Saree Dreams

Every Wednesday we are wordless! We present a picture where saree does all the talking.

I was never a great fan of the double shades and double colors, but I have to give high points for the fashion photography here.

It could have used some more post production air brushing or better makeup before starting, but the colors are vibrant, the background green and use of the blackboard and colored shapes that compliment the color of the saree are awesome.

And of course nothing beats the enthusiasm of the saree wearer.

I really like the composition of this picture; sort of reminds me of the wedding dress trashing pictures!

An anonymous blogger said (june 2007):

I picked up my sari blouse and it is beautiful. My dad is apparently horrified at this idea of a sleeveless sari blouse (it has kind of a decorated strap instead on the side that isn’t covered by the

sari). It’s not scandalous or anything; it’s very tasteful and the strap is about two inches wide, so whatever, a few more inches of arm. I’m trying to find a picture…hmm none of them are similar…I guess the one below, just the shape of the blouse I mean, not the style or color, cause my sari is black with a gold and red embroidered border and not all patterned and I won’t be lounging around dreamily in nature while I’m wearing it.

Perhaps this one is a better example. And my blouse has embroidery all on the back, but none on the front (cause it’ll be covered by the sari). I think I will wear my hair up so it will show.

When my dad heard about this sleeveless blouse (my mom excitedly told him about it this morning), he got all angry and then he stopped talking for the rest of the day. I think what happened is that this respected elderly uncle saw a girl who was wearing a strappy Indian outfit and commented to my dad that girls should never wear things like that. My dad said to my mom, “That’s not even the fashion!” and my mom retorted, “What do you know about fashion?!”

so it was quite the showdown. So then I thought I might just wear one of my old saris, but my mom pushed forward and so I guess I’m wearing the new one. Sari conflict.

I also bought giant earrings to go with my outfit, because apparently the trend now is to wear giant earrings and no necklace. Four aunties have told me this information over the past three days, which is surprising, because every time I don’t wear a necklace, some aunty will come up to me and ask why I’m not wearing a necklace.”

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Waiting to say something nice about the lady and the saree. ….. Ummm, she is a good actress and has a pretty serene face….. Can’t think of anything notable to say about the saree. And my grand mother said “if you don’t have anything nice to say about something - don’t write a comment about it in your blog” Yup, she was a wise lady.

I just don’t think blue/silver combination goes well with the skin tones and hair tones (is there a word like that? there should be!).

I remember several instances where I have seen blondes look stunning in a saree, unfortunately this is not one of them.

Thi is a Lehnga Saree, but I am not a evangelic Saree person - if the fusion works - it just expands the horizons of what a saree can be.

I just love this picture - so beautifully combines the new and the old, the chic and the fab! From Zarian.pk

This is very precious! Authentic Madrasi way to drape the saree.