In Gaurang
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Looks like we spoke to soon about Ms. Balan retiring her saris because she was back sporting one by Gaurang at a crafts related event in Hyderabad on Thursday.
I normally don’t like very broad borders on sari, that’s a personal preference, but she just looked so good here. Loved everything there.
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Vidya Balan at Kausalyam 2017
Photo Credit: Ragalahari.com
Beautiful sari, blouse, jewellery and Kanakambaram. It’s kalamkari work on a Kanchivaram sari. The description is silly. It’s a crafts related event and she is wearing a handcrafted sari, very event appropriate. If you have freedom of speech, talk meaningfully.
what exactly are you calling “silly” , Sapphire ? Sorry, i dont understand what brought the rant on.
The authors deserve respect, even if you are expressing disagreement.
Jo
“Looks like we spoke to soon about Ms. Balan retiring her saris because she was back sporting one by Gaurang at a crafts related event”
That line was unnecessary. As per the event she has to dress like this, and it was very event appropriate. And also more over they are promoting and showcasing Indian arts, crafts, handicrafts, handlooms at this event. It is very much necessary and they need to be applauded for it. That sari is a heavy piece of art, made with utmost difficulty, hardwork, highest of the talent, intricate craftsmanship, dedication, finest assets in the entire world, finest talents in the entire world, pure magnificence, exquisite kalamkari hand art work. That sari is priceless, what you give to the weaver is very less infront of his invaluable talent.
Respect Indian saris, handcrafted saris, handlooms, cratfs, arts. Respect the people who make them, promote them, who bring them into light. Weavers are the poorest people with richest of the talent. Do something for them.
Wat a place to make a move for the handicraft industry/ weavers / craftsmen… I mean y r people commenting so damn seriously on this blog?? With so much information you could might as well use it somewhere more effective.
I didn’t say anything against you, you need not at all feel. I respect such people, and I expressed. Just ignore my comment, simple.
im sure you didnt write against me… im nowhere on this page. but your comment screamed attention… with such strict words. just wished to understand the need of it… particularly HERE.
I have to agree with Sapphire. She did not say anything rude or critical. All she did was discuss the saree and its workmanship, and make a pitch for using this blog to appreciate Indian craft, just as it is used to appreciate or put down clothing/make up/poses. I think her language was clear but not derogatory. i don’t believe anything she wrote was a “rant”.
Sana refer to Katy’s and FashionFauxPas’s comments. Katy, thanks you understood my intention.
. If you have freedom of speech, talk meaningfully.
Didn’t get wat made this line so needed, description of the post is fine. There seems no loose use of “freedom of speech “. That’s it.
wat was inappropriate?
Sana, I think she meant that the authors clearly have freedom of speech and can use it to promote the art, rather than put down the actor’s choice. What she is saying is that this blog can be used more meaningfully, i.e. aspire to bigger things because it is popular and has wide readership. She was not being rude or critical, just expressing an opinion. Since this blog thrives on reader’s opinions, this should, presumably be OK. I foR one, did not understand your objection to the pitch for understanding the art that went into making the saree. Numerous people criticise workmanship/fit/pose etc all the time. She did none of that, but appreciated the saree and suggested that since P and P are the owners of a blog that can be used meaningfully, they do so. That’s all.
I respect the information shared, but didn’t understand the strict remarking language wherein flouting a certain freedom was mentioned. Read the description quite many times to find the casual part, but didn’t. I’m seeing this page since 2009 n never had to comment until in recent past. I’m one of the ‘readers’ who claim to make the blog what it is by just going through it daily, n not have a piece of cake someone else baked. So let’s net give so much responsibility n let it be a fashion blog.
I mean let’s not be sour for the heck of it.
Bad posts may spoil the mood but bad comments are an equal spoiler.
I think we have to agree to disagree because: 1. Your post including words such as “rant” are not exactly respectful, 2. P and P own the blog and moderate it – clearly what is said and not said is their decision.
It’s wonderful that you are a loyal reader since 2009 and have never had a piece of someone else’s cake.
Thanks Katy, how clearly and meaningfully you explained. You are an intelligent, thoughtful, wise, compassionate, articulate and considerate woman. This blog needs a reader/commenter like you. Part of intelligent and wise commenters also made this blog a huge popular one. 🙂
I agree!! There has to be some conduct with criticism too! Isn’t it paradox to what was said? Freedom of speech and then this rant!
What a gorgeous, gorgeous saree. It’s a work of art. Yep wide saree borders make short people shorter, but Vidya looks lovely. I would have preferred a small, dainty nose ring…I guess I’m nitpicking.
yaeh… the nosering is probably unreqy=uired… didnt stand out or be a part of the look anyways
Lovely! Also, am I imagining it or are the sleeves above the elbow!?!
I love the sari. I love how she accessorized it. I love the touch of (kanakambaram) flowers. Vidya is rocking this look. She looks so festive.
Yes Kankanmbara flowers are lovely and quite colourful. Vidya looks lovely here.
Vidya is looking amazing in this look! Love everything from the nosering to the saree
She looks radiant! And, she is appropriately dressed… She cannot wear denims to a crafts and handicrafts event, can she?
The sari is just so so so pretty!! Loved it completely. Such a great work of art, and this is what I can call truly designer thing. Handcrafted to perfection.
Coming to Vidya, the styling n all are typical Vidya types, but I love the addition of kanakambaram. Her posture and under-confidence just brings the whole thing down. Looks like she is holding her breath in and try to breath very hard.
You are a beautiful woman Vidya, please raise your confidence level in dressing as well.
Beautiful Saree…she is looking stunning….i wish she had skipped the big nath(nose ring) but…nevetheless she is glowing
Of course saree is really good, a piece of ‘Art’
Feels like she is holding breath and iam feeling suffocated.
Agree with above commenters. Sari has some thought put into it’s design and is very harmonious in presentation. The Ajanta caves figures on the sari could have been a miss and kitschy but the colour palette and artwork is well done. Agree too on the aboli flowers, and the broad border looking good. For a change Ms Balan’s look is well put together and does credit to the sari.
Not blown away.. the makeup fails to mask the dark circles / under eye bags, making VB look tired. and that nosepin is far too gimmicky, esp with those massive earrings..
Though repetitive but still one can take a mpment to admire 🙂
She looks beautiful and the saree itself is unique and gorgeous. Love the flowers in her hair and the nose ring.
Waiting for Avani to comment in 3..2..1..
like a fish needs a bicycle…
Okay now this is a designer saree!!! VB looks radiant.
Gorgeous saree! It has enough drama and art in its weaves. This look absolutely did not need the nose ring and the flowers.
Balan has overdone it, but other than that, such an exquisite looking saree!