Borders in Sarees that are adorned by every desi diva

Posted by sureshbhosle on February 7th, 2018

Buying the perfect saree could be a task. You always desire to stand out, be looked at and praised for the confidence with which you carry your saree. Here’s a little secret. In life, the edges and corners stand out better than what is in between, literally and metaphorically too. So the tip is, concentrate on your borders when it comes to sarees. A border will make or break your saree and you need to be extra picky about it to get everything just right. Here are some borders you should consider to believe that you were born for the saree and the saree was meant for you:

1. Modern Prints and Embroideries: These borders may include abstract designs or geometrical shapes, patterns and formations. Filled with bold, vibrant color contrasts, the borders are very eye catching. Choose stiff fabrics and display your elegance and grace in the classiest of manners.

1. Ethnic Prints and Embroideries: We have always been curious about the varied arts of different regions of our country. Well, here’s a chance to flaunt your best ethnic picks flawlessly. The grandly celebrated embroideries of Chikankari, Gota Patti, Kantha, Kasuti, Chamba, Banni, Phulkar, Kashmiri and the gorgeous paints and prints of koiri, madhubani, ikat and kalamkari are your best resort. You have a lot to choose from!

2. Zari Work: Zari borders are the epitome of richness. These royal borders do wonders. They never fail to bring out the best in you. The motifs are mesmerizing to say the leastbut plain zari borders create magic as well! Pair the borders with a dark coloured saree and you are winning, young lady!

3. Mirror Work: Add some bling to your personality with the stunning mirror work borders. These loud borders with feminine motifs are sure to give an edge to your look like none other. I’ll say, Go for It!

4. Pearl and Dabka: This immensely delicate and intricate style of embroidery is one to look forward to. These heavenly borders on a comparatively plain saree are here to steal the show. They’ve got a beachy vibe and will definitely bring out the inner mermaid in you. Go for light, pastel colours.

5. Temple Borders: These sophisticated borders are here to stay. The have a very traditional and classy feel to them. The triangular motifs with an ikat style impression are subtle yet glamorous. Kanjeevaram sarees execute this motif quite well. You should own at least one of these.

6. Velvet Borders: Of course! It is 2018 and velvet is a massive yes. This incredible fabric gives a touch of boldness and independence to one’s personality and let’s be honest, velvet is sexy. It is exciting and an obvious head turner.

7. Multi Borders: Yes. You heard it right. Multi borders is a thing. It has been a thing for a long time but has gone unnoticed. Make it a trend, do it justice. Rather than being subtle with the borders, don’t let them merge together. Go wild! The sky is the limit. Select the borders of your dreams and combine them on one saree. Be the fashionista you always wished to be.

8. Gara Borders: These fancy borders coming from Persia and the Parsi culture are true heart stealers. Artistically embroidered in floral motifs they succeed in enhancing the charm. Vibrant colors work best and easily attract eyeballs. You have a choice. You could buy sarees with all these borders easily on online stores. You have a plenty of varieties. Be your own creative genius.