Dreamlike Satya Paul Ad

This ad for Indian designer Satya Paul’s Maya collection is simply mesmorizing. I love saree ads that go beyond the typical head-on look. This one looks like a dreamlike under water scene. Very fitting considering maya means ‘illusion’. This pic really does embody the essence of the whole collection.

Animal Print Sarees

I have never been much of a fan of animal prints though I do think there’s a way to wear them tastefully. Since these types of prints are typically busy with small patterns, it’s best not to over do it. Here is one animal print which fails to win my approval and one that makes the cut.

Holy cow. The print is overbearing and the exactly matching blouse washes out the beautiful woman underneath it all. There is no definition to the saree and the pallu looks like it belongs to a completely different saree. The same saree is available in red too … sun burnt cow? (souq.com)

A tasteful zebra print from homeindia.com. The print is confined to the pleats and blouse which balances out the whole ensemble. The black keeps it classy while the fun print livens the look up. The halter blouse ties also give a playful appeal to the saree. Bravo, I approve.

What Were They Thinking?

Though I tend to find beauty in most any saree, I’m having trouble coming to terms with this one.

Saree from cbazaar.com

The Resham and sequins covering the saree, though beautiful when done right, are hurting my eyes. It’s a little too busy for my tastes. And the blouse; I think it’s really the blouse that is turning me away from this one. The large ruffed neck and long detailed sleeves, which are pulling my attention away from the saree itself, give the whole ensemble a Victorian look. Does anyone else agree or am I alone on this one?

Fresh Looks in Georgette Sarees

I am partial to georgette sarees because they are lightweight, easy to wear, and always drape nicely. Here are a few of my picks for the season. These are available at kaneesha.com.

This unique black georgette saree with metallic brasso printing and a gold sequin border has a look that is a nice combo of classy and modern. $189

A beautiful maroon Banarasi georgette saree with gold zardosi embroidery with the traditional 9 yards of fabric – $394

This off-white pure georgette saree has a modern sophisticated look with silver zardosi embroidery other silver embellishments throughout. $179

A nice saree photoshoot

The drapes are accentuated and separated to give it a fuller and peacock like feathers and the multichromatic saree is a good complement.

From Shakti Fashion.

Saree Goddess – delightful fashion shoot

Although I found it on 36sarees site, I am not sure what the real origin of this photo shoot is. I keep thinking that I have seen this series somewhere.

Here is another one from the same series.

Wrinkle Free Wedding Sarees

One often hears that silk sarees are great to wear but end up wrinkled all too soon making the lady appear disheveled on any important day be it a day of festivals or events such as engagements, weddings or even formal corporate occasions. All that is now a thing of the past.

“This is a saree specially woven to suit today’s bride. Its woven with specially made finest pure silk yarn, to give the saree the soft touch and smooth finish that is hard to find in a brocade wedding silk saree. It requires skilled craftsmanship that has been handed down the generations to weave such grandeur and wrinkle free feel in silk. This soft finish prevents the saree from getting wrinkled or crumpled while wearing. So the bride can look grand, elegant and neat throughout even a day long ceremony” concludes Jeyashree.

Wrinkle free pure handloom silk sarees are available at prices upwards of Rs 17,000.

Kolkata fashion week

Love this saree coming from a cotton bloom! I think the theme of the show is earth, so lets see what comes up!