Indian Selections

In recent times the busy world has restricted the use of sarees to family occasions and festivals like Diwali and Dusshera. Even though the rat-race of everyday life has forced Indian women to get into trousers and shirts, they have not forgotten that the beauty of saree is eternal. It is the ultimate definition on a woman’s beauty, elegance and poise. That is why new prints, patterns and styles of sarees emerge in the market. And that is why, saree – the apparel wore by Indian women since time immemorial, is still so contemporary.

Saree – which is believed to be the Indian woman’s universal identity, are generally made of cotton, silk or synthetic fibers. A portion of the credit for keeping the popularity of sarees alive goes to the manufacturers and designers of recent times. They take immense pleasure in creating new designs and styles for these traditional dresses which keeps on bringing freshness to the fashion trends. Lehenga sarees are one of the most popular styles of this apparel. It is the perfect blend of a lehenga and a saree. These are most preferred by those who find the original style of wearing a saree very difficult. They can be easily wrapped around the waist and the pre-stiched pleats will automatically fall in place. The sarees are very comfortable and can be easily carried. They are available in different colors and combinations.

Another popular form is the Maya saree. They are made in shot-colors and are designed to change shades in the sunlight. The name suits this saree as “maya’ literally means magic. These are best suited for daytime outdoor parties. The reversible sarees are also a great addition to the unending variety. As these are designed in two different colors and show more than four pallus or anchals; they can be wore in many different styles. How about denim sarees with pockets where you can keep your keys, mobiles and pouches and still look ravishing?

As interesting as the new styles are, the traditional sarees are also popular as ever. They can be found in different kinds like Kanjivaram, Baluchari, Dhakai, Jamewar, Banarasi, Zardousi, Sambalpuri, Tangail, etc.