Here we are celebrating the 74th Independence Day of India . When I think about India, lot of things comes to my mind; its culture diversity, dynamic history , rich heritage, democracy, unity and so on. But what really stands out for me is the most beautiful attire of the Indian women , “The Saree” . All outfits are great but nothing can match the elegance of a Saree!
Saree is an epitome of grace and charm for Indian women and looks absolutely stunning on every occasion. The diverse patterns , fabric and colours of sarees represent people’s belief, values and region the person comes from. It has always been indispensable and integral to Indian culture.
“Sarees have received international acclaim in the present times due to their unparalleled charm” and demand all across the globe. It is perfect attire who wants to add style and grace to their lifestyle.
You can see many international celebrities adorning Indian saree with pride. To name a few Madonna, Oprah Winfrey ,Julia Roberts, Michele Obama and many more.
Sarees have made deep inroad into the fashion with people exploring new fashion statements as there are multitudes of exciting options available. The credit goes to our skilled and professional craftsmen showing their brilliant craftsmanship and artistic finesse to make saree look better than ever before. Saree is one attire if worn differently can give you variety of looks.
Sarees are not only worn during festivities but also considered as most elegant and stylish formal attire. Do not underestimate professionalism a saree bring to a work place. In fact it’s a lot more appealing outfit than the much hyped blazers and suits. Pick a right saree. Style it. Go on about flaunting. The saree you wear at your professional place should look effortlessly stylish, highly comfortable and speak your attitude. There are different ways by which you can make it look more formal for example by wearing a collared blouse or adding third layer to it like a blazer or a jacket. Sarees worn on formal setting mostly have firm fabric with subtle colours. There is a international style scale which defines formal dressing. Level four is considered as highest level of formal dressing, so when saree is worn with same colour blazer it gives the highest level of authority while level three is casual business wear , where a saree is worn with contrast blazer . So how you want to portray your image also depends hugely on the way you dress up.
The history of Sarees dates back to the ancient times as its use has been mentioned in the scared Indian epics like Mahabharata and the Ramayana. The word Saree is also spelled as Sari which has been derived from the Prakrit word “sattika” , which finds mention in the early Bhuddhist literature. The word was further called as Sati and then evolved into Sari.
The use of colours in sarees symbolize different virtues, qualities and themes. In India many women chooses the colour based on astrological calculations, so different colour are worn on different days as well.
Red : Symbolize dominance and passion, draped on special occasions.
Blue : Symbolize peace and calm, draped when women wants to stand out in crowd.
Orange : Symbolize freshness and brightness, draped on sunny days.
Yellow : Symbolize optimism, light and warmth, draped on special occasion mostly at day time.
Green : Symbolize fertility and prosperity, draped on outdoor parties.
Black : Symbolize elegance and power, draped mostly on formal occasions.
Pink : Symbolize romance and femininity ,draped ideally on intimate occasions.
White : Symbolize peace and purity, draped on special occasion at day time.
I have complied a list of traditional sarees of Indian states that absolutely must be there in your wardrobe. They will just look beautiful even if you are not a saree person.
Banarsi Silk Saree from Uttar Pradesh
Kasavu Saree from Kerala
Paithani Silk Saree from Maharashtra
Bandhani and Patola Saree from Gujrat
Chanderi Saree from Madhya Pardesh
Muga Silk Saree from Assam
Leheriya and Kalamkari Saree from Rajasthan
Jamdani Saree from Bengal
Sambalpuri Ikat Saree from Odisha
Pochampally Saree from Telangana
Baluchari Silk Saree from West Bengal
Phulkari Saree from Punjab
Chikankari Saree from Lucknow
A Saree never tells you to fit in, it makes you stand out. Lets Celebrate the 74th Independence day by giving tribute to our rich culture by adorning the most beautiful and elegant attire “The Saree“.
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Sarees are something very elegant and great attire for every woman!!
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Such a tempting post, its been long i have not worn a saree. Beautiful and elegant outfit. Well researched post.
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Go for it!
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Saree is one of the most elegant attires. With time, our dressing style and preferences have changed but spree still holds the top place in the list.
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I agree people are looking for more comfort, still Saree cannot replace if you are looking for elegance.
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Lovely post! Cliche as it may sound, I feel that a sari makes me feel like a woman. I feel powerful and feminine in a sari. Being a North Indian Bahu, I am blessed to have a wonderful sari collection, each for my mood. Loved your post, I spent a lot of time admiring the pictures of the saris and reading the descriptions of the colours. Thank you for writing this lovely post.
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Thanks a lot..I am glad you like it.
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What a lovely idea to celebrate Independence Day with the earthy vibes of 9 yards.
Thank you for joining SpeakEasy 2.0 and this post is mark on the feminine appeal of Indian transformation for sure.
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I thoroughly enjoyed writing this post…really happy to be part of this challenge
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Saree really make any woman look so elegant, grace,stylish even foreigner can’t resist to try out this beautiful attire of Indians.
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Agreed! Sarees can indeed make you stand out. Loved the write-up.
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What an interesting post on the wear loved the most by Indian women. Wow😇
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Saree is my favorite attire and I so much loved this post. Nicely have you shared all saree information be it colors, patterns, styles. Time to check my wardrobe for all the Indian beauties in it.
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Glad you liked it!
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wow loved your take on theme and I agree sari is most beautiful attire that makes you look something unique and special. loved all different kinds of saris..in fact after reading your post feeling like to wear a sari soon for next upcoming festival season.
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Please do and share a pic as well
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I didnt knwo the meaning and significance of different colors. Very informative as I really love to wear Saree
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I love saree they make you look so elegant and beautiful. I have a huge collection and can’t have enough of them. now after reading your post I’ve found a few lacking things which I would fulfill soon.
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Such a lovely post about saree’s. Yes we, ladies look absolutely stunning in saree’s than any other outfit. We Indians are the proud owners of 9yards! ✌🏼🙌🏼
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Sarees gives a glance at India’s rich heritage. Every region has something unique to share, I love the way you covered sarees of most parts of India. It is truly an elegant attire.
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I love your interpretation – a saree is an elegant drape and more importantly an expression of so much more about the person, their mood and how they are feeling. I have never followed the color codes but just wear the prints and colors that i feel like ! but you are right, there is a certain joy in a saree 🙂
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Wow ! What a post… loved it. I think the moment you wear Saree , a different kind of feeling you feel. Confidence, elegance 🙂
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Saree is surely a wear that suits every age group and size woman. I liked the way you captured each zone saree special in this post.
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Saree is a forever elegant attire, whatever the occasion you rock!
I wear them mostly on festivals and each saree holds a special memory. 🙂
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I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you
make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it
for you? Plz reply as I’m looking to design my own blog
and would like to find out where u got this from.
many thanks
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saree is six yard but it carry so many beauty in itself- grace, elegance style , everything a saree has.
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