A symbol of India
It is said that what you wear can speak volumes about who you are without you having to utter a word. This couldn’t be truer for the saree. Whenever you see a woman draped in a saree, you immediately think of India in all its beauty, color and diversity.
The saree is more than just a fashionable option for women within and outside of India; it is a symbolic garment that unites Indian women from all castes and socioeconomic classes to represent what it means to be a woman in India.
In the struggle for independence, the saree was among the symbols of defiance against colonial rule, and even now, it is the most preferred garment among Indian women as a symbol of femininity and pride in one’s country, culture and religion.
In fact, the saree is regarded as both the most sensuous and most modest outfit for a woman, all depending on how it is worn. Further, it is suited for virtually any body type, a feat that few garments can achieve. This versatility in form and function is among the reasons that it remains the top of any woman’s list of clothing items.
Variety and variations
As with all things fashion, the saree has evolved over the years to incorporate various styles, prints and designs that give the wearer room for more self-expression and functionality. There is a wide variety of fabrics, embroidery, patterns and colors of Sarees that come from all over India providing a wide variety to choose from based on the occasion.
For instance, Banarasisarees, made in the holy city Varanasi, are regarded as the crème of sarees due to their heavy gold work, silver zari and embroidery. On the other hand, Chanderisarees, made in the heart of India, are light and easy to carry so they are quite popular for every day wear among women in India.
Designers have also created different interpretations of this symbolic garment, placing their own creative twists and additions to create unique looks for daily wear as well as occasions. Women throughout India and all over the world can now access different fabrics, designs and colors of their preferred garment from online shopping sites like Bawree.com.
Cost implications
As with any other clothing item, sarees vary in cost based on their fabrics, embroidery and work. Among the most affordable sarees is the Georgette sari. It is preferred, not just for its affordability, but also for its versatility in terms of the ornamental work that can be done on it as well as the potential for a variety of embroidery. You can check out the Bawree’s georgette worked sarees here.
This saree can be worn daily or on special occasions depending on the ornamental working and colors. In fact, you can get the Banarasi silk saree look using the georgette fabric for a glamorous bridal look without spending as much money.
Sarees are truly an ‘every woman’ look, Indian or not.t
Posts by SpeakBindas Editorial Team.
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Saree’s have been the traditional household wear for almost all of India for centuries now.
Sarees are the quintessential attire for Indian women and has managed to hold its own amidst the ever changing trends in women’s fashion. Till date, sarees are the go to attire for women for every occasion, like for going to a party, opting for a traditional georgette saree is a compelling option.