Sarees are very much in fashion in a traditional Indian wedding. In today`s wedding ceremonies woman prefers to wear saris in various styles. Fashion designers advanced with new ways to drape wedding sarees, which have become quite popular among today`s women. Saris always had a luxurious and graceful look at the same time. The wedding sari or Bridal sari is given a lot of significance in India. Indian Saris come in different fabrics ranging from cotton to silk, from georgettes to crapes, from traditional like Banarasi to Kanjeevaram or a silk.
Bridal Sarees are given a lot of emphasis in Indian families. It ranges from few thousands to few lakhs of rupees. Sarees today have a lot of embroidery and embellishments done on them. They come in various varieties and styles. Zari, sequence, embroidery, zardosi, organza, cut work, mirror work, patchwork, pearl work, kasab, kundan, are all diverse kinds of work, which are available in sari. Earlier it was compulsory for Indian brides to wear heavy Benarasi sari on the wedding day but now it is not so but still the brides to prefer wear saris for their wedding. Although the styles and embroidery of sarees have changed, they have become much trendier and light. Earlier much more heavy work was used, while now the style is rich as well as sleek and light in fabric.The wedding sari or Bridal sari is given a lot of importance in India. Indian Saris are available in different fabrics from cotton to silk and from georgettes to crapes.
Jewellery noticeably highlights the look of the bride but the wedding saree is given a lot of emphasis. In India there is no greater event in a family than a wedding. Wedding sarees can range from a few thousand to a few lac rupees. There is no limit as far as variety in Indian bridal sarees are concerned. This is because every part of India manufactures its own peculiar style in terms of the weaves, embroidery and fabric.
The most expensive are considered the south silk ones that are woven with pure gold. In fact it is said that if one had to remove the gold threads and melt them then anything from a few grams to almost a kilo of gold can be produced. Apart from the traditional prints and weaves, nowadays designers are creating new and innovative designs. They also are changing the approach the Indian saree is draped over the shoulder. It all depends on the kind of work done on what is known as the `pallu` - this is that part of the saree, which is placed over the shoulder.
Today saris have a lot of work done on them. Zari, organza, embroidery, zardosy, sequence, mirror work, cut work, patchwork, kasab, pearl work, kundan, are all different kinds of work, which redecorate the sari. In India some professionals offer Bridal Trousseau Packing services for Indian bridal sarees. In these services wedding sarees and other items of the wedding trousseau are neatly packed into suitcases and decorated.
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(Last Updated on : 19/05/2009)
