WHY THE BANDHANI SAREE IS SO SPECIAL?

The Bandhani saree is a manifestation of the ‘tie and dye’ art form that produces beautiful, even circular designs on fabric. The term ‘bandhani’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘bandhana’ which means ‘to tie’. 

History of Bandhani
References to this ancient form have been found in the records of the Indus Valley Civilization which are dated at 4000 B.C. Many Buddhist paintings from the 6th have been found in the Ajanta Elora Caves which indicate Bandhani references. Even historical texts from the period of Alexander the Great make references to Bandhani. 

Production of Bandhani
This is an Indian handicraft carried out by talented Bandhani dyers, artisans and workers who have learned these valuable skills over generations from their own respective families. Many girls and women in various Bandhani centres perform the knotting of the fabric to create Bandhani patterns. Next, these circular designs are dyed, re-tied and re-dyed by men. Production of Bandhani is an important industry. Even though it is manufactured by hand on a small scale, the methods and techniques are laborious and time-consuming.

Location of Bandhani
The practice of creating Bandhani occurs mostly in the Western states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The fine motifs and patterns that are characteristic of this art form are very popular. In fact, the finer the patterns the higher the price!

The practice of making fine Bandhani occurs in the Kutch belt of Gujarat, particularly in Mandvi. Families residing in Mandavi, Jamnagar, Bhuj and Anjar have been working in the Bandhani trade for many centuries. Kutchi Bandhan has a coarse texture whereas those produced in Porbander, Rajkot, Deesa, Ahmedabad and Morbi are finer. In Jamnagar, the fabric receives the dyeing treatment, especially in red shades. It is believed by these artisans that the mineral content in the water here lends an amazing brightness to the red fabric. 

In Rajasthan, some of the finest Bandhani is produced in Bikaner and Sikar. Even a majority of the city of Jaipur produces Bandhani. Other cities in Rajasthan have included other art forms with their Bandhani such as leheriya, block printing and bagru.

Cultural Significance of Bandhani   
Wearing Bandhani is considered favourable by people living in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Bandhani sarees are typically worn during auspicious occasions such as births, marriages, engagements, religious celebrations, etc. In fact, wearing a bridal lehenga choli or wedding saree featuring Bandhani is thought to bring good luck. In Gujarat, the bridal attire called Gharchola and Panetar display delicate Bandhani designs. In Rajasthan, Bandhani patterns can be seen on men’s turbans and is often indicative of the person’s caste or community.

Bandhani colours depict life stages. Wearing red represents marriage whereas yellow Bandhani is a symbol of motherhood. Green Bandhani conveys fertility.

Other Uses of Bandhani
Apart from being used to make sarees, the eye-catching circular designs are often used to make dress materials, ghagras, shawls, dupattas, turbans, Western inspired clothing and even curtains, upholstery and bed linens.

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WHERE TO BUY THE MOST EXQUISITE COLLECTION OF EMBROIDERED SAREES?

Since Indus Valley Civilization, the popularity of a saree has never seen a decline. It is a wearer’s delight and onlookers cannot help but admire how a saree makes any woman sensuous, adding femininity, grace and elegance to her personality. Sarees remain customary wear at a traditional gathering. Though Indian woman may have many western dresses in her wardrobe, none of them can replace this incredibly sexiest attire which has been admired globally by all the style divas and Fashionistas.

 

 

Embroidery or embellishment has been since long back, a tradition which reflects exquisite craftsmanship and gives a rich yet elegant look to any apparel. Embroidery is the art of decorating a fabric with the help of threads, wires, pearls or many other assorted things with a needle. Each Indian state boasts of its own craft which is unique and exclusive. Many states in India have found this craft influenced by the invaders, foreign rulers and visitors who left their workmanship with the Indian artisans. 

 

 

There was a time when embroidery as an art form was limited to a home craft and was taught to girls by their mothers but very soon it gained commercial interest. Though, machines have made the embroidery work to be done in bulk, easier and simpler but even till date, it is the hand embroidery which is more admired. Embroidery has never gone out dated and till now it holds fascination especially the Embroidered Sarees have found a huge market not only in India but abroad. These sarees, no doubt are stylish, elegant, classy, chic and glamorous.

 

 

Embroidery on a saree brings a magical transformation to it as embroidery accentuates its look making it all the more a formal wear which is suitable for any occasion. Recent years have seen commercialisation of embroidery styles on the sarees which have been tapped well by the designers who have understood the value of this precious art form and the need to preserve it.

 

 

We at, Indian Wedding Saree proudly bring to you the most beautiful range of embroidered sarees which are suitable for any occasion and make you stand out in the crowd because of the awesome texture and designs that speak of splendour and magnificence. We have the most exclusive embroidered work from each state. If you want kantha from Bengal or Chikankari from Lucknow, we specialize in all. 

 

 

Our ace designers who have put in years of experience and expertise understand the fashion trends and the fine work and finesse that they display will leave you spellbound. Each piece that we present in our collection is exclusive. Our embroidery designs are created keeping in mind the texture of the fabric which is being embellished and decorated. That is why we are a leading company as we understand your requirements and our workmanship is unparallel. Our specially designed, vivid coloured, ranging from heavy to light Embroidered Sarees cast a magic spell and leave behind a trail of admirers.

 

 

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WHY ARE MEN’S DHOTI SHERWANI HOT FAVOURITE CHOICE?

Indian Dhoti is unique only to India, truly originated in Indian roots. Dhoti is the attire which consists of a loose piece of cloth which is wrapped around the lower half of the body. It has been worn by the Indian men since ancient times. It is considered to be a comfortable wear which is the most suitable for those who work outdoors in the fields. That is one of the reasons that dhoti is still worn in rural India by the farmers. On the other hand, it has fascinated Indian fashion world where revival of traditional clothes have led to the resurgence of this simple attire and its new status is anything but simple. It has rather gained a status of stylish and ethnic attire which is worn by the men of taste. Here an important difference from the olden times can be witnessed where it was worn with a simple shirt or kurta but now dhoti has another stylish companion to complement the look and that is sherwanis. 

A Sherwani is a long jacket with buttons and bandh gala. Though one can say that sherwanis appeared as a fusion of the British frock coat and an achkan, but soon it was adapted to become completely Indian. Sherwanis arrived on Indian soil to stay forever and become an important part of Indian tradition formal attire. 

Indian fashion industry was taken by storm when dhoti sherwanis appeared as one of the most sought after ethnic attire. One cannot deny that Bollywood always has a role to play in making any attire popular amongst the people and same is the case with Dhoti Sherwani which gained popularity and interest of the youngsters to be worn in any of the traditional functions. Sherwanis these days are available in variety of fabric, colours and patterns. This smartly cut jacket makes one stand out in the crowd and that is why it has become the hot favourite of the bridegrooms and their male friends. 

Secondly, this attire is easy to wear and has proved itself suitable to be worn in Indian climate. Another feather added to the cap is those sherwanis dhotis have gained global recognition and appreciation. No wonder many men across the world enjoy wearing this.

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A look at Global Influence on Sari

Though it is an Indian garment, we cannot deny the fact that with the inset of time it has been influenced by various Global factors. A lot of factors have played an important role in revamping the 9 yards and giving it the modern avatar. A lot of designers both Indian and International have understood the fact that it is a versatile garment, which if draped properly can make women look well dressed, sensuous and elegant all in one. Also, being a flowing garment it can be draped in various ways to make the women look stylish and fashionable.

 

 

Designers Contribution

Wendell Rodricks in the 2012 Lakme Fashion Week launched his collection of saree that were draped like a western gown. It was a huge craze amongst the younger lot of women who preferred this no hassle ready to wear version of the famous traditional attire. It was like instant attire that could be zipped up and one was ready in seconds.

Gaurav Gupta in the same fashion week had launched Victorian design inspired sarees. His collection was over shadowed by the Victorian Era and its glamorous looks. A lot of pastels were used to replicate that look and add the British touch to it. He also showcased his French influence with Tushar sarees with delicate French lace that just changed the whole look and made it look different from the rest.

Another designer Dou Kavita Malik and Meenu also offered a twist amongst the usual 9 yards. They came up with a brilliant collection of gowns made from this long cloth that were adorned with beautiful crystals, lace, nets, lycra and so on. These are embellishments that are generally associated with the Western wear and not seen much in Indian Wear. However, they mixed and matched both worlds and came up with brilliant results. They used French inspired Tulle, Chantilly laces to make it stand apart from the others. Gown inspired saris, or saree being teamed up with dhoti pants, or made with Western fabrics and so on. Many Indian Actresses like Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai and Sonam Kapoor is known to have scorched the ramp with their western inspired saris. In fact Aishwarya Rai wore a gown inspired version at the Cannes. Shilpa Shetty also wore a version of it inspired by gown on her reception. Not only the Indians, many international stars like Jennifer Lopez and Paris Hilton also seem to be in love with this look and are experimenting with it.

The new crop of women, are majorly influenced by these Global influences on the traditional Indian attire.  They are opting for the attire in a large number. They are getting into this fusion form of dressing and are experimenting with various cuts, designs and fabrics to put their most fashionable foot forward. They are opting for various designer wears that are ready to wear and easy to wear. They like the non hassle aspect associated with their sari and prefer to keep it the no hassle way itself.

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