Most Elegant Saree and Lehenga

A sari, saree, or shari is a female garment from the Indian subcontinent that consists of a drape varying from five to nine yards (4.5 metres to 8 metres) in length and two to four feet (60 cm to 1.20 m) in breadth that is typically wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff. There are various styles of sari draping, the most common being the Nivi style, which originated in Andhra Pradesh.

The sari is usually worn over a petticoat (called 'parkar') in Marathi, lahaṅgā or lehenga in the north; pavadai in Tamil, pavada (or occasionally langa) in Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu, chaniyo, parkar, ghaghra, or ghagaro in the west; and shaya in eastern India), with a fitted upper garment commonly called a blouse (ravike in South India and choli elsewhere). The blouse has short sleeves and is usually cropped at the midriff. The sari is associated with grace and is widely regarded as a symbol of grace in cultures of the Indian subcontinent.

Saree also known as the national dress of India is a female dress or garment. The material is about five to nine yards long. It is the only un stitched garment that has been famous not just in the subcontinent but also abroad.It represents few cultures such as Bangladeshi, Indian and Sri Lankan. Saree is usually worn with a blouse. It’s a short piece till the belly usually with half sleeves.There are plenty ways how saree can be worn. Saree can be styled in about 80 ways. Nivi style, Gujarati style, Kashta style, Bengali/Oriya style, Gond style, Malyali style, kunbi style etc.Indian saree dresses and Pakistani saree dresses are very famous all over the world.

Amongst all of them Nivi still remains the most popular style. Following are varieties of saree fabric such as Chanderi sari, Maheshwari sari, Dhokra silk etc.The production of saree is still done with handlooms and power looms. In major cities it is all done in mills.

With time colour options and fabric selection has expanded. Famous fabrics are Crepe, Satin, Charmeuse etc. New colours such as Pink, Orange, Brown, Yellow have been added to the palette It is an easy to wear garment. Saree’s have gained a lot of attention even in the west. Brides living abroad also prefer wearing saree’s on their wedding day.Firstly it is important to choose a piece that fits you perfectly and suits your personality. There is a huge variety and variation in designs, prints, fabric, colour etc. Therefore one should know which type of saree will suit them the best.