Benarsi Saree for Weddings

Traditional Banarasi silk saris with elaborate engravings are also popular wedding wear.  A deep color with maroon or wine is very popular for weddings and wedding functions. Banarasi saree is very gorgeous because of its rich texture and looks great on women of all ages.

Benarasi saris are made of finely woven silk and zari. For a regal look they are decorated with elaborate engraving to give a rich look. These sarees are mostly worn by Indian women for fancy events and weddings.  The best part of these sarees are they look rich and classy. Pairing it with right blouse and jewelry can make it an ideal outfit for the bridal wear and any fancy event like cocktail parties, wedding functions,  pooja and even fancy get together’s.

Deep  bright colors like maroon, bright pink, black, orange and yellow are preferred for evening wear while light  earthy shades like cream, light pink and gold for day wear functions.

Teaming up with a chic enhances the look of the sari. You can drape it in many styles like Indian style – where the pallu  is pinned to the blouse on the left shoulder or seedha pallu that is pallu is expose the pallu's design in front.

Check out Cbazaar for similar designer outfits. Cbazaar offers attires that reflect a perfect mix of creativity, aesthetic design and comfort.

 Cbazaar also offers a wide range of Indian attires for men, women and kids online. Cbazaar is one of the leading online apparel stores for weddings and red carpet events. Check out their new collection which is perfect blend of modern and traditional designer attires.

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Neeta Lulla's 2013 Kanjeevaram Collection

Neeta Lulla is one of the most popular designer for Bollywood.  Neeta Lulla has designed clothes for many Bollywood movies that includes ‘Lamhe’,‘Devdas’ and  ‘Jodha  Akbar’ and also a few Hollywood  projects  like ‘Bride and prejudice’,  ‘One night with a king’, ‘Mistress of Spices’, ‘Provoked’. Her designs have lot of glitz and glamour in her attire. She has worked with more than 300 movies so far.

Her outfits are popular for weddings, on and off screen and Indian fashion shows. Indian bridal wear is her fortee. She use lot of bold bright vibrant colors in her designs. Check out her new silk collection 2013 that are perfect for South Indian women for weddings, festivals, pooja and traditional get togethers.

Kanjivaram sarees are available in different colored threads with an exquisite and elaborate zari work. The inspiration is based on the Pallava temples, palaces and paintings.

She used lot of sheer textures in shades of Bright blues, purples and greens, or vibrant reds, oranges or yellows  with gold embroidery work. It is a perfect blend of  traditional and mythology in her work. Check out her latest launch of Kanjeevaram silk that she gave a fusion Midas touch with gold belts with unique style of drapes.

For similar designer outfits check popular online store Cbazaar.  Cbazaar offers attires that reflect a perfect mix of creativity, aesthetic design and comfort.  Check out their new collection which is perfect blend of modern and traditional designer attires.

Cbazaar offers attires that reflect a perfect mix of creativity, aesthetic design and comfort. Also the range of blouses offered by Cbazaar covers both daily use as well as designer wears for special occasions. They offer a wide range of Indian attires for men, women and kids online. Cbazaar is one of the leading online apparel stores for weddings and red carpet events.




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Traditional yet Trendy Benarsai Silks

Check out latest collection of Benarasi silks from cbazaar. Amazing Bollywood Benarasi silks are launched by Cbazaar for festival like Navratri and wedding season.

As the name suggests, the Banarasi sarees are made in Varanasi, popularly known as

Benaras and Kasi or Kashi. It is the traditional art style of Indian saree heritage that is still

Very popular. No Indian Wedding is complete without a Banarasi saree. Historically, these

sarees are considered to be among the finest. With all the gold and silver color brocade,

zari, jacquard and other floral motifs, benarasi sarees used to be the dress of Royal blood. A red color benarsi can always make head turns wile you walk down the wedding function.

Even the men used the rich banarasi fabric in their styles and turbans. The gold color intricate designs on the body and the pallu create the signature look. These saris are made on various fabrics such as organza, pure silk, dupion silk, tussar silk, net, viscose etc. The gold and silver embroidery work on these sarees make them very heavy. You can team the attire with traditional golden jewlery to complete bridal look. Strappy heels can be an add on

It is considered to be an auspicious saree for every North Indian. Adding a Banarasi saree

to her collection is a must for every bride from Varanasi. Other features that make the saree

look distinctive are Heavy gold work, Compact weaving, figures with small details, metallic

visual effects, pallus, jal (a net like pattern), and mina work. The collection of Cbazaar is

a tribute to all the weavers from Benaras, who have put-in tremendous efforts to keep this

traditional art alive. To add fusion look team it with a stylish halter or doori blouse. A long braid or a tight high bun will add on to your style.

Check out the range of beautiful sarees that we bring to you and add

glam to your wardrobe. Cbazaar is one of the leading online store. It deals in traditional ethinc and designer outfits for men, women and kids. Their styles and designs are unique and amazing.

Sarees - Bridal colors this season

Wedding seasons is here and everyone is busy in wedding shopping. When it comes to choose the color of your saree I can give some tips on the same.

·         Try burgundy instead of blood red this wedding season.

This beautiful wine shade embroidered net saree is ideal for your reception or wedding function. First half of the saree is adorned with tikka and bugle beads enhanced shimmer woven bold paisley motifs. Zari and sequin embellished fancy motifs are accentuating the second half. Team it up with a designer choli and vintage gold jewelry to complete your fusion bridal look

·         Opt for bronze or dull golden work. Bright gold work is completely out of fashion

·         Cool icy colors like breezy blues, greens, white, grays, beiges are most suited for wedding functions and parties. Make sure the texture has silvery shine, shimmer or glitter to add glam to your look.

·         The saree with detail sheer work can look great for evening wear

·         Black silk saree, net or black chiffon are perfect for cocktail parties. Team the attire with brocade blouse as it a touch of brocade boosts up the traditional outfit with adding grace. This black net and faux georgette half and half saree is perfect for you cocktail party. Resham and sequins embroidered and is adorned with varied floral motif. Pair it with brocade designer blouse to complete your Indian fusion look

·         Heavy Net sarees in neutral shades like golden, silver and pink with low neck designer blouses are hot favorites for evening reception functions

CbaZaar deals in Bridal sarees online .They also deal in tunic tops, kurtis for women online. You can find all the latest fashion and designer wear on the website itself. CbaZaar also deals in women fashion, Bollywood clothing for men and women and fashion jewelry online

Retain your Evergreen silk sarees

Silk Saree represents eternal ethnicity of India. Silk sarees are evergreen and are preserved from generations. They are generally passed on from grandmothers to mothers and so on. They are expensive and classy piece of art.They are preferred by women of all age.

Expensive silk sarees such as kanjeevaram, Banarasi silk, Patola silk, Silk cotton, Art silk, Kanchipuram silk, Paithani and Thanchoi silk very popular for weddings and other special occasions.

Few tips -

Dye them – If you are bored of wearing the same silk saree long dyeing them is a good option.  Light color silk saree are prone to stains and also fades with time. Dye them to a darker shade which goes well with its border. Bottle green, red, maroon or even black looks classy and stylish.

Play with the style and patterns – You can always try something new over your silk art piece. Print or embroidery is another option which can change the look of your saree completely. Wake up your creative side and add sequin, mirror or any other embellishments to make it look really stylish.

Jacket, salwar kameez or kurti is another option. You can always convert your saree into clothes that you will wear. Zardosi or Zari on sleeve edges, collars, hems or bottoms is another option.

You can retain your silk saree by making it in a sophisticated silk kurti. This kurti features geometric prints. The neck line is accentuated with colorful fancy woven patch and is further enhanced with a tie up with fancy dangling.  It has beautiful decorative shimmer prints and panels with printed motifs. You can wear this kurti with matching bottoms or denims for casual day wear.

Check out the Traditional silk saree collection from CbaZaar. CbaZaar and Homeindia are the online websites are specialized in Festival and Bridal Wear dresses. These dresses are fully customized by any means. You can apply your own design and motifs on your dress. They also deal in designer women clothes, Bollywood wear and men traditional fashion.