of plains with a golden lace at the edge of the saree, giving it a classic and sleek look. These sarees undergo very high standards of production and they remain new and good looking for decades.

Bangalore Silk Sarees: Bangalore silk sarees are a unique assort of rich colors and designs. Produced in a multitude of colors interwoven with delicate gold threads, these silk sarees are apt 

for special occasions like weddings and festivals.

Mysore chiffon crepes: A fine opaque crepe silk with supplementary zari borders, Mysore chiffon crepes originated in Mysore are dyed in contrasting colors after the saree has been weaved. Soft, flowy and light textured, these sarees have a unique tactile look that is rather fascinating.

Karnataka is also home to lesser known traditional silk saris like Molkalmuru saris and the Ilkal saris that carry plain body and simplistic narrow borders that might not have gained major popularity but they have gained wide acceptance not just in Karnataka but in the neighbouring states too.

Top Ten Sarees for this Wedding Season

It’s just the beginning of winter and wedding bells are ringing loud and clear all over India! And with the endless occasions that come with the bells, be it Bua’s son’s wedding, Tayaji’s daughter’s mehendi, Nandoi’s sister-in-law’s engagement ceremony or Hubby’s Boss’s daughter’s reception, when the wedding season shows up in India, it is like flood gates open and occasions just gush in! And whatever the occasion, let’s face it, the main motto of every Indian woman is to look her best and get maximum compliments! I mean, isn’t that ‘The’ thing about the whole Baand, Baaja, Baarat! So here’s a check list of all must have wedding silk sarees in the wardrobe of all those women vying for compliments this for the coming wedding season!

1.Gadwal silk saree:

Traditional to the core and yet oh so smart, the varied color combinations in Gadwal silk sarees have no match. The opulence of  on the kadiyal borders and pallus of these silk sarees have the magic of grabbing all eyeballs!

2. Uppada silk saree:

Reflecting the emotions of a woman that is soft and dainty on one side and effervescent and vivacious on the other, Uppada soft silk sarees are a must have if you are looking at making others jealous this wedding season with your hot killer looks and your comfortable calm composure.

3. Paithani Silk Saree:

‘A poem in thread and gold’ as it is called, Paithani silk sarees in their oh so richly crafted pallus and borders and their admirably rare rich color combinations are your pick if you want essays of compliments floating your way!

4. Dharmavaram silk saree:

Crafted for queens in the past, the glorious Dharmavaram silk sarees continue to appease affluent women with their rich and princely looks. Get yourself noticed as an affluent woman on an occasion when you choose to wear a Dharmavaram silk.

5. Banarasi silk saree:

A legacy either made or passed on from one generation to the other, if you don’t own a single piece of this heritage saree called Banasari Kataan silk saree made from the purest silk in the world called kataan, then its time you get one!

6. Banarasi Brocade saree

Adorned in authentic silk and pure zari threads, the opulent Mughal inspired inscription in the form of rich zari motifs on these wedding sarees that are the most ancient tradition of India, are something you cannot deprive yourself of!

7. Patola silk saree

You cannot go without owing a rather prestigious and rare double ikat Patolas of Gujarat that are not just the pride of Gujarat but the intricacy and the rare talent of this very laborious art has brought laurels to the country.

8. Pochampally silk:

Using the expert ancient craft of tie and dye, the blurry and numbing designs of colorful Pochampally ikat silks are rather eye catchy and noteworthy and your wardrobe is incomplete without them.

9. Kanchipuram silk saree:

The most affluent traditional silk saree of the country that depicts the rich Dravidian culture in its designs and motifs along with the top end mulberry silk that it gets made on is something you cannot miss out on in your wedding shopping list.

10. Chanderi saree

‘Woven air’ as it is referred to as, the sheer and transparent looks, the light and airy texture and the silken shine of delectable Chanderi silk sarees are for everyone to see and you for sure cannot deprive yourself and the others of the joy of spectating this wonder saree.

At Shatika, we have a full range of handloom silk sarees that are celebrated weaves from all parts of the country. Take your pick from a handsome collection of a variety of silk sarees mentioned above and many more other varieties of silk sarees.