Category: Bridal Saree

The love for silk sarees will never fade away. We all love to wear and own many silk sarees in our wardrobe. Silk sarees gives you an additional grace look to your wardrobe that you will thank yourself for owning it. One silk saree is equal to ten western outfits, a single silk saree will carry all the grace, elegance, culture, modernity and tradition together.

There are many flavors and variations in silk sarees. In this article, I have clubbed together some of the different types of silk sarees available in India. Get explore to the unknown types of silk saree available in the market.

Banarasi Silk Saree

Banarasi sarees are originated from Varanasi which is considered to be one of the finest sarees in India. They are well known for opulent embroidery, gold and silver zari, and fine silk. This banarasi sarees are made of fine woven silk which is decorated with intricate designs this gives the saree relatively a heavy look.

Banarasi silk sarees are special in Mughal inspired intricate designs like foliate and floral motifs, bel, kalga, jhallar designs in the border edge is the main characteristic of this sarees. There are four different varieties of banarasi saree namely silk, organzo with silk and zari, Shattir and, Georgette. Based on the design pattern, they are divided into other categories like Tanchoi, cutwork, Butidar, Jangla, Tissue, and Vaskat.

Depending on the intricacy of the patterns and designs, a saree can take 15 days to one month or even more than 6 months to complete. Banarasi sarees are most commonly preferred by Indian women’s on special occasions like wedding, festive times.

Kanjeevaram Silk Saree

Kanjeevaram also was known as Kanchipuram silk is a type of silk saree originated in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. These sarees are most commonly worn by bridal and special occasion sarees by most of the south Indian women.

Kanjeevaram silk sarees are woven from pure mulberry silk threads. This pure mulberry silk comes from South India and the zari used in the saree comes from Gujarat. One interesting part of Kanjeevaram silk saree is that the Sari, border, and body of the saree are woven separately and then interlocked together. The joint is woven so strong that the border will not detach even if the saree tears. This makes Kanjeevaram silk sarees to stand unique from others.

They are different types of Kanchipuram silk sarees which are distinguished by wide contrast borders like checks, temple borders, stripes, buttas and many more. Most of the designs and patterns found in Kanchipuram sarees are inspired by the scriptures and images of south Indian temples.

Tussar Silk Saree

Tussar silk saree is made of larvae of several species of silkworms from the moth genus Antheraea. These silkworms are collected from the trees of wild forests such as Shorea robusta and Terminalia. Tussar silk sarees are valued for its natural deep gold color and rich texture. There are produced in different countries like India, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.

The Sari used in Tussar silk saree is considered to be the most important Tussar silk product as it is used as the base material for furnishing fabrics, handicrafts, and stitched apparel. With the introduction of different chemical dyes, there are different ranges of colors available.

Art Silk Sarees

Art silk also known as artificial silk sarees is a synthetic fiber which resembles like silk but costs less to produce. Artificial silk is equivalent to rayon. When it is made out of bamboo viscose it is called as bamboo silk saree.

Though art silk sarees looks similar, original silk sarees has unique features that distinguish it from artificial silk sarees. There are various test methods to find out the difference between original and art silk sarees. Tests include like rubbing the pile in hand, dissolving the pile in a chemical test and many more.

Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees

Bhagalpuri silk saree is a type of Tussar silk sarees which indicates Bhagalpur, Bihar where the saree is produced. These woven materials are used for making sarees which are named as Bhagalpuri Sari which is known as silk city of India.

Bhagalpur has numerous mulberry orchards to cultivate and grow tussar silk. Nathnagar is the place where Bhagalpuri silk is processed in huge. Other than saree, Kurta suit is also made from this Bhagalpuri silks.

Baluchari Silk Sarees

Baluchar saree is a type of silk saree in India, most commonly worn by women across Bangladesh and India. The origin place of this saree is Bengal which is well known for its depictions of mythological of Ramayana and Mahabharata in its edge border.

This sarees are mostly common preferred and owned by the upper class and Zamindar wives in Bengal at festivals and wedding. As Baluchari silk sarees resembles an elegant and royal look which showcase the status of the people.

Konrad Silk Sarees

Konrad silk saree is also one of the different types of silk saree originated in TamilNadu which has gained its focus due to the usage of high-quality fabrics and traditional affluence is woven in it. Konrad silk sarees is also called as Munnhagam saree and Temple saree.

A hand weaved Konrad saree cost higher and it will well known for its border which is exclusively designed with the natural impact of natural motifs and animals embedded to give a royal look. Konrad silk sarees are designed in different color variations which is unique from other silk sarees.

Mysore Silk Sarees

Mulberry silk is produced largely in the Karnataka which produces nearly 45% of the total mulberry silk. Mysore silk sarees are a patent product of KSIC. The sarees are woven in high quality which carries its own inheritor of royal legacy with pure silk and gold zari. Mysore silk saree is a cultural resemble of both south and north India.

Chanderi Silk Sarees

Chanderi sarees are originated in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. This style of silk sarees contributes two cultural regions of the state Malwa and Bundelkhand. Chanderi sarees are available in three kinds of fabric such as silk cotton, pure silk, and Chanderi cotton.

Peacocks, traditional coins, geometric designs, floral art are woven into different Chanderi patterns of the sarees. Chanderi sarees are well known for its silver and gold zari borders, opulent embroidery, and fine silk.

Thanchoi Silk Sarees

Thanchoi silk sarees is a type of silk saree which is characterized by its floral motifs. The weaving style followed in Thanchoi silk saree is equal Banarasi sarees. Basically, these sarees do not have borders but the pallu and borders are distinct from each other. Thanchoi sarees are woven with the intention to give a raised effect like brocade.

Paithani Silk Saree

Paithani silk saree is considered to be one of the royal sarees among all the silk sarees. This has a higher treasure in the trousseau of Maharashtrian brides. Paithani sarees are considered to be a Queen of silks as it gives aristocrats and royal touch when it is worn. The commonly used motifs are the peacock, lotus, vines and flowers, parrot, almond.

One best thing about Paithani sarees is that both the sides of the saree look same even the pallu and border of the saree are same on both. These sarees are available in different colors like red, yellow, sky blue, peach pink, magenta and many more. Most of Paithani sarees are available in two shades, one reflects on the saree and the other on the pallu and border.

Bandhani Silk Saree

Bandhani silk sarees are one of the different types of silk sarees in India, originated in Gujarat. The weaving techniques used in Bandhani silk saree is something special and different from other styles. Jaipur produces a large number of Bandhani silk sarees.

Raw Silk Sarees

Raw silk sarees are commonly known as Paat in the Eastern part of India which is a most natural form of delicate and raw fiber which can be molded into different garments and fabric. There are different kinds of silks which can be ranged based on the quality and fiber of the garments.
Raw silk sarees can be complemented with heavy plated gold plated, diamond jewellery for a wedding day.

Cotton Silk Sarees

Cotton silk sarees is also known as Handloom sarees which is a hybrid of cotton and silk yarns. The texture of the saree varies based on the type of yarn used in the production. Cotton silk saree is light weighted, soft and absorbent in nature which suits perfectly for summer.

These are some of the various types of silk sarees available in India. You can try it out any of this different style of silk saree for your special occasions and stand unique in the crowd.

Weddings in India are a grand spectacle and like anywhere else in the world; the stars of this show are the bride and the groom. However, brides and grooms in the country differ from one region to the next. This is because India is a land of many ethnicities, languages and cultures and where there are many ethnicities, languages and cultures; there is bound to be many different kinds of people with different customs and practices.

Love may be the common bond that binds soon to be wedded couples all over the country but wedding rituals, customs and even wedding garments vary according to different ethnicities and cultures. The variation of wedding garments for both the bride and the groom in different parts of the country is a subject worth exploring and this blog aims to do just that. Read further to know about varying traditional garments for brides from different cultures within India.

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1. Punjabi Bridal Wear

Both Hindu Punjabi and Sikh Punjabi brides tend to stick with the lehenga choli or Salwar kameez ensemble for bridal wear. The traditional color is red or variations of this shade however pink and shades of pink have seemed to gain popularity in recent times.

The dupatta is the essential head scarf; not subject to whether the Punjabi bride is wearing a Salwar kameez or lehenga choli ensemble. The bride is mostly bedecked in ethnic design gold jewelry including but not limited to bangles, Sitahar, Mang Tika and Jhumar (Chandelier) earrings.

2. Bengali Bridal Wear

Most Bengali brides opt for an authentic Benarasi saree on their wedding day. These sarees are red, maroon or pink in color. The bride is adorned with bangles, mang tikka and payal along with exquisite ear accessories; among other items of both traditional and contemporary jewelry.

The bride also wears a “Mukut” which is a tiara made from “Shola” or foam. The bride’s forehead is adorned with “Alpona” which are designs made from sandalwood paste and her feet and hands are accentuated with “Alta” designs; which is a temporary and red skin-safe dye.

3. Malayalee Bridal Wear

The traditional bridal garment of the Malayalee bride is the “Mundu”; this is a two piece saree and the bride is mostly adorned in flowers and jewelry. The Mundu is a silk garment and in most cases the Mundu is cream colored with a shimmery gold embroidered border.

In many instances the contemporary modern bride may choose to go with a resplendent red saree and Malayalee Christian brides may even opt for a Western style wedding gown.

4. Tamil Bridal Wear

The average Tamilian bride is most likely to wear a 6 to 9 yards long Kanjeevaram Silk on her wedding day. Kanjeevaram sarees are sought after all over India but no one wears it better than the Tamilian bride.

The Tamilian bridal look is often accentuated with flowers in the hair, hair braid accessories, nose rings, toe rings, earrings, the “Manga Malai” which is a mango shaped necklace and beautiful armlets among other jewelry pieces.

5. North Indian Bridal Wear

The lehenga choli is often the outfit of choice for brides in North India. Much like the Punjabi bridal garments; these lehenga choli outfits are often embroidered and accentuated with crystals, stonework, Kundan and even mirror work.

The jewelry is mainly gold ornaments like the mang tikka, Sitahar, Jhumar earrings, kangan, churi, kamarbandh, and bajubandh among others.

6. Christian Bridal Wear

Christian’s are a religious minority spread all over India. Christian weddings are very much like what one would see in Hollywood movie and the bride is almost always dressed in perfect white gown with a delicate lace veil and a long train.

However, many Indian brides do opt for the white saree. Christian brides opting for a white saree are very common in Kerala which has a significant population of Christians.

7. Muslim Bridal Wear

Similar to Christians; followers of the Islamic faith are spread all over the country and Muslim brides almost always opt for the Anarkali Salwar kameez on their wedding day. This is known as the “shadi ka joda” and is almost always shades of red, pink and maroon. Green is also a popular color among Muslim brides.

8. Sikkimese Bridal Wear

The traditional Bhaku is the garment of choice for a Sikkimese bride on her wedding day. The Bhaku is a sarong-like wrap around brocade skirt that is worn with a full-sleeved blouse of fine Chinese silk.

Jewelry is minimal and limited to pure gold ornaments in most cases. The Bakhu is not a garment for spinsters and is worn to signify marital status in the affirmative.

9. Rajasthani Bridal Wear

Similar to Punjab and North India; the Rajasthani bride almost always opts for the traditional lehenga choli ensemble on her wedding day. Rajasthani bridal wear is predominantly in silk fabrics and is heavily embroidered and embellished.

The bride is also adorned in exquisite jewelry pieces like the nath (nose ring), bajuband (armlet), and kamarbandh for the waist, chuda (ivory and gold bangles), Jhumar earrings and diamond studded choker necklaces known in Gujarati as Timaniyaan.

10. Gujarati Bridal Wear

The Gujarati bride wears two distinctive Gujarati sarees on her wedding day; the Panetar and Gharchola saree. The Panetar saree is gifted to the bride by her uncle and is worn for the entire duration of the wedding ceremony and the bride changes into the Gharchola saree gifted to her by her in-laws soon after the ceremony.

The jewelry is predominantly gold and features pieces like the Nath, mang tika, bajubandh, kamarbandh, choker necklaces, and earrings.

11. Kashmiri Bridal Wear

The “Pheran” which is a coat-like long sleeve garment is the traditional outfit of Kashmiri women. A Kashmiri bride will most often look her best in an embellished and embroidered version of the “Pheran” on her wedding day.

In addition to the bridal Pheran; the Kashmiri bride will often wear a veil to cover her face for the duration of the wedding ceremony.

12. Assamese Bridal Wear

Mekhla Chadar is the traditional dress for Assamese brides. This two-piece ensemble is similar in appearance to a saree. The lower garment (Mekhla) is a wrap-around skirt with pleats in the front while the Chadar is draped over the upper. This outfit comes in multiple colors however off-white seems to be the traditional choice.

The Mekhla Chadar is a heavy bridal ensemble; accentuated with exquisite gold and silver thread zari work. The bride is generally adorned in gold ornaments on her wedding day and “Alta” application to hands and feet is as common as it is in Bengal.

13. Himachali Bridal Wear

The Himachali bride is similarly dressed as Punjabi and North Indian brides are; in exquisite lehenga choli ensembles. The jewelry pieces are also quite similar however what set the Himachali wedding apart is its unique customs and traditions.

14. Maharashtrian Bridal Wear

Maharashtrian brides are as simple as their customs. Most of the brides prefer pink shades of saree for their wedding and complement with simple jewelry sets. The pearl beads hanging around the head is the highlight of this Maharashtrian brides.

15. Karnataka Bridal Wear

Look at this pretty Kannada bride in simple yellow saree. Her eyeshades are just stealing my eyes. The flower set on her hair gives the perfect look of the South Indian bride.

16. Telugu Bridal Wear

Similar to Tamil Nadu bride, the Telugu brides opt for the traditional Kanchipuram silk sarees. Most of the Telugu weddings are rich in both customs and outfit. The bride is just looking stunning in the heavy embroidered bridal blouse and diamond jewellery sets!

17. Nepali Bridal Wear

Most of the Nepali brides opt for a bright red attire for their wedding which is paired with gold jewelry sets with the hand full of bangles which touches the deep tradition of Indian culture.

18. Manipuri Bridal Wear

Manipuri bride’s look entirely different other parts of the country. The brides will be in their “Potloi” which looks like life-size dolls! From heavy headdress to matching gold jewellery sets the bride is looking very pretty.

19. Bihari Bridal Wear

Bihari brides are simple and elegant on their own style. Generally, Bihari bride opts for red or yellow silk sarees. The simple veil in the head adds beauty to the entire bridal look.

20.  Goan Bridal Wear

The culture of Goan Catholics is a mixture of Portuguese and Indian cultures. Goan brides retain their Hindu caste customs and systems in their marriage. In regards to all this, the Catholics bride wear a virgin white wedding gown for their wedding.

21. Traditional Bridal Wear

Who says no to lehenga? Lehenga is a part of our tradition, which is customized based on our ideal taste. Kundan jewellery sets are the perfect choice for bridal lehenga. As shown in the above picture, the rich pink lehenga is complimented with heavy work green Kundan jewellery sets.

In conclusion; almost regions within India have their own customs, culture, and tradition. Bridal attire anywhere in the country is subject to local customs and traditions and while bride from some communities within India may wear similar bridal wear; brides from other communities have a wedding traditional look that is completely unique.

Wedding Reception is the event where South Indian brides come up with a lot of variations and not just stick to the traditional or old looks. Various designers these days have created a wide range of wedding collections exclusive to the taste and preferences of South Indian brides. In case you want to have a strong and unique statement for your wedding reception look check the following options and plan your wedding dress as you wish to.

1. Convert a traditional Kanchipuram silk saree as North Indian lehenga-choli Look

Many of us, at least for once, have converted their mom’s old Banarsi sari into a salwar suit. Some designers have taken it to another notch by designing long skirts made of the Banarsi silk fabric. Now you can do something on the similar line by converting a Kanchipuram silk saree into a lehenga choli for your South Indian Wedding reception dress and give yourself a North Indian twist.

Watch the below video, to know about how to choose the color for Kanchipuram silk saree.

Being the reception day, you get the privilege to try out interesting combinations and make an out of the box statement for yourself. Check the beautiful kanjivaram lehenga by famous designer Neeta Lulla below.

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2. Give a Modern Twist to your Mom’s or Grandma’s Wedding Saree

There are some brides who prefer to wear the dresses from the old heirloom wardrobe of their family. Such a dress is an old treasure carrying a lot of importance. It carries oodles of emotions. So if you are one such bride, who wants to go for her mom’s or grandma’s wedding saree, then nothing can be better than that!

While carrying the rich old heritage, you can also give it a modern twist. Get a jacket blouse or add an extra thin border of glittery embellishments. You can also play with the draping techniques and get a modern bold look with the old heirloom saree.

Whatever you wish to do, do not forget to dry clean and polish the saree. This will add a clean and fresh look to your moms’ or grandma’s age old saree.

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3. Innovative and Creative Wedding Dress combination between Bride and Groom

Couples prefer to get matching and contrasting combination dresses for themselves. But at times, they face difficulties in getting the right matching combination. There are simple ways to mix and match the bride-groom dresses.

One, you pick a colour combination and get the dresses made such that either of the bride’s dupatta or lehenga, saree or the blouse matches with the groom’s sherwani or any of the dress elements.

Or, you can go for the contrasting colour way, where the bride’s and groom’s dresses are made in contrasting colours. Also, you can fix a particular design pattern as per the fabric and get it embossed on both the bride’s and groom’s dresses. This way both the lehenga or saree and the sherwani will have the same motif on the body. You can keep the colour coordination on the similar line while doing this.

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4. Kundan Zircon American Diamond embellishments pattern the latest trend Bridal Blouses

The latest bridal blouses that are running in the market come up with a wide variety of embellishments patterns on them. Some have beads or pearls while some have colourful zircon stones stitched intricately. You can choose from those varied combinations and have a customised bridal blouse exclusively for yourself.

Eventually, with your stunning bridal blouse, your wedding reception look will be quite a head turner. Check the below given interesting blouse patterns that are going rounds.

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5. Baahubali 2 Devsena alias Anushka Shetty Inspired Bridal Look

With the biggest hit of the year, Indian mega movie Baahubali 2; have also inspired many of the to-be brides. How? Well, the extraordinarily gorgeous looks that actress Anushka Shetty carried while portraying the role of warrior princess Devasena are creating a buzz all around.

More and more people are searching for makeup tutorials for the Devasena looks. These looks are very traditional South Indian and can be re-created easily as the bridal looks of today’s South Indian brides.

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The traditional Indian bridal saree is red and resplendent and still happens to be the number one bridal ensemble choice among brides in the country. However, the times are changing and so are the trends including bridal fashion trends.

A growing number of Indian brides are opting for a modern version of the bridal saree in colors apart from red. This is not a controversial choice and these choices have been pretty well accepted. So; if you are a soon to be bride and you do not wish to wear red on your wedding day; you can take joy in the fact that you have multiple other options.

Don’t Want a Red wedding Saree? Here are 10 other Colors to choose from!

Red is definitely a vibrant and bright color that effectively matches the revelry and celebrations revolving around an Indian wedding however it is not the only bright, vibrant and festive color on the spectrum.

There are multiple bright shades that make for great wedding sarees and one must also consider the fact that many brides are opting for rich luxurious colors on their wedding day or even classic pastel shades for a more sophisticated look. Listed below are 10 bridal saree colors that are a refreshing detour from the traditional red bridal saree. Scroll down to know more.

1. Pink Bridal Sarees are Trending in a Big Way

Pink is one of the nearest shades to red and it’s no mystery that pink bridal sarees are trending in a big way in recent years. The color pink is feminine yet festive, celebratory yet not too loud; it is no wonder that brides to be are opting for pink bridal sarees in growing numbers.

The pink bridal saree in the image above is an excellent example of what to expect. These sarees are often heavily embellished and are of net fabrics.

2. Wedding Vibrancy with the Color Yellow

The color yellow is yet another excellent option when considering wedding sarees in colors apart from red. Yellow has a distinctive festive and celebratory vibe that is hard to deny and bright yellow can be just as effective as vibrant red; when a bride needs to stand out in a crowd of wedding guests and family.

3. Go With Green for a Refreshing Change

Perhaps you didn’t consider the viability of the color green in terms of wedding saree colors however different bright shades of green can make for great wedding sarees. When exploring the different options for bridal saree colors; give a green saree like the one in the picture above; a fair chance.

4. Substitute Red with Maroon

If you wish to look the part of the traditional Indian bride minus the red saree; substituting red with maroon can be a brilliant idea. While red is vibrant and bright; maroon is a darker and richer shade that effectively denotes bridal opulence.

Go with a maroon bridal saree such as the one in the picture above for a rich and luxurious bridal look. Gold embroidery on a maroon saree; more often than not brings out the bridal opulence; most brides are on the lookout for.

5. Rich Prussian Blue Bridal Saree

Prussian blue is a rich opulent color that makes for great bridal sarees. Rich lustrous Prussian blue fabric has a royal vibe that can transform any bride into a princess. The advantage of wearing a Prussian blue bridal saree is that it can be easily matched with a red blouse so that you do not have to completely eliminate this traditional bridal color from your wedding ensemble.

6. Go with a Purple Bridal Saree for Royal Look

In ancient times; the dye used to color fabrics purple was very expensive and purple clothing was limited to aristocrats and royalty. Purple remains true to its royal vibes even today and you can opt for purple bridal saree for an undeniably royal bridal look.

It must be noted that purple is not an unusual bridal saree color and the brilliant purple Kanjeevaram silk saree in the picture above; is an excellent example of the point being made.

7. Opt for a Resplendent Rose Pink Bridal Saree

Owing to the popularity of pink in terms of contemporary bridal saree; this rose pink bridal saree had to be added to the list. Rose pink is a delicate and feminine color and when combined gold weaves, embellishments and stonework; it makes for great bridal sarees.

8. Grab a Gold Bridal Saree

It’s hard to deny the appeal of gold to the average Indian bride and a gold saree combined with gold jewelry for a bridal look is good overboard in a great way. Very rarely; too much of something is not a bad thing and a gold bridal saree combined with gold jewelry is an excellent example of the point being made.

9. Enjoy the Sheen of a Silver Bridal Saree

Silver is yet another popular shiny and shimmery wedding color and a silver bridal saree can have just as much as bridal appeal as the traditional red saree. The silver saree in the picture above is an excellent example of the point being made.

10. Aim for Elegance with an Off-White Bridal Saree

Off-White isn’t necessarily a popular color for celebratory occasions however changing trends have brought the off-white bridal saree under the spotlight. Off-white by itself is not a great bridal color but when combined with clear stonework, glass work and crystals; an off-white bridal saree can result in an elegant and regal bridal look.

In conclusion; one must note that while red suits Indian skin colors to a large extent; one may need to choose from the additional colors listed above; based on a look test. Additionally; none of these colors make for great bridal sarees by themselves. However, when combined with embellishments and embroidery; they can easily replace the traditional red bridal saree.