Wedding Sarees are the most gorgeous items that Indian women yearn to own. Indian wedding is all about colour, grandeur and glamour. The great Indian wedding cannot be complete without the perfect wedding saree that the would-be bride wears on the wedding day.
Wedding Sarees hold a very important place in the entire Indian wedding ceremony because a lot of emotions and sentiments are attached with this special attire. Wedding sarees are specially woven for the occasion from a wide array of designs, colours and fabric. Special care and emphasis are given to the colour, material and design of the wedding saree as it is considered a symbol of auspiciousness.
Fabric of Wedding Sarees
Wedding sarees are created on vibrant coloured fabrics like silk, crepe, georgette, etc. Silk is a popular choice when it comes to wedding attires. Banarasi and Kanchipuram silk sarees are the two prominent variants in this genre. Brides from different parts of the country choose silk sarees for wedding.
Apart from the pure silk as the main fabric, the artisans of India use several other fabrics for creating wedding sarees for the masses at large. Today, wedding sarees are also created in fabrics like georgette, crepe, satin, tissue, net, brocades, etc.
Wedding Sarees of Different Regions
The artisans while creating the sarees keep in mind the culture, religion, tradition and the intensity of the occasion. The fabric and colour of the sarees vary according to the regional culture. These are the traditional wedding sarees of India which includes Paithani Sarees, Kanjeevaram Sarees, Baluchari Sarees, Banarasi Sarees, etc.
Features of Wedding Sarees
Wedding Sarees are made distinct by the style of designing and the excellent use of certain materials that are used to deck up the sarees. Embellishments and embroidery hold an important place in the adornment of a wedding saree. The artisans of India showcase their proficiency in embellishing this particular type of sarees. These wedding sarees are created by employing embroideries like kundan, sequins, dabka, zari, gotta patti and zardouzi work. The attractive colour combinations and appealing embroideries and embellishments perfectly complement the blooming beauty of the new bride.
A major role is played by the colours of the sarees and the Indian weavers create wedding sarees that are found in a wide variety of hues like red, maroon, magenta, pink, orange, fuchsia, turquoise blue and other traditional colours. Though traditional designs are more coveted, keeping in mind the changing trend, the artisans portray modern designs that are combined with the contemporary motifs and patterns.