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Traditional Saree

At more than 5,000 years of existence, the Indian saree is considered to be among the oldest form of garment in the world still in existence. The Vedas – among the oldest literature composed by mankind – mentions it, and records from the Indus Valley Civilization (3300–1300 B.C.E.) also indicate its usage at the time. Yet it being ancient has in no way impacted its popularity. Still ubiquitous – on ramps at leading fashion shows, in bollywood, on streets of rural and urban India, on hip college students and their conservative grandmothers – the saree is as entrenched in our culture as it ever was.

he unstitched single piece of cloth evolved due to ancient Hindu belief that stitching cloth made it impure. And so the four-and-a-half to eight meters of cloth – draped around the lower body and then with a tactful pleating process folded across the upper body – came to be appropriate attire. The saree is considered to have been evolved from a three-piece-attire consisting of unstitched stretches of cloth draped as a lower garment, a chest band and a piece worn over ones shoulder or head. This predecessor of the saree is mentioned in ancient Sanksrit literature dating to the 6th century B.C.E. Even lehengas, ghagras and cholis are considered to have their roots in this attire.

With its ability to be warming in winter, and cooling in summer, its professional and aesthetically stylish appearance yet its utility (for example, it can be folded and tucked to be shorter), the saree developed to be the most suitable attire for South Asian women. This is precisely the reason it is donned by politicians and farm-workers alike.

While there exists a professional or classical style of draping a saree, there are more than 80 variations of it across the subcontinent. There’s the pleatless Bengali and Odia styles, the Kodagu style saree which is a back to front version of the classic style, the two-piece Malayali version, and so on. Variations also exist depending on the kind of fabric, as well as on methods of weaving that have been used. Hence there are the tie-dye Bandhani sarees, Chanderi cotton sarees and the numerous silk saree varieties including the Kanchipuram, Banarasi and Mysore sarees.

INDIAN KURTIS

While some women follow fashion, others set trends. However, when it comes to contemporary women, every now and then they crave for new style; be it a housewife or a working women or a college going girl, each one of them has her own sense and definition of fashion.

Indian kurtis have set a new trend in today’s market. Prominent among girls of every age group, kurtis tend to be the most popular outfit. The main reason behind its popularity is its comfort ability and the gracefulness it brings. This attire can be paired with anything such as jeans, caprese, leggings or churidaars. Every combination reflects its own elegance and style.

Kurtis can be a perfect outfit for every occasion, be it a festival or any casual function. Moreover, they are ideal attire for office going or college going girls. Short kurtis paired with jeans or caprese are new trendsetters nowadays. Every second or third girl can be spotted wearing this type of outfit. Full sleeved Kurtis along with churidaar or legging are best suited for office going girls.

Not to forget, women are always in short for party wear apparels. Kurtis have solved the problem here too. Designer kurtis have become best chosen attire for parties and functions. Embroidered kurtis or bandini style kurtis are most chosen designer wears. Apart from this simple coloured kurtis with different types of necklines and different types of borders are also preferred. Also, long kurtis when accompanied with simple stole or scarf demonstrates a sense of elegance and beauty.

Kurtis are available in colours and styles even more than one can think. Indian market is abundant in various styles and designs for kurtis ranging from simple cotton kurtis to heavy designer ones. Kurtis can be worn in any season also. For example: simple light coloured cotton kurtis can be preferred in summers to give a cool and trendy look as well as provide comfort, woollen kurtis generally preferred with woollen leggings are best suited for winters.

It is a well known fact that every woman wants her wardrobe to be filled with different kind of attires all the time. Thus, kurtis are best option to fill the wardrobe with. It is really a amazing thing that only one outfit can come in such different colours and styles that the modern girls can never get tired of it. Every time they can define a new fashion using these kurtis. Through these kurtis women can today create their own style statement among their crowd.

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