Sari Style
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I don’t have more pictures but it sure was a joy to see these ladies in their saris at the trailer launch of PS2. Each had their own signature style and I loved seeing them here. I am not an expert at identifying weaves and could use help.
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Suhasini, Khusbhu, Revathy and Shobana
Photo Credit: Twitter
Quite refreshing to see them glammed up in what appears to be their own clothes.
And their styles .. very endearing
They all look lovely! Love their signature style.
Shobana and Suhasini seems to be wearing pure Kancheevaram pattu sarees, one traditional and other modern.
Khusbu’s seems like soft silk or Kanchi in silver zari but not sure.
Revati’s appear to be a classic Tussar silk Bhagalpuri.
Not an expert either but buys handloom silks for myself and my mom all the time. Might be wrong.
On enlarging the pic, Khusbu could be wearing a silver zari uppada or a silver tissue weave soft Kanchi silk. Not sure on this one.
It is difficult to say from the pic but agree with your take. Some of the iding is difficult because for example they do borrow bits n pieces to give a twist on kanjeevarams. Revathi’s and Khushbu’s do seem more like uppadas but I have seen the odd Kanjeevaram that is similar too.
Its ages since I have seen a checked kanjeevaram like the one on Suhasini. Not a fan of hers and Khushbu’s neckpieces though.
Nice observations.
Agree. I think Suhasini’s could be a vintage saree or one from her own vintage collection. My mom had similar ones from when I was a chid. This one is beautiful.
Revathi’s is Tussar. You can see the weave clearly once you zoom in. Typical Bhagalpuri.
Kushboo’s could be any of the weaves. Like you said they bring twist to Kancheevarams. Can’t really tell them apart till you get to see the weave up close or feel the fabric.
Shobana’s saree is an unique vanasingaram kanjeevaram, this means the glory of the forest. It will have both woven animals and flora and fauna of a forest.
Agree, but not the traditional pattern though. This one is half-half border wise. That is why I mentioned modern. I have a similar saree in chartreuse (body) and purple (border).
Lovely ! I think except Revathy’s, all are kanjeevarams. Revathy’s looks like a raw silk.
Absolutely love these women. So great to see local Tamil weaves on Suhasini. So amazing that they all support local artisans. We really do need more saris – and no not that blingy Bollywood ones. Across India, the diversity of our sari needs to be appreciated and reflected. Btw ‘sari’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘strip of cloth.’ ?
100% agree, they all look glamorous and stunning!
How gorgeous and elegant they all look. Amazing actresses and inspiring women.
Amazing women, such artistic achievers and is so beautiful to see them ace the fashion game in their own signature stores! MAJOR love!!!!!
typo signature styles*
This pic is epic ..a masterclass in elegance
These are super wearable and look fantastic . I cannot stop drilling over Suhasini’s saree , not to take away anything from the other 3 beauties…
This is by far my most loved post in recent times. And while I think a new take on sarees is key to keep them relevant for generations to come , the joy to see people adorn traditional weaves and very authentic styles without a stylist picking it out off the shelf is so unmatched!
So much of elegance packed in one pic.
Stunning women, stunning sarees and such a treat to sore eyes!
Love what Suhasini and Khushbu are wearing!
even more than the resplendence of weaves here, i LOVE the casual way they own the saree. the 6 yards is NOT about having every pleat in place and ironed to within an inch of its life or safetypinned into immobility. it’s about allowing these luxurious yards to embrace your body and live with every gesture, every movement and be an extension of yourself. and that kind of ownership comes only with practice.
I agree saree is about flow . I shudder when I see Dolly Jain , pin tuck and stitch every pleats on saree , while I understand and appreciate the need to do so for a bride , for rest it takes away the easy elegance .
The kind of beautiful ladies dressed elegantly with ease, that makes you smile.
I will not micro analyse the outfits.
Love how much tradition and knowledge is behinde different types of saree.
Here’s the four stalwarts of Tamil cinema in one frame… This is one memorable picture!!! And they do look lovely in their traditional sarees!!!
There is so much warmth in this picture! Such grace and elegance and charm… And yes, the sarees are gorgeous, too. 🙂
beautiful. where does one buy them ? closer to the artist rather then some renowned store. I remember my mom buying them at exhibitions that visited my city.
If you are in India, look up Hi-Life exhibitions and see if they have shows in your city. They have some stalls that sells Kanchivarams, Banarasi’s and Uppadas.
The best bet is to visit the places directly and buy from the artisans like Rekhaji does.
They are sitting in the order in which I like their style and outfits. Love all of their styles.
There are pics that you scroll through, pics that you pause at for a bit and occasionally there are ones that make you stop dead in your tracks. This photo is definitively the latter one.
Thank you for sharing this Payal.
I loved Suhasinis and Khusbhus sarees the most. Liked their jewelry as well.
But I do have a severe gripe with how Suhasini sports her statement jewelry (look at her Insta and you’ll know what I mean). She always wears a matchy matchy necklace with matching earring that completely robs / ruins the effect. The fashion rule is to wear just the necklace, skip the earring or do a subtle stud. Or wear the statement earring and save the necklace for another day. She religiously wears both every time and it severely brings down every look of hers. Unless its completely traditional jewelery its a complete no no to go the matchy mecklace earring combo.
There, I called it out and hopefully she reads this!
Suhasini follows no rules!!
The only one rule u say is purely bollywood imported from western fashion, in south we women consider necklace, earrings and bangles are a must for traditional wear, infact women ensure to wear all these especially on festive occasions, to weddings and temples. There is no harm in wearing all these with sarees, stop bothering about either necklace or earrings rule. Every woman has her own style based on personal choice and traditions when it comes to fashion.
For traditional jewelry and looks – yes completely agree with what you say – necklace, earrings, rings and bangles the whole shebang completely works, bring in on! Look at how resplendent Khushboo looks in her classic jewels!
But Suhasini often dabbles into the statement jewelry territory and tries to sport a quirky and interesting necklace – but then right away pairs it with a matchy matchy lolakku earring (probably comes as set I guess) that doesn’t look nice and completely brings the look down by cluttering the look. My suggestion is to do a subdued stud instead, nothing wrong with suggesting!
If you want to put your fashion foot forward, then make it work and don’t overload the style statement jewelry and make it a Christmas tree look. It comes off looking flippant/ trying too hard!
Peace 🙂
I forwarded this delightful picture to my family group with all my chithis, periyammas and mamis. (maasi, badi maasi and mami) They loved everything about this. This is pretty much how they dress to weddings (. I applaud these women, all famous actors who are masters of their craft, for not succumbing to the pressure to look overtly sexy and “glamorous” and being true to their roots. Bollywood is the worst thing that happened to Indian fashion. The confidence that emanates from this picture is heady.