The most romantic season of the year, monsoon brings with it a lot of passion, fun, romance and nuptials too! Agreed monsoon weddings can get slushy and slippery but not to forget, it also brings with it, closeness and togetherness. With rain god playing cupid to the newlywed couples and the others too, it’s only a matter of choosing the right drape to enjoy dressing for monsoon weddings and be able to put the best foot forward.
Silk is an integral part of Indian weddings, no matter which season the wedding falls in. While India’s winters can take heavy silks comfortably, carrying them in monsoon is a big challenge. To address this concern, we bring you a list of handloom silk sarees that are not just easy to carry in monsoons but they also look very dressy.
- Pattu silk sarees: Potent with best of festive colors and zari work, Pattu soft silk sarees are extremely light weight and have a great fall. Comfortable to drape and breathable, they go quite easy on the pocket too.
- Uppada silk sarees: Considered to be the lightest and yet the strongest silk sarees, Uppada silk sarees are made from fine silk yarns using the age old Jamdani weaving technique. One of the most
labour intensive and pain staking forms of handloom weaving, these sarees are known for their soft texture, spirited colors, distinct decorative patterns, artistic zari work and exquisite designs and make a perfect monsoon wedding wear.
- Bhagalpuri silk sarees: Monsoon weddings are a smooth affair with rough textured Bhagalpuri silk sarees that are crafted in dazzling colors and blazing patterns. Light weight and easy to carry, the charm of these textured beauties lies in their unconventional looks and the fact that the saree remains intact once draped properly, avoiding constant fidgeting with the saree.
- Gadwalsico sarees: A good mix of
grandeur of silk and comfort of cotton, Gadwalsico sarees are known for their admirable zari patterns and well-crafted Kuttu borders.Lightweight and effortless to drape on, they come in a variety of attractive color combinations and are a perfect drape to nail the monsoon.
- Salem silk sarees: Less known gems from the crown of
textile heritage of Tamil Nadu, bountiful Salem silk sarees are personality filled. Full of vibrancy and dazzle, they make a bright yet convenient drape for monsoon wedding.
- Maheshwari silk sarees: Celebratory Maheshwari silk sarees from the heartland of India are soaked in tradition exhibiting fancy patterns in attractive color combinations. Extremely comfortable and light weight, they bring in a lot of freshness and novelty and the expected spunk in a monsoon wedding.
- Chanderi silk sarees: A weave from the heart of India, Chanderi silk sarees are known for their sheer texture, light weight, and transparency. Adorned
in gold motifs, these sheer beauties that were once patronized by Royalty make for a sophisticated wedding wear.
- Patola silk sarees: Patola Silk sarees that are considered the queen bee of handloom sarees are soaked in tradition. The special ikat tie and dye of these sarees is celebratory. While they look stunning in a plethora of colors, these zari
less sarees are rather comfortable to carry.
While dressing up for weddings is one, shopping for weddings in murky monsoons is another. Stepping out in slushy, slippery roads of the city with vehicles splashing muddy water as you dash into a saree shop and face cold looks from the salesman can be quite a nightmare. You can instead choose to peep out of your window, gazing at the pour and feeling the breeze with piping hot mug of coffee or the garam adrakchai (the garam pakodas on the side go without saying) in one hand and in the other, looking at gorgeously lovely sarees at Shatika that are offered at crazy discounts for Monsoon Bonanza 2017, at a click of a button.
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