Wash care for Sarees

Sarees are one of the most precious outfits for Indian women. Purchasing is a big deal as one should select through various verities, colours and price. And again saree care and saree wash is something challengeable. Today, owning a silk sari meant not only the initial price of the garment but also the cost of dry cleaning. All silk sarees are washable. Most silk sarees(pattu sarees) can be hand washed. Technically, silk saree does not shrink like other fabric. A good shampoo works well for cleaning a silk sari . It will remove oil and revitalize your silk saree.

How to select a Kanchipuram silk saree

Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram silk sarees are weaved using pure Silk and Zari. Zari means brocade or tinsel thread. Pure zari is made of Gold and Silver, but these days, zari is made of silver with gold electroplating, and even made with copper or metal which is malleable as known as imitation zari. Imitation zari has cut the cost enormously. The zari is made of 3 silk threads twisted with a silver wire making it strong and very elegant. This accounts for the long life of the saree unlike other sarees. Kanchipuram silk sarees weight can be as high as 2 kilos at times depending on the zari used. There are people who sell / buy used / torn kanchipuram sarees for its rich zari.

Recent years, with modernization of garment industry and private players the quality has come down, with compromise in the price too. Mainly there are 3 types of kanchipuram silk sarees irrespective of designs and colours.

Saree tips for Slim Women

All sarees doesn't look good on everyone. Persons with slim body should wear sarees including the Embroidered saree and kanchi pattu sarees which bring volume with them. Additionally, Sarres should be draped well and neatly without any clumsy look.

• Sarees that are made from heavier fabrics like brocade sarees, heavy silk sarees, cotton sarees etc.
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• Heavily embellished sarees like rich embroidered sarees and more traditional kanjeevaram sarees will look good on you.
   
• You can even try sarees made of stiff fabric like Tissue sarees and organza sarees which will also give a fuller effect and give some bubbly shape for thin women.
   

Saree types for you to look slim

Saree is an ancient clothing originating from Indian. Its a beautiful clothing and been used since ages and even today saris are being used as a regular wear by most of Indian ladies. There are enormous varieties of sarees available in the market and with all those different types of sarees, you have got a plenty of options to choose from. 

Not all sarees look good on everyone. You have to be able to choose the saris that suit your skin complexion, height, weight and other aspects. Even you have to choose the fabric that is soothing to your skin as per the climatic conditions in your area. At the end Sari and its design should be a complementary to you. Below are some tips for selecting and wearing sarees as per your body type.