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Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab, India

The word Phulkari literally means ?flower-embroidery?. The art of Phulkari originated in 15th century AD in Punjab, a north Indian state in India. Most of the women in small towns and villages are busy creating amazing Phulkari shawls, dupattas and other garments. Phulkari is basically created on shawls and dupattas that cover head whereas Bagh is created on the garment that covers the whole body. Today Phulkari has become an integral part of day today life of women in Punjab. ? The embroidery is very simple but the color combination, stitches and the pattern makes it look spectacul...

Different styles of Draping a saree (Pictures)

I believe that saree draping is an art that evolves with a lot of practice. Though for beginners draping a saree is not less than rocket science but for an expert it is a cheese walk. In the beginning it may take up to few hours to properly tie up the saree but once you expertise in draping, it will not take more than 5 minutes. Once you know and are comfortable in draping a saree, then you can practice different styles of wearing or wrapping a saree. Try these out, create your own style of wrapping or just perfect the style you prefer. Just remember to wear your saree neatly, custom ta...

Most common style of wearing a saree

A Saree is the simplest and the most elegant attire worn by women in India. The practicality, simplicity and the elegance makes the 6 meter drape the favorite and most comfortable dress. If draped properly it is the most sensuous, graceful and stylish attire a women can ever wear. A saree is an outfit which reveals as much as it hides. Wearing a saree is an art which is polished by practicing it again and again. It is very important to drape it properly, a clumsily draped sari can break the look of the saree and you personality as well.

Different types of Sarees from North India, South In...

The wardrobe of a saree enthusiast woman has atleast one saree from different regions of India. It is their hobby and desires to own the specialties and the traditional sarees of the regions across India. Apart from these traditional sarees you?ll also find the regular wear sarees like plain sarees, synthetic sarees, Printed sarees etc. Women in India love to accessorize themselves, especially when dressed in Saree. They flaunt with jewelry, Gajara and make up.? Each state of India has its own specialty. A unique range of gorgeous and beautiful sarees come from Gujarat, Bengal, Rajastha...