The neat fold of the saree depends on how you wash it. A worn saree can be creased too badly to be folded without ironing. But for the best result, you must wash the saree, and wring out the water.
As it is found in the wild and grown by tribals, it is also known as wild silk. And if you want to know its history, it probably dates back to ancient times, as it has a Sanskrit name: Kosa Silk.
The plain saree never goes out of fashion. Every year, some designs become very popular and overshadow the plain saree till the craze fades. But it is always there in the wardrobe.
“So fine”, “Impossible to hand down”, “my favourite” are some of the words women use to talk about the Mangalagiri sarees. The weave is so fine that you wonder if it is a cotton saree.
Actors from movies and television series are among the most sought after models for sarees, be it classic silks or the latest designer wear. Some styles become the rage of the season, but one epic saree managed o capture the imagination of millions of Indian women and found an esteemed place in their wardrobe.
Seenagers are women who held a lot of responsibilities in their youth and enjoy freedom of teenage only in their fifties and sixties. Also, seenagers are experts at selecting sarees and most of them have a little money and some time to space for shopping. Let’s join them in their shopping experience
Think Banarasi saree and your eyes will remember the gleaming fabric in all its grandeur. What makes for this instant association between Banarasi and brilliant?