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Sari is in
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Are you ready for the six-yard silk spell?
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PHOTO : NAGARA GOPAL
Silk route A difficult task to choose from the variety
Drop in at Silk Fab, an exhibition-cum-sale of exquisite silk handloom fabrics at Kamma Sangham in Ameerpet and the message is loud and clear – it’s all about making ladies feel special. “And, why not? Women have always loved saris
and when it is presented in latest designs and eye-catching colours, they like even more,” gushes the salesman of Azad Handloom stall at the expo. Saris embellished in Jamdani work is the highlight here.
If you are looking for reasons to splurge, you will find all the right ones at the fair. From Srinagar and Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka to Jharkhand and West Bengal and mana Andhra Pradesh, there is representation from almost all the states.
Makhan Roy of West Bengal claims the collection in his stall is classic and exclusive too. “Bengali women love wearing these Musheedabad silk saris for Kali puja during Dasara,” he says as he spreads out a grand blue silk sari. If you are an ethnic lover, check out saris in pure silk and embellished with kantha stitch. For trendy young girls, salwar suits with batik prints (Rs. 1,250) in 7-1/2 metres make for an interesting buy. The place Andhalgoan (60 kms from Nagpur) might not ring a bell immediately. But have a look at the handloom and raw silk saris displayed here and you will realise the place’s royal connection. “These saris were worn by the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and now even Sonia Gandhi wears it for different occasions. Have you not seen on TV?” asks Gangadhar Gokhale of the stall. If it’s time to enhance your wardrobe, raw silk material (Rs. 300 per metre) make for cool salwars.
The sheer variety in Dharmavaram and Gadwal is sure to baffle any visitor. The range starts at Rs. 800 and goes upwards till Rs. 20,000! “Weaving these saris is difficult as the cotton saris have to be woven with a zari border,” say husband and wife duo Satyanarayana and Annapurna. Move around and the traditional Dharmavaram weaves in vibrant red and yellow catches your attention. The unique colour combination, checked patterns and characterstic borders make for an ideal function wear.
Ever thought you will see saris embellished with leather prints? Well, the Gujarat stall makes it a reality with its range. Check out Gajji silks embellished with embroidery and the leheriya with bandhej.
The speciality of course, is the piping leather work intricately done on the saris. At a Kashmir stall, saris in aari and needle work and other dupattas, jackets and stoles are alluring. With spring in the air, it is the best time to indulge. Celebrate the harvest festival with a silk fabric from the expo.
N.M.
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