India is known for its marvelous legacy of a variety of heritages and cultures that have resulted in countless traditional crafts and art forms in each and every nook and corner of this massive country. It has put forward the finest collection of silk, handloom saris that are accessible in an extensive assortment of colors and prints, appropriate for festivals and any special occasions. Among many arts that have put Bengal (including East and West) in the world map of excellence, predominant is Muslin Saree. The beautiful handwoven sarees are known for the unique and intricate design and craftsmanship. The palette of colors and broad range that these Saris employ are the ultimate testaments to their mesmerizing allure and power. These sarees are absolutely perfect to flaunt on any festive, wedding ceremony or even traditional celebratory occasion.
The Saree of the Day
This particular Muslin saree is very special weave. It is out of the box and doesn't have the usual floral weave. Rather its based on a famous Sukumar Ray poem starting as "Bidye Bojhai Babumoshai". The words of the poem are literally woven in Bengali script in the pallu and the whole story is pictorially told throughout the body. Thus it has motifs of trees, river, boat, sailor and passenger, birds etc.The intricate weave and the storytelling through the six yards is jaw-dropping. I can't imagine how strenuous the process has been to weave those minute details in the saree. It was a last minute buy and was shipped to me couple of days before the Durga Puja from a well known Kolkata based boutique named Anchal. I was obsessed the minute i saw a show of theirs on TV and called them right away to ship it to me.
The day I got the saree I was confused on how to style it as the saree itself has got a lot of personality and I didn't want to distract the limelight it deserves. Thus opted for a tone on tone green blouse instead of the contrast yellow. The blouse which perfectly matched was an old one with the widest back and uplifted the style quotient of the traditional saree.
Now for accessories, wanted to intensify the earthy look with dual silver and gold tones. So I paired it up with my most favorite mango necklace and giant ear stud and stacked a lot of bangles of silver and matte gold tones. Sanchita suggested a flower for te special occasion and thus it was added to the hair. Had my go to kohl eyes with maroon lipstick and big green bindi or tip to complete the whole look.
Tips on Buying and Wearing Handwoven Muslin
- The fineness of the fabric and the intricacies of the woven patterns determine the final price of a muslin saree, which can vary from six thousand rupees to over a lakh (about USD 100 to over 1500). Beware of powerloom or semi-muslins being sold as genuine handwoven one.
- Don't forget to properly put fall and pico in your saree. The fabric is delicate and should be used with care
- Keep draping it often or at least re-fold it often so that they don't tear along the folds.
- Avoid home cleaning and always dry clean your muslins if at all necessary.
Outfit Details
Saree: Anchal Boutique, Kolkata, India
Jewelry: Gariahat Hawkers Market, Kolkata, India
Potli Bag: Gift from dear brother from Hyderabad
Fake Flower: Dollar Tree
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