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When the timeless art of weaving meets the timeless art of hand embroidery, a saree fit for a queen is created. We are talking about Zardozi embroidered Banarasi Saree, which has become an essential bridal adornments for at least one of the wedding functions, mostly reception. Though the designer sarees in varying patterns, drapes and textures have their share of glamour and glitterati, the one saree which reigns supreme for the modern day Indian Bride is a Banarasi saree, specially in the current times when Anushka Sharma and Deepika Padukone mesmerized the world with traditional weaves for their receptions. The modern day...

One of the most critical features of a perfect saree drape is the pallu, which determines the look you would be carrying. Few tips to help you decide the ideal style are: Contrary to the popular belief of tucking the tummy pleats  first - the right trick to put the pallu in place first. This gives you the remaining portion of the saree which can be styled in the tummy pleats. If your saree has the key designing on pallu, then its imperative to go for a flaring pallu which should be extended quite low (in the balck saree) In...