Saree is a representation of our country’s customs and cultures. The magnificence of a saree is unparalleled. There are numerous types of weaving styles hand made in various parts of India. India is famous for its rich heritage of textile weaving. Indian Silk House Exclusives, in Kolkata is the Best Saree Shop and all type of traditional sarees are available in its collection. Let’s explore the famous five types of traditional sarees and the names that will remind you of the wardrobe of your mother. The common factor in these heritage weaves is the ability to adapt and accommodate every change ..read more

Intimate, close- knit, classic and simple are what Weddings are looking like these days for those who choose not to delay in ushering in the D Day. If ‘intimate’ was niche earlier, it is the only reality now for generations brought up on the romantic and colorful album of hindi films like Band Baaja Baaraat and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun.The big fat Indian weddings have reduced to small, slim Indian weddings.The grandeur has been reduced, the gatherings curtailed to a just intimate few. Choice of wedding clothes- The clothes will be lighter. The collection of clothing, jewellery and accessories for t ..read more

The beauty of the six yards lies in a lot of things but the integral aspect has always been identified as the print. The color palette and quality also hold importance but the saree prints always rule. Together they make a saree worth wearing. It is the sheer beauty of the prints that sum up to the whole essence of owning a saree. The six yards is equally popular among the older and newer generations. Although western outfits are far more comfortable to carry, the grace offered by the Indian sarees always remains unparalleled. Popular Saree Prints in India Women who are att ..read more

Sindoor-khela or the age old vermilion game is as old as Durga Puja itself. This Bengali Hindu tradition is religiously followed by the married Hindu women who smear each other’s faces with sindoor on the last day of Durga Puja i.e. Vijaya Dashami. The sindoor is first applied to the goddesses’ feet and only after that married women of the society come forward to indulge themselves into this blissful game of joy. Just like the other joyful activities and traditions followed in the Durga Puja, sindoor khela also holds quite an integral aspect in every Bengali woman’s heart. It is indeed hard to ..read more

Shorts, dresses, tunics, dungarees and crop tops are lovable. But the beauty that the graceful six yards holds in the heart of the Indian women is simply irreplaceable. No matter how easy and comfy the western outfits appear to be, nothing can simply look better than ath enchanting silk sarees. It is a proven fact. On the wake of Durga Puja, every saree lover is gearing up to refill her closet with the best of best sarees. The six yards always look classy and elegant. These days, a wide array of saree option is put before the customer. Cotton, Silk saree, Sico, Kantha, Prin ..read more

Rakhi is the next big thing in India and every sister is putting her best efforts to get her brother the world’s best Raksha Bandhan. The sacred thread of Rakhi tends to make this brother-sister thing a little more exquisite. Sisters make every possible effort to ensure that she makes her brother feel a lot more special. Raksha Bandhan is not only about tying a colorful thread on your brother’s wrist but also about celebrating the moments of togetherness. Just the way the sisters work hard to make this day memorable for her brother, the brothers also have a duty to fulfill. Apart from tak ..read more

The ever so gorgeous six yards holds immense value and respect in every wearer’s heart. Saree, although mostly seen on South Asian women, is quite a common garment that holds immense popularity among the people residing in the world. This graceful attire is made of five to nine yards drape and worn generally with an upper garment (also known as choli) and a petticoat. The enriching history of saree dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. There is an endless variety of sarees which includes cotton, silk, tie and dye, block-print, etc. There are different types of sarees available in the ma ..read more

Rekha, the evergreen Bollywood star has never failed to impress her admirers. Be it with her remarkable acting prowess or her sense of style, Rekha surely knows how to captivate attention. Wherever she goes, her fashion sense becomes the talking point and it is always up to the mark. We have always been in complete awe of her exclusive Kanjivarams that steal the show every time she drapes one. This time though, she chose to put on a Chaugoshia or more famously referred to as the pant-style saree. Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja both define ..read more

Basant Panchami is the next big festival. Every year, the girls (read mostly the students) wait for this day to come when they shall get the liberty to deck up themselves in their favorite yellow sarees. Previously, little girls were draped in beautiful yellow sarees by their mothers. It was kind of an unsaid norm where you must adorn yourself in the bright yellow hued sarees and attend your school programs. However things are changing. With the change in the fashion trend, girls are mostly seen in a variety of designer sarees. Love for Saraswati Puja Sarees Devi Saraswati is the&nbs ..read more

Running out of clothes? Have nothing to wear? Do you really need to buy clothes? Or is it just a mental syndrome that refuses to let go off you. “Mom, I do not have anything good to wear for the event. Yet, my wardrobe is filled with stack of clothes, half of which does not even fit the occasion.” This is a common syndrome that today’s shopaholic women swear by. No matter how much stuff we already own, we women always have the tendency to become clueless the minute we step in front of our wardrobes. We stuff our closets with dresses of different kinds throughout the year but we never find some ..read more