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A Short History of 6 Yards of Elegance

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One of the amazing facts about the 6 Yards of elegance is that the history of the sarees goes long back to 3000 BC. The mention of Sarees is first done in Hindu cultural hymns: Rig Veda. Saree is the cultural attire of women in so many countries in South Asia, followed by India, the list includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal just to name a few.  India remains the powerhouse of dying, printing, and silk-weaving sarees . And India remains one of the last handicrafts markets in the world till now. There are almost 30 different regional varieties you can find in hand-weaved sarees in India.  Varanasi- the city situated on the banks of river Ganga; specializes in weaving silk sarees on a wooden handloom, the old style to make Banarasi Silk Sarees . The specialty of this saree is it is usually in bright red color and the hoarder work- zari; is done by a trimmed metallic thread.  This metal could be different, it is copper generally, but at times it could be silver or gold, t...

Style Guide: Crop Tops & Designer Sarees

  Today, fashion trends are all about the fusions created between Indian and Western wear. In light of this collaboration, several designers have come together to find perfect combinations for Indian wear. There are a bunch of combinations available, but one which stands out is the combination between crop tops and sarees.  For designer sarees online , crop tops give a dynamic effect. Here are some reasons why crop tops are ideal for sarees for all types of occasions: Firstly, crop tops are similar to blouses created to cover the upper portion and compliment the overall look that the saree gives to the figure of a person. Crop tops come in varieties, similar to blouses, that can be altered or mismatched according to the moment's requirement. For designer sarees worn for occasions, choosing a dazzling crop top or a simple crop top is ideal for a bedazzling effect. Crop tops are easy to wear and handle compared to most blouses that are ideal pairs for sarees. Crop tops have mul...