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Showing posts with label india wedding sarees. Show all posts

Friday, December 2, 2016

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.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

List of Top Wedding Sarees from India

In India, the wedding clothes as much as the wedding ceremonies are a fanfare. The wedding event belongs not just to the bride and the groom but the numerous well-wishers who partake in this joyous occasion. Not just the couple looks their splendid best in gorgeous clothes but the family, friends and well-wishers are seen dressed up to the teeth. The bride, which ever part of the country she belongs to, is dressed up in over the top bridal sari that is marked by auspicious colors and opulent work. The guests too attending the wedding are decked out in smart designer wedding saree combined with fine jewelry. Weddings all over India generally run for several days and require women to wear new sari each day depending on the ritual and its significance. It is no wonder then that women in India stock a sumptuous wedding sari collection. Since the rituals and customs vary from place to place, here is a list of popular wedding sarees in different parts of the country:

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Wedding Sarees in East India -
  • Banarasi Brocade Saree
  • Sambalpuri Silk Saree
  • Shalu Silk Saree
  • Mulberry Silk Saree
  • Bhagalpuri Silk Saree
Wedding sarees in West India - 
  • Patola Saree
  • Painthani Saree
  • Bandhej Sarees
  • Kota Doria Saree
  • Bandhani Kota Sarees
Wedding Sarees in North India -
  • Chanderi Silk Sarees
  • Maheshwari Silk saree
  • Kosa Silk Sarees
Wedding Sarees in South India 
  • Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees
  • Gadwal Silk Sarees
  • Uppada Silk Saree
  • Dharmavaram Silk Sarees
  • Mysore silk sarees
  • Salem silk saree
  • Bangalore silk sarees
While traditional sarees hold great significance in each region, the color chosen especially for the bridal sari is of great importance. For example, the Maharashtrian bride has orange, yellow, green and deep pink sari in her wedding assemblage but her main wedding sari is always a deep green with blood red border and pallu signifying prosperity and fertility. The south Indian brides from Kerala and Tamil Nadu wear turmeric yellow sari which symbolizes opulence, grace and beauty. North and East Indian brides flaunt red colored sari as color red is symbolic of marital bliss. Thus the color and the weave put together make an Indian wedding not only potent with a lot of meaning and significance but also a truly grand affair.