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Saree बातें

The lower garment or Antriya resembled the Dhoti or Fishtail of tying saree, which was passed through legs, covered the legs loosely & then flowed into long & decorative pleats at front of the legs.

It further evolved into Bhairnivasani skirt, today known as Ghagri or Lenhenga.

Saree बातें

The word ‘Saree’ evolved from ‘Sattika’ mentioned in the earliest Hindu Literature of women’s attire.

The 3 piece ensemble comprising
1- Antriya - Lower Garment
Today we call it Petticoat/inner skirt/ Saree Silhouette

2- Uttariya- The veil worn over head/shoulder.
Today we call it Saree/six yards elegance

3- Stanapatta- The Chest Band
Today we call it Choli/Blouse

Linen Line Up (Day-2) Strive to stay in tune with your Signature Style!!

Saree बातें

The saree is one of the world’s oldest and perhaps the only surviving un-stitched fluid garment from the past.

It’s interesting to know today’s Saree Power Suit once was popularly known as Poshak!

Having Signature style is equivalent to freedom from trend traps

Saree बातें

Don’t splurge, just style!

👉 Age old traditional Sambalpur Silk saree gets a face lift with new, modern western jacket

👉 Wardrobe neutral, boring yellow ochre of the saree, is enhanced with the accent red coloured layer

👉 Fluid unstitched six yards combined with structured jacket & neatly pleated pallu makes the ensemble Corporate ready.

👉 The structured Hasli, (neckpiece)compliments the little floral brooch.

It’s all about balance & harmony of Yin Yang!

Super excited to share that I am Chosen as the Winner of National Hand-loom Day Contest organised by Hast Tant in association with Kalinga Swaraj Women's Wing

Fortunate to get connected with super enterprising & enthusiastic group of empowered women from my HOME STATE ODISHA, my newly found Odiya family!

I have been in look out for such a group to feel rooted to the place of birth since some time, feel fortunate to get introduced by Bandita S. Patro

My warmest gratitude and deep appreciation to KSWW and all the new Odiya friends for acknowledging my post and warm wishes. Thank you once again Hast Tant and KSWW

A shout out to my Friends & family from Odisha to join the group if you wish to by using the following link.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/odiawomen/

Drooling over this 'Hole' new dimension the saree is given by studio_medium, a design house in Delhi.

Constant fidgeting with pallu can be put to rest :) Personally, i believe that, even though the versatility of the six yards is arrested, it would be a great buy to add to ones collection.

Saree बातें

Antriya-petticoat-inner skirt- saree silhouette

As per Wikipedia, an Atriya is the lower garment from ancient India.

It is a long white or coloured strip of fine cotton cloth, passed through the legs, worn in a way that covered both legs loosely, then long pleats flowed at the front of the legs, to provide maximum comfort and ease of movement.

Does it sound like tying a Dhoti?

👉 Yes, absolutely! Men’s dhoti, which is the oldest Indian draped garment, is the precursor of the traditional saree. Even lungi is evolved from the Antriya.

Do you know?

👉 Dhoti was worn both by the men and women until the fourteenth century?

The Sculptures of ancient goddesses and dancers wearing a dhoti wrap, or the fishtail version validates, this version of history.

👉 The Kaashtha sari (Marathi: नऊवारी साडी) and The Madisar or Koshavam (Tamil: மடிசார்) takes its inspiration from male dhoti?

👉 Antriya evolved & popularly called as a petticoat, parkar (परकर) in Marathi, ulpavadai (உள்பாவாடை) in Tamil (pavada) in other parts of South India, Malayalam: പാവാട,Telugu: పావడ, Kannada: ಪಾವುಡೆ, shaya (সায়া) in Bengali, ସାୟା in Odiya.

👉 millennial call it 'Inner Skirt'

👉 I call it ‘Saree Silhouette’

Check out the stylized Kashta Drape on tights.

PS- Images from my saree styling workshop

Suddenly, everyone seems to be talking about Sarees. There has been a lot of buzz on social media. It is quite heartwarming to see this six yard wonder making a humble come back & it's here to stay!

The saree is one of the world’s oldest and perhaps the only surviving un-stitched fluid garment from the past.

As per Wikipedia, history of sari-like drapery is traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished during 2800–1800 BCE around the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.

Did you know?

👉Today’s 3-piece Saree Power Suit, as I call it, was once popularly known as Poshak!

👉The word 'sari' evolved from 'saatikaa' (Sanskrit: शाटिका) mentioned in earliest Hindu literature as women's attire.

👉The Sari or Sattika evolved from a three-piece ensemble comprising the Antriya, the lower garment; the Uttariya; a veil worn over the shoulder or the head; and the Stanapatta, a chestband.

👉This 3-piece set was known as Poshak, which means attire or ensemble!

Suddenly, everyone seems to be talking about Sarees. There has been a lot of buzz on social media. It is quite heartwarming to see this six yard wonder making a humble come back & it's here to stay!

The saree is one of the world’s oldest and perhaps the only surviving un-stitched fluid garment from the past.

As per Wikipedia, history of sari-like drapery is traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished during 2800–1800 BCE around the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.

Did you know?

👉Today’s 3-piece Saree Power Suit, as I call it, was once popularly known as Poshak!

👉The word 'sari' evolved from 'saatikaa' (Sanskrit: शाटिका) mentioned in earliest Hindu literature as women's attire.

👉The Sari or Sattika evolved from a three-piece ensemble comprising the Antriya, the lower garment; the Uttariya; a veil worn over the shoulder or the head; and the Stanapatta, a chestband.

👉This 3-piece set was known as Poshak, which means attire or ensemble!

National Handloom Day!!

I stand by the weavers! This post is dedicated to all the weavers & artisans!!

Wearing a Gamcha Saree.. “Gamcha” is a traditional handloom towel, generally in red colour with Checks and it’s very common for every household to have a gamcha in Odisha, Bengal, Bihar.

Recently Gamcha has made a come back in six yards, in different colours and has become fashion trend.

It’s heartening to see this humble Gamcha Saree making a place for itself