Designer Saree Shopping in Mumbai
by Ankhi Das
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The one thing that has seized the imagination of scores of poets and painters the world over is the nine yards of elegance called saree.
Truly nothing can be more rewarding than watching women outshine each other in their sarees. Since every woman wants to wear something that is distinctly different, there emerged a newer variety called designer sarees.
A blend of talent and tradition, these sarees undergo a delicate process before finding a place in your wardrobe and becoming a prized possession.
If quality & high-end product is what you are looking for, check out the many designer boutiques and showrooms that dot the city’s landscape and sell these works of art.
Sarees, always known to be sexy and chic, create waves when women wearing it walk into any event or occasion. Satya Paul, an internationally recognized brand offers women with the choice, they need to make a fashion statement. Ever since the stores opened doors way back in 1985, their sarees & outfits have sold like hot cakes.
Ritu Kumar Designer Boutique offers a perfect blend of traditional and modern designs. Her inimitable style blends traditional Indian handicrafts, using the magic of zardozi, chikan, mirror work, embroidery, block print and tie and dye, with modern design in sarees, salwar suits and bridal outfits.
Bawree , a 13-year-old saree shop is still as popular as ever. Designer Mehul M Shetya works with pearls, crochet, leather and velvet patchwork, shells, and traditional resham embroidery. Sarees paired with corsets, bikini, spaghetti tops, tube tops and leather blouses create a fresh look every time. Traditional Jamevar and glass tissues are used for the blouses.
Jashn specialises in printed chiffons in pulsating colours; silk, crepe and cotton sarees & bridal lehengas accompanied by stylish accessories.
Roop Sangam is well-known for a wide variety of designer sarees and heavily embroidered sarees, such as Kanjeevarams with cut work, and kasuti in vibrant colours like turquoise blue, pink, magenta, mustard and maroon; tussar silk, chiffon or crepe silk with intricate hand block prints or vegetable-dyed prints.
Established in the year 1942, Kala Niketan has become synonymous with style in traditional Indian wear especially for bridal sarees and trousseau.
Aasopalav designs the most enticing and alluring variety of sarees. Its designer sarees, ghaghras and Kanjeevarams create a perfect mystique.
Look here for a a list of designer saree stores in Mumbai.