Indian Bridal Sarees: How to Choose What Reflects You Best

The very word ‘Indian Bridal attire’ reminds us of splendid sarees with detailed work and heavy embroidery. The countless number of varieties available in these sarees is sure to leave any young bride confused as to what kind of a saree to choose. It is quite crucial for one to make a choice based not only on the designs and colours but also on the structure of the body as the elegance of the saree is reflected only upon being draped by the woman to whom the saree is predominantly made for.

Added laces can be chosen if the woman has a liking for contemporary designs. Embellishments are always welcome provided they do not ruin the aesthetic beauty of the saree.

Here Are a Few Characteristic Features of Bridal Sarees That One Can Look For:

• It is a delightful 4-9 meter long single stretch of cloth. The strip can be made out of various materials

• It is artistically weaved by craftsmen who are hierarchically capable of producing the original style of various parts of the country

• The embellishments that decorate the sarees can be of gold, silver or even jewelled

• Wedding sarees are often chosen in shades of Pink, Cream, red and beige

• The kinds of work that add to the glory of the saree are Resham, stones, thread, diamante, zardozi, zari, Kundan, patch and much more. Digital printing, lace and velvet decoration are also gaining importance these days

  
  
  
  

Following Are the Five Major Types of Indian Bridal Sarees

1. Kanchipuram sarees

The very name suggests that these kinds of sarees come from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. They are woven using several colours of silk threads and the work that is involved is mostly zari. The never-ending demand for this marvellous work is sure to stay for hundreds of years to come. The motifs or the theme that is represented on these sarees are often scenarios from epics, mythological characters as well as temples. This traditional approach makes the sarees enthralling. Off late, contemporary designs have also been coming up thus mesmerising those brides who are bent towards contemporary designs.

• Price: Rs. 2000 – Rs. 50,000 based on the extent to which Zari work is involved.

2. Banarasi sarees

Originally from Varanasi, these Banarsi sarees are known to carry silver and gold brocade work over the finest of the silk material. The angelic appearance of the saree by virtue of which most brides choose to buy is highlighted by the stunning embroidery work on it. The saree is quite heavy due to the engravings that are made throughout. The material of clothing used here are silks such as Tussar, Khadi, Katan, Kora as well as cotton, georgette and organza.

• Price: Rs. 2000 – Rs. 60,000 based on the embroidery and other work involved.

  
  

3. Paithani sarees

Paithani sarees are of Maharashtrian origin and are special because they are hand woven. It is also one of the oldest styles of sarees and ages back to approximately 200 B.C. The features of these classy sarees include oblique and square border designs, lotus, mango and peacock designs over the pallu. These sarees come in radiant, vibrant colours. While a particular colour of thread is used to weave the saree vertically, another coloured thread is used to weave it horizontally. The pallu of these sarees, in particular,make the icing of the cake as they are sometimes embellished with gems as well as pearls. It does take a lot of time to weave a Paithani saree.

• Price: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 5, 00,000 based on the design.

  
  

4. Mysore silk sarees

Mysore, Karnataka is the house of Mysore silk sarees and produces those exquisite sarees at KSIC. What makes these sarees special and quite expensive at the same time is the purity of the silk and the threads of gold and silver that are used. The purest form of zari has 65% of silver and about 0.65% gold in it and is used to create motifs such as florals, mango designs at borders, buttis and at the pallu.

• Price: Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 50,000 or more based on the area containing designs.

5. Maheshwari sarees

Maheshwari sarees hailing from Maheshwar are known to be one among the oldest styles that originated in India. It is highly comfortable and is of light weight in spite of having a fascinating appearance. Shockingly, these sarees are reversible and can be worn as two different sarees. Cotton and silk are the two materials in which these sarees are made.

• Price: Rs. 1000 – Rs. 30,000 based on the mixing of cotton with silk.

Taking care of these enticing sarees is of utmost importance. Dry cleaning is the suggested way of taking good care of the sarees.

Summary

In India, the land of culture and tradition, there are several types of sarees available. It is indeed a big task to choose the best style for a to-be bride. The above points sure do help brides with a hint of what each style would appear like and be priced.