A saree will only be complete when worn with accessories.
The saree blouse, petticoat, jewelry, shoes and the clutch
purse/handbag are the popular accessories worn with a saree.
Accessories should always match the saree but choosing the
right accessories is not always easy if one does not know how to go about doing
it.
Here are a few tips to help such people.
The first thing to remember is the type of saree you are
wearing.
A sari worn for everyday wear will be different from wedding
sarees and sarees worn for special functions. The accessories worn will be
different too.
Saree blouse
Saree blouse
Cotton and handloom sarees are the most popular saris worn
for regular wear.
The short sleeve sari blouse and the sleeveless sari blouse
are the most common blouses worn with every day sarees.
Saree blouses designed with motifs, sequins, etc are worn
with wedding sarees and sarees worn on special outings.
You can find out more about such saree blouses in my hub
some facts about saree blouses.
Petticoat
A drawstring or an elastic band is sewn inside the seam of
the waistline of the petticoat to secure it to the wearer’s waist.
The petticoat must match the color of the saree and be
similar to the fabric.
Some women wear double petticoats with sarees that are
transparent.
Petticoats made of cotton, silk, lace and nylon fabrics are
the popular types worn with sarees. Cotton petticoats are the common types worn
with the cotton and handloom sarees.
Jewelry
Jewelry is always worn with a saree.
Women will don themselves with a gold or silver necklace
including matching bangles, a pair of earrings, rings, and even anklets.
Women who are too poor to own gold or silver will wear
bangles, necklaces, anklets, etc to match the color of their saree made from
other materials eg plastic, non-silver and non-gold metals.
This high quality 24 carat gold jewelry is encrusted with
gems such as diamonds, emeralds or rubies.
Kundan jewelry has to be cared for and stored in a certain
way.
Tips on how to clean and store Kundan Jewelry
Never use soap and water to clean Kundan jewelry. Instead
use a clean suede cloth to wipe the pieces.
When putting the jewelry away for later use place each piece
in cotton and seal in a plastic bag.
The thaali is an important piece of jewelry worn by brides
who don the Indian wedding sari.
The thaali symbolizes marriage and is gifted to the bride by
the groom and his family on the wedding day.
For special functions women usually wear gold or silver
jewelry such as a :
choker necklace
dangling earrings
bangles
anklets
Types of shoes to wear with saree
The color of the shoes should match the saree.
The height of the heel of the shoe is of great importance
when wearing a sari.
If the heel is too high this can make the sari look short.
If the heel is too low the sari can drag on the ground as
you walk resulting in you tripping and falling.
Clutch purse/handbag
The color of your clutch purse or handbag should match your
saree.
The clutch purse is preferred for sarees worn to parties,
special functions etc.
The handbag is favored for the sari worn as casual/regular
wear.
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