Entries Categorized as 'indian sari'

bridesmaid dress colors?

Date July 21, 2011

i am planning on wearing a white dramatic or a white romantic style wedding dress and for my reception, i will be wearing a red sari! (:
same color as the link below but different design and more elaborate (:
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Since I am Indian, I want my bridesmaids to wear sarees. However I am not sure what [...]

Where can I find sewing patterns for Indian style outfits?

Date July 19, 2011

I’m very into the Indian style of clothing. Salwar kameez and saris have always been very pretty to me. The only problem is that I can’t afford the premade stuff. It’s just too expensive for anyone in my family. I’ve looked all over for sewing patterns but have never been able to find them. If [...]

any important traditions the indian culture have?

Date July 16, 2011

im studying indian culture at college and would like to know about any meanings and important traditions in there culture
like the gems they were on their heads
the henna tattoos
sari’s
the jewelry they wear
anything will be a big help thankyou

Indian women and saris?

Date July 12, 2011

At an Indian wedding, an Indian lady mentioned that women wearing saris never wear sleeveless blouses. Does anyone know why?
I mean the average Indian woman, not Bollywood or actress or model. They show lots of skin at their stomachs!

Do you think the Indian sari is slutty, or not?

Date July 10, 2011

I just want to get a general opinion on this; this is main garment that is worn by Indian women, from young to old. Basically it is comprised of a full-length skirt to surround the hips, a cropped up skin-tight blouse for the upper body, and a long piece of draping cloth. In short, it [...]