Saree is not just an unstitched garment of six yards but it is the symbol of pure grace and elegance. Any woman who drapes it, be it an Indian or from any other origin, looks like a heavenly beauty in its true form. Saree has no intrinsic style details. It is a long trail of cloth but still, it has everything that other outfits lack. This simple piece of running cloth brings out the true beauty of a woman. It is perfect for every occasion and looks extremely beautiful in all its forms, no matter however you drape it. Simple shining white saree. Women from all backgrounds, be it poor or rich, love to wear it. Saree is one outfit that has seen an end number of eras and continues to grow strong and play strong in the mind of today’s designers who take their inspiration from this timeless fashion to create other outfits.
A typical saree is usually worn with a short blouse and underskirt. Nowadays, you may find some interesting styles and designs in blouses too. Saree is nicely tucked in the underskirt and is then wrapped all around. Women are usually very particular about the pleats during saree draping. But, now you can even find sarees that come with stitched pleats. Then comes the pallu part which can also be taken in different forms. You can keep it open and let it flow that looks very graceful or else you pleat it up to your shoulder and pin it there. Women from different states of India drape sarees in different forms and all the forms are equally interesting.
There are Banarasi sarees that are popular for their heavy gold and silver brocade and zari and embroidery work. Then there are Chanderi sarees made from silk and cotton. Women also love to wear Bengali sarees, which are available in vibrant colors and are easy to handle. Another famous variety of saree is the Sambalpuri saree, which is made from pure handloom Tussar, silk, and cotton. The difference is in their fabric, pattern, and draping style.
Bandhani sarees are quite famous for their dyeing style wherein small resist-dyed spots are made all over the fabric. Then there are Patola sarees, which are woven by using dyed thread and have geometric designs. Gujarati Brocade sarees have buttis or circular designs woven into the field in the warp direction. Would-be-brides love to collect embroidered tinsel sarees.
In Maharashtra, ladies wear Paithani saree with motifs of parrots, trees, and plants in vibrant colors. Most parts of India face terrible heat in scorching summers and thus, women like to drape Chanderi sarees that are lightly made from both cotton and silk. These are just a few of the sarees because one can find end number variety in this long, unstitched piece garment. Such is its popularity and versatility.