Saree

I am definitely biased for Sarees over suits. The suits (salwar kameez), that I have, can be counted on finger tips. But Sarees, I find them an irresistible buy. There is something very elegant about a saree. And I am not one of those people either, who would wear a Saree only on a formal occasion. I can wear a simple cotton Saree also with a lot of panache. There is some very poetic, aristocratic and dignified mystery about a Saree. But, ( and there is a but) bling Sarees put me off big time. Like I mentioned in my earlier post here, I associate a Saree with a rich weave, textile, a unique, majestic state of art, thing. And India has rich heritage. Each state has its own traditional weave- Kanjeevarams, Paithanis, Uppadas, Banarasis, Jamawars, Chanderis, Maheshwaris, the list is endless. I like to collect these traditional weaves, instead of cheap georgettes, nets, crepes, embroidered with cheaper sequins, zari, dabka ( I am feeling nauseated, even thinking of it). It is like wearing 5 to 10 kg of non sense, instead of being draped by soft, petal like charm.

So here is my simple cotton (Kota) Saree look. These are most inexpensive yet regal looking Sarees.

Saree: Somewhere in Jaipur
Necklace: Gift from my nieces- Anu and Abha- Also worn here as (click on the link to view)
Location: New domestic Airport of Delhi

Saree: Jaipur
Necklace: Dilli Haat
Location: Taj- Lucknow