How to Choose Silk Sarees to Enhance Your Beauty?
Posted by shaun taylor on May 30th, 2017
In spite of the fashion trends having witnessed changes from time to time and generation to generation, sarees, are the ones, which have withstood the test of times and are still considered as the favorites with Indian women who prefer to go traditional during special events and occasions. The ethnic wear is available in different types of natural as well as artificial materials. Of the lot, silk sarees are the ones which are most preferred by the women, but at the same time, costly and difficult to maintain, as compared to their other counterparts. But, women still opt for silk sarees as, no other sari gives them elegant and graceful look as silk ones (Does). Brides are seen opting for silk sarees on their big day.
Women, who love flaunting their shapely figures, are often seen opting for sarees as their daily and occasional wear. Silk sarees, which are uniquely designed and have exquisite zari work, done on them, stand apart from the other variants. Pure silk sarees are available in several varieties like Kora silk, Banarsi, Kanchipuram silk and Mysore silk. However, in order to make your collection of silk sarees enviable, mentioned below are some helpful tips.
Choosing the right weight silk saree
Choosing a silk saree with heavy weight is advisable as, heavy fabric helps in giving the saree, durability and long life.
Avoid buying fake silk sarees and ensure to compare the price
As, pure silk sarees are hand woven with fine gold and silver threads adorning them, it gives them a unique look. This also results in significant rise in its price. Ensure of buying pure silk sarees only from a reliable source and avoid falling prey to cheap priced ones. Checking the purity hall mark on the sarees will help establish the authenticity of the store. Absence of hall mark on silk saree can be related to the product being a fake one.
Ensure of checking the saree’s border and designs
It is the unique designs and borders which make the silk sarees stand apart from the rest of the lot. The silk sarees come with heavy, bright and artistically designed borders thereby making them a perfect wear for any occasion. The border designs on pattu sarees for wedding derive inspiration from olden time’s motifs embroideries.
Prior to purchasing a silk saree, ensure of checking the store’s reliability and authenticity. You are likely to get misguided by cheap and fake versions of silk sarees which are similar in looks and appearances as that of pure ones.
Avoid buying a silk saree from local market as there are chances of you getting cheated. Get comparative prices from various sellers before deciding on the final one. Check out the originality of the zari work done on the silk saree and ensure that it is not a cheap imitation.
As, the price range of silk sarees is high, buying a cheaper version, may result in you getting stuck with a fake version.
