All About Indian Saree

Saree is a six yard long continuous fabric which is draped in such a way that it brings out the Women's charm in most beautiful way. Sari is considered most beautiful way to dress for a Women, It is an age old traditional Indian style of women dressing, and thanks to bollywood it is been a craze worldwide. Yes, people worldwide are wearing this beautiful outfit thanks to our creative designer services.

We have an exclusive range in Sarees which is categorized in the following categories for designer sarees, ethnic saree, embroidered sarees, printed sarees. silk saree, embroidered sarees, handloom sarees. We offer sarees that customers may shop in preference to the occasion they desire to wear the same like wedding sarees, bridal saree, party wear sarees and sarees that can be worn in festivals and as casual wear. Sarees are available in variety of fabrics like georgette, crepe silk, art silk, chiffon, net, satin, tissue, faux, viscose, soft crush, brasso, brocade, cotton silk, jacquard, lazer, viscose and cotton. We also offer sarees to suit customers' specific season requirements. A wide range of sarees are available with us which can be carried off comfortably during the summer and winter season. Customers may also shop at our store in preference to their choice of colours.

Add a new style to your collection now. Sarees in various fabrics having sequins resham, stones work and gorgeous combination of prints and pallu looks equally elegant. Same material blouse available with all sarees. Two tones sarees with strategically placed embroidered paisley motifs which really looks chic are also offered by us. Saree is a magic wand of style which make you look special in every occasion in which you wear them. Viscose sarees having sequins, resham, blockprint, strips print, stones in carry motifs, designer skirt pattern, stones in round motifs and lots more are favorites among customers who wish to buy sarees to wear them on a wedding or in festivals. Classic burnout brasso and a pallu saree, the most flattering cut for any figure, remains our stunner of choice.

Modern, fashionable and utterly glamorous, it works just perfect for a traditional occasion. These latest Sarees will definitely make you look very elegant and graceful. Entirely wonderful sarees are designed in lovely array of multicolor. Gorgeous lehenga style sarees are heavily embellished with shimmering sequins, resham and stones work in floral motifs are also offered by us.. Gracious border gives them beautiful and trendy look. Sarees are available in trendy colours like olive green, wine pink, forest green color, maroon and lots more.

History of saree

History of saree made easy and interesting, learn more about sari sari history with its origin, importance in vedas, learn more about saree trends, value of sarees in a indian woman's life. When the beauteous Draupadi - wife of the Pandavas - was lost to the enemy clan in a gambling duel, Lord Krishna promised to protect her virtue.

The lecherous victors, intent on "bagging" their prize, caught one end of the diaphanous material that draped her so demurely, yet seductively. They continued to pull and unravel, but could reach no end. Virtue triumphed, yet again in this 5,000 year old Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Legend, fantasy, history or fact, it is the first recorded reference to the enduringly attractive Saree history - the most enduring of all items in the history of saree and women's fashion.

The traditional garment worn by Indian women is called the sarees or sari. While the exact origin of the sarees is not known, yet researches have shown existence of sarees way back in 3000 BC in the Indus Valley civilization.

The Saree is worn by not only Indian women but also many women from other country like USA, UK, Canada, Australia and worldwide and is, by far the most elegant. It is not an outfit or fashion wear but an ornament, lending both grace and glamour to the wearer. More important, the saree epitomizes the continuity of an age-old tradition that has withstood the onslaught of many different cultures, to emerge today as a visible symbol of the resiliency, continuity and timelessness of the Indian way of life. The important characteristics of a sarees are as follows:

  • The saree is one of the most common and oldest forms of dress and fashion wear Indian women in India and it continues to be the most popular fashion wear worn by Indian women. The saree is long rectangular shaped strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from 5 to 9 yards in length.
  • The style, colour , design and texture of this cloth varies and it might be made from cotton, silk, georgette, chiffon or one of the several man-made materials. The most expensive woven saree is in silk. The designs may reflect regional cultures such as the "Kanjivarams" from the south or Muga silks from the east.
  • The saree has an age old charm because it is no need to cut or stitched for a particular size.
  • The saree can fit any size and if worn properly can accentuate the woman's curves means it should be fit for any size.
  • There is different variety of designs, drapes, fabrics, and colours in sarees reveal a unique blending of religious and cultural influences of India.

Besides, the saree is universal. Grandmother and grand daughter can both carry off the same saree with equal grace. It moulds itself easily to every circumstance like bridal and festivals. No matter, how convenient, other Indian costumes may be, it is extremely unlikely that any women will give up wearing saree. The women here wear the saree in a style so unique, that its very elegance is intriguing. The pleats of the saree are not in front but at the back forming a fan. The pallav covering the chest is brought over the right shoulder. This is held in place with a broach or a pin, as they walk, the pleats behind gently swing giving the impression of the long train, lending grace and elegance to the already exceedingly beautiful women of this land.

Inspite of the emergence of various western wear from worldwide and other dresses in the Indian market, saree still remains the hot favourite fashion wear of Indian women. No other dress can show grace, elegance and dignity as much as a sari can to any women who Wears it. There are different type of Indian sarees available in market like silk sarees, designer sarees, bridal and wedding sarees, georgette sarees. Now day many people buy sarees online from online shopping stores like www.kaluramsaree.com

Pre Stitched Saree.

You can have your saree made into a pre-stitched saree that can be worn as a skirt.

Pre-stitched sarees makes saree wearing a one step easy process. These sarees are draped in such a way, just like putting on a skirt. Its a skirt with stitched saree pleats at the centre worn over a petticoat without the fuss of tucking, pleating, and adjusting the pallav length as they are already set in the centre to make you feel more comfortable and easy in wearing it . Petticoat is worn separately and it is not stitched with saree. This easy to wear, pre-stitched saree can be worn by any body without the bother of actually draping it.

It comprises of pre-stitched pleats and the wearer just needs to wear it like a skirt and drape the loose end of the outfit over the shoulder. The blouse however is worn separately and part of the pre-stitched saree. These sarees are best suited for people who have no knowledge of draping this outfit which could include foreigners or Anglo-Indians settled abroad, working ladies who prefer to wear a sari to work but face time constraints or any woman who is influenced by Indian fashion.

Pre-stitched pleats are becoming very popular as they are easy to drape, the pleats are even and there is no excess fabric tucked into the underskirt therefore making the silhouette of the wearer slimmer and more sophisticated.

Any saree can be made into a pre-stitched saree, by just paying $15 extra (including petticoat stitching charges). You can opt and pay for this option on the saree product page.

It takes approximately 15 seconds to slip into the pre-stitched sari, and saves one the hassles of getting the pleats right as in a regular saree. It takes 7 to 10 minutes to drape a normal saree. The saree is stitched in a way that one cannot differentiate between a normal and pre-stitched saree once it draped.

History of Indian textiles

India has a vast tradition of textiles and handicrafts. In the past it was a way of life for the people. For the past 2000 years Indian history has been closely bound up with her pre-eminence as a producer of textiles. In the ancient world as well, indian fabric were proverbial. As early as 200 B.C. the romans used a sanskrit word for cotton- carbasina from sanskrit karpasa. In nero's reign delicately transluscent indian muslin were fashionable in rome under such names as nebula and venti textiles meaning woven wind.

The quality of indian dyeing too was proverbial in the roman world. The influence of indian textiles in the english world in such names as calico, sash, shawl, pyjama, dungary, bandana, chintz, khaki and these are only a few among the textile terms which india has exported with her fabric.
In the 19th century with the advent of power loom and due to impact of industrial revolution, indian textiles and handicrafts industry suffered a massive blow and as a result the weavers suffered starvation. But even then traditional weaves, colors, prints and designs have always been reflected in indian clothes and even with western influence, the process is combined assimilation and invention rather than total replacement of indian traditional clothes.

In india there are endless possibilities to lend garments, even under western ones- a subtle ethnic touch, moulding traditional wear to produce works uniquely one's own. This is what has happened in the past, this is what happening today. Designer's like Ritu Kumar, Rina Dhaka, Gitanjali Kashab and JJ Valaya are using lot of Indian traditioanal styles in their creations. Ethnic wear and design is now considered to be 'Houte Couture' by the ethnic indian society and why not it be when india has a plethora of designs.

A convenient classification of fabrics made in india can be made on the coll basis:

  1. 1. Skilled work of professional weavers and dyers who usually worked close to the large market towns. Examples are brocade, tie dye etc.
  2. Articles of luxury made under court patronage or in the court traditions.
  3. Folk embroideries specially Gujrat, Rajasthan, Bengal, Punjab, Himachal, Manipur etc.
  4. Fabrics of aboriginal tribes.