As the pandemic hit all of us globally and all of us were intrusive about intimate weddings, my best friend also tied the knot recently amidst all the chaos in a beautiful yet cozy wedding. She looked stunning in the traditional red banarasi saree with gold, zari and silver handwork on it which she picked up from her mom’s closet. I think, that was the first time when I really fell in love with saree as an outfit and realized that even I want to wear a traditional red banarasi saree for my wedding.
My Mom once told me, Hindu brides usually wear a traditional red saree on the auspicious day of their wedding as red color replicates the inward strength of every Indian woman. Red color signifies opulence and richness.
I simply want to know, who doesn’t love a traditional red banarasi saree I mean, there’s some kind of charisma and exquisiteness to those brides who wear them on their big day. For many brides, donning a dream bridal lehenga is like everything, but come on guys, think of Anushka Sharma’s red banarasi Sabyasachi saree; we all went ga-ga over that ‘’out-of-this-world’’ saree – remember!!!
No wonder, I’ve always fancied of being a traditional bride in that gorgeous shade of red.
Ok… Ok… now before you give me those looks, just scroll down to know my reasons for opting a traditional red banarasi saree for my wedding-
Handcrafted Banarasi is Considered As One Of The Premium Weaves From India
Being a fashion designer, I have always been in love with fabrics and textures. I believe, Fashion will be absurd without fabrics. it is a way to express your feelings. The classic saree succeeds to stay alive through ground-breaking designs, motifs moreover, you can pair them up with contemporary pants, dhoti pants, palazzos, and even jeans. These try-outs, along with the old-school draping style, can only do so much to augment your look. Whether contemporary or traditional style; when draped correctly, according to your body type; saree always bring out your best features. It would not be wrong to say that, sarees have entirely transformed the wedding scene these days.
It looks magnificent even without further work or embroidery. You can reclaim your saree as many times as you want. Just change the look with a little modification of blouse and other accessories and you are all set. On the other hand, lehenga picture is forever.
Not Every Bride Wants to Spend Their Savings on a Posh, Exclusive Lehenga
There are many girls like me, who are just ok with investing less on the wedding dress as is something which is worn only once. Banarasi sarees come in all kinds of costing arrays, and there is probability that you find an affordable one. There are various Banarasi sarees made of varied silk which are mass-produced and cost not as much as the handwoven saree with real zari work.
Care and Storage Is Easy
We all know that you just can’t throw away your wedding sarees once the rituals are over. Being real about their care and storage is really important. So, donning a Banarasi saree and then preserving it in a piece of breathable cotton fabric is comparatively very easy and practical.
And last but not the least, Banarasi sarees are tremendously versatile. They are classic and eternal irrespective of latest fashion movements. I am sure, you all approve of the fact that donning banarasi saree on your big day is a terrific choice.
Well…I am completely drooling over this ‘red banarasi saree look’-what about you!!!
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