Designer Deepika Gehani showed her collection at the Diva Show. This black chiffon sari has a rich gold and silver border, with an exceptionally detailed and rich blouse. The straps of the halter neck blouse and have a leather and chain kind of appearance. The look is elegant and dramatic.
There are some sarees that are so far-out that the only way to describe them is to say a non-committal “interesting”.
I think I know the designer who likes to put traditional prints with itsy-bitsy blouses, but since I am not sure, I won’t mention it. The point is that this concept of taking something really traditional and adding a very contemporary blouse design to is a concept that is worth exploring more.
Some of you think that I should put this in a sexy saree category, but I beg to differ. I do not think this saree is “sexy”; the blouse shows a little more skin but that does not make the saree sexy!
A classic Satya Paul sari in a graphic pattern splashed with a flaming orange design. The blouse design is very interesting. The orange Cross-your-heart bikini type style has a lower band, and — get this — a fuzzy fake fur collar!
A saree ad to inspire and dream. Saree is like a time machine, it transports you back (forward) to a different time and place.
I really like this ad; it does capture the imagination of a women.
As I have maintained, saree is not just 6 yards of fabric, it is a six yards of woven dreams.
This serene lady has a secret.
She is approximately 30cm (12″) tall and she has a secret compartment to store precious items. She can be fitted out as a jewelry box with places to keep your rings, bracelets, necklaces, or anything else you want to keep safe.
The doll shown in the photos is wearing a very simple sari. You could make yours far more elaborate by adding beads, embroidery or gold threads. The sari could be knitted in a fancy stitch, or with a coloured border, depending on your experience. Her long dark hair is fastened into a heavy plait.
Want to see more? Sure you do!
Spotted at Etsy.
An interesting mix of traditional and contemporary.
Sunny is a designer in Los Angeles. He loves the fluidity and fluency of a saree and believes that when a woman wears a saree, she not only adorns her body but she also adorns her soul. His design ethos is that “simplicity never goes out of style.”
Rupa Gupta: A writer, editor and journalist, Rupa has been in the media for more than two decades. She has worked as Editor with major publications, both in India and abroad. a keen eye for fashion and current trends. Her sense of aesthetics transcends the hype and always finds the true beauty.
Toni has previously modelled for Woman’s Era and several other magazines. She is currently a business leader but still finds time to write about sarees designs and saree accessories and contributes to the Wordless Wednesday section.
Liza Varma is a former Femina Miss India and well known model in Delhi. Today, she is a leading Fashion Choreographer with over 1000 shows to her credit in India and abroad. She is also a member of the Fashion Design Council of India and a Consultant with Shoot Talent Management. Her client list is the who’s who of Indian fashion industry.
Misty is a student in London and has her fingers on the pulse of London fashion industry.
Abhi is a student in San Francisco and showcases sensuous saree pictures.
Kamini is a model in Los Angeles and loves to accentuate the best a saree has to offer.
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