Winter, although not as popular as summer, is the second most highly chosen time of the year to get married. Of course, some of you may be tired from all the weddings you attend over the summer but those are long gone and fall has well set in. With winter holidays setting in December becomes another popular month to get married.

Winter weddings are also fun. You get to wear thicker heavier fabrics and don’t have to worry about breaking a sweat. It’s a great opportunity to wear velvet as well as heavy silk saris. Since you won’t already be feeling weighed down by the summer heat, the cooler months allow you to dress more excessively.

Net saris maybe in style but they’re not exactly appropriate for the cold weather months so put them away till it gets a bit warmer again and get shopping for more appropriate clothing.

A great start is to pair your saris with long-sleeved blouses. Don’t forget a matching shawl to keep you warm. Also keep in mind to opt for darker, richer colors and stay away from the pastels!

Most lace saris you will find are frankly “fake.” Authentic lace is handmade of pure silk and sometimes linen. Chantilly lace is a handmade bobbin lace named after the city of Chantilly in France. This tradition dates (more…)

When the current trend doesn’t sought you go for the classics. Net saris are really in right now but this latest bit of fashion isn’t for everyone. Not only do some people feel uncomfortable in them but it also doesn’t suit all types of women. So if net isn’t for you try silk or bandhani. Traditional saris come in very handy when you don’t have any current trends. Keep a few as essentials in your wardrobe for those times when you can’t go shopping. Silk saris are heirlooms that will never go away and they’re perfect for weddings. Bandhani saris are fun and great for parties.

Traditional pure silk saris, once very popular, have lost their popularity among the newer, younger generation who prefer either less heavy material or designer styles. However, the silk sari is an essential to every wardrobe. A pure silk sari will never go out of style. Every closet should have at least one silk sari. It adds the right touch to your collection. Any sari collection is incomplete without silk. I recently learned the importance of this type of sari. To be continued…

Why does everything always come with a price on it? Whether you want quality, craftsmanship, genuineness, or even tradition; they all come with a price! The last topic on ghararas got me thinking…they’re so expensive no wonder no one wears them anymore! Sure, all Indian clothes are expensive…especially in the West, however, some are outrageously over priced! Ghararas are hard to find too. If ghararas only come in fancy wear then its obvious why their price tags are such but even everyday clothes are an added expense. Polyester is cheaper than cotton but who wants even a second of it in these hot summer months? Additionally, everyone claims that the salwar kameez or anarkali they are wearing is silk but chances are its probably not!

Most outfits are made with synthetic fabric and machine instead of hand embroidered and they are still so expensive that you don’t think of looking for the authentic fabrics. That’s one of the problems with readymade outfits. Saris, on the other hand, are great quality and craftsmanship for the price you pay. You can get an authentic pure silk sari and sure you’ll pay the price but at least it’s worth it. What’s better than getting your money’s worth. That’s always a better choice than paying an arm and a leg for cheap synthetics. Unfortunately, we don’t always have a choice.