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- The largest variety by any stretch of the imagination
- Absolutely and incredibly authentic stuff from master craftsmen.
- 'Exclusive' sarees that cannot be found anywhere else in the online market.
- Different varieties of sarees sourced from different states - all in one site.
- Every colour, every fabric, every kind of work, every style available.
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- In Tamil Nadu State, the land of ancient history of fine arts, dancing and old music, women of south India tie Saree differently according to religious trends. Yet, all of them wear very long Tamil sarees saris that are about nine yards instead of six. Women of Tamil Nadu wear south silk saris on special occasions. Both pictures in this page sow you a simple sari tie style but in South India Tamil saree (sari) is tied in a complicated way. Utsav Fashion is Tamil sarees saris online store for shopping where you can find south silk saris, south india sarees, silk sarees from Tamil Nadu, also you can learn more about Tamil Nadu handloom and saree sari manufactured here Complicated sari wearing stylesouth India - After the Sari is tied around the waist for the first time, it is circled and folded so that all folds are put to the left leg. While the rest of it is hanged around the left shoulder therefore it is circled once more around the waist then provided with waistband to the left side. This sort of Sari is not familiar in India today due to the difficulty of wearing it, however, wearing it is obligatory in weddings.
- Women of south india wear south silk saris on special occasions.The Brahmin community wear the sari in a slightly different way without wearing the long skirt. The length of the sari which they wear is longer (nine yards) than the usual one. It is wound separately on both legs in a proper way without restricting the person's free movement.
- Kanchipuram a famous historical and mythological village 60 km from Madras, the capital of Tamilnadu is well-known for it's rich and traditional cotton, tamil sarees, and south silk sarees
- Kanchipuram has only been weaving Silk sarees for the past 150 years and specialises in a heavy silk sari woven with tightly twisted three-ply, high-denier threads using thick zari threads for supplementary - wrap and -- weft patterning. Interlocked-weft borders are common. Along with silk sarees, Kanchipuram also specialises in cotton and silk-polyster blended sarees with the demand of the current market.
- Many of today's established Kanchipuram Silk weavers trained in the cultural centre of "Kalakshetra" during the 1970's producing sarees with designs that are some what 'heavy' in both style and fabric weight, with very wide bordes. Traditional motifs such as, mango, elephant, peacock, diamond, lotus, pot, creeper, flower, parrot, hen, and depiction of stories from mythology are very common in Kanchipuram sarees. Cotton sarees are ornamented with threads and some silk sarees are also woven with thread instead of pure zari.
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- Silk and cotton is sourced from Bangalore and Surat is the only place where zari is brought. The recent development in the designing field shows the introduction of computerised Jacquard borders in Kanchipuram silk saris. Though the techniques and the materials are changing with the marketdemand; the motifs are still conventional and traditional in order to hold the custom and tradition of a Kanchipuram saree.
- Kanchipuram sarees are very heavy and gorgeous sarees and are used specially for weddings in South Indian region as their traditional wedding saree.
- As well as Tamil saris Madurai is also famous for sarees which is also located in Tamil Nadu. Madurai has many weavers in the city and surrounding villages. The classic Madurai handloom is woven from very shiney, highly mercerized cotton with glistening silky borders, which used to be made of silk, but are now mostly polyester or shiney cotton. The cloth is airy and lightweight, perfect for the very hot climate.
- Madurai also produces very beautiful block printed sarees called "Sungari". They are usually printed on fine cotton cloth and feature small printing on the field in simple oneor two color motifs. They are affordable and durable for every day wear and you see many women wearing this style on the street.
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Fine work.By Abbey from Austria on 2/1/2012 10:10:58 AM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : I have received my order and I want to thank you for being so patient and putting order together in a very nice fashion. saree and blouses are done perfectly, as well. Thank you i will most definitely be ordering again in the future.
Attractive color.By Tanu from Turkey on 2/1/2012 10:20:30 AM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : Finally I received my saree on Monday. Its very nice and how I wanted, thank you so much. I like your all ladies wear collections. I will see you soon.
Classy saree.By Radinka from Romania on 2/1/2012 10:12:27 AM
Bottom Line : Hi, I received the saree that I ordered, it is just awesome, loved it. I really liked the saree and its the same as seen on the net. Its really awesome and looking beautiful. Thanks for your fantastic service. Wish to make more purchases from your great collections.
Absolutely GorgeousBy Allie from U.S on 2/1/2012 12:53:19 PM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : Item is absolutely gorgeous and your service was very efficient. I will be back and thank you.