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</div><div data-element-id="elm_jw0e-gVYQD-wGVxuFbsQYw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">According to a recent survey, many people were asked about “why they buy new clothes”.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">9%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people said they were shopaholic and need retail therapy from time to time.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">22%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people said that they cannot repeat the same clothes or accessories after wearing it a certain number of times even if they are in a good condition.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">36%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people said that they need to buy new clothes, accessories to create a good impression amongst my peers and social circle.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">41%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people said that every season they need to add new variety to their clothes.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">45%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people buy when a new fashion trend sets in.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">47%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people do not have enough garments or footwear or accessories and the earlier ones are worn out.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">50%</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> people buy new clothes when they are browsing a market or mall or looking online and they like it.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br/></p><strong><div style="text-align:justify;"><div><strong style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">There can be many reason for buying new clothes from Pareedhaan; but as you can see that every reason is right and that you are not alone.</span></strong></div></div></strong></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional and Traditional Indian Sarees]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/Regional-and-Traditional-Indian-Sarees</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Saree Map of India small.jpg"/>Sari or Saree is a traditional female garment with various styles of draping, varying from five to nine yards length. There are more than 80 recorded ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Sari or Saree is a traditional female garment with various styles of draping, varying from five to nine yards length. There are more than 80 recorded ways to wear a sari, Nivi style is the most common and there are more then 30 types of regional sarees are found in India. <span style="color:inherit;">The drape varying from five to nine yards Sarees and more than 80 recorded ways are there in several different styles and region.</span></span></p></div><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><br/><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Banarasi Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Banarasi Saree made in Varanasi and known for their gold and silver zari. The sarees are made of finely woven silk and among the finest sarees in India.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Tant Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Tant Saree is a traditional Bengali style saree made by the weavers and meant for daily use. Tant saree are most comfortable saree for the hot Indian summer.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Chanderi Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Chanderi Saree made in Chanderi town of Madhya Pradesh,produced from pure silk, chanderi cotton and silk cotton. Chanderi sari are also known for gold and silver brocade.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Sambalpuri Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Sambalpuri Saree is a traditional Handloom sarees, produced in Sambalpur and near by district of Odisha. The Sambalpuri sari reflect an original style of craft made from fabric woven on a hand loom.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kasta Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kasta Sari also referred to as Nauvari is the traditional Marathi style of sari, a single nine yard sari that is worn very similar to the Maharashtrian dhoti.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Chiffon Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Chiffon Sarees are light weight fabric sarees made purely from silk. These sarees are one of the most appealing attire for Indian women.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Georgette Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Georgette Sarees are also light weight attire made from silk with highly twisted yarns. These sarees are made in solid colors and prints.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kosa Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kosa Sarees are one of the most popular sarees in India, available in different colors, patterns and designs. Kosa silk produced from larvae of several species of silkworms in Chhattisgarh.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Net Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Net Sarees are made with a fabric with open spaces and come in different varieties. Different weaving patterns can be used for different kinds of netting.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Bandhani Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Bandhani is a tie dye textile process and the technique,variety and colour used in Bandhana are highly decorated. Bandhani Sarees are being sold all over India, especially during the festive and wedding seasons.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kasavu Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kasavu Sarees from Kerala are the traditional clothing of women in the state,especially during the festival and wedding seasons. The Kasavu Sarees is traditionally white or cream in colour and consists of two pieces of cloth.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Patola Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Patola Saree is a double ikat sari made from silk in Patan of Gujarat. These saris are most populara and very expensive, once worn only by royal and aristocratic families.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kanjeevaram Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kanjeevaram Saree are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread, made by the weavers of kancheepuram. Kanchipuram Sarees has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kalamkari Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kalamkari Sarees produced in many different regions of South India and There are two distinctive styles of kalamkari art in India – the Srikalahasti style and the Machilipatnam style.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Paithani Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Paithani Sarees are made from very fine silk, produced in Paithan town in Aurangabad. Paithani variety of Sarees are considered as one of the richest saris in India.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Muga Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Muga Sarees are produced in Assam from wild Muga silks,Pat and warm Eri silk. Muga silk was recognized as a protected geographical indication and used in products like saris, mekhalas and chadors.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Puttapaka Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Puttapaka Sarees made in Puttapaka village of Nalgonda district in Telangana. These Sarees are known for its unique Puttapaka tie and dye style and closely resembles Sambalpuri saree.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Pochampally Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Pochampally Sarees are made of one of the ancient Ikat weaving with traditional geometric patterns. Air India cabin crew wear specially designed pochampally silk sarees.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Gadwal Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Gadwal Sarees is registered as one of the geographical indication from Telangana and are most notable for the best Zari on the saris. These saris have been popular and consists of cotton body with silk pallu.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Konrad Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Konrad Sarees also known as Temple Sarees are well known sarees from South India, originated from Tamil Nadu. These sarees were originally woven for temple deities and one of the most expensive sarees in India.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Ilkal Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Ilkal Sarees produced in the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district and use of a form of embroidery called as Kasuti, a traditional form of folk embroidery from Karnataka. The embroidery include in Ilkal Sarees are like gopura, chariot, palanquins and elephants.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kantha Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kantha type of embroidery and sarees are produced in the states of West Bengal and Odisha. Stitching&nbsp; of Kantha commonly known as Nakshi Kantha and traditionally worn by women in Bengal.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kerala Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kerala Sarees is verly closely related to mundum neriyathum but consists of a single piece of cloth. Traditional and modern styles of Kerala Sarees are regarded as the cultural costume of women.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Phulkari Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Phulkari is a embroidery technique from the Punjab region and mostly used during marriage and other festivals. Phulkari embroidery most favoured colour is red and its shades.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Chikankari Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Chikan embroidery is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow and one of the best known textile decoration styles. Lucknow Chikankari work embroidery sarees are one of the best sarees in India.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Kota Doria Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kota Doria Sarees made at Kota,Mau and and its nearby area, know for a bit of embroidery and border patches. Kota sarees are are popularly known as Masuria in the region.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Baluchari Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Baluchari Sarees worn by women across India, mostly Bishnupur and its surrounding places of West Bengal. The Baluchari Sari has been granted the status of Geographical indication in India.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Mangalagiri Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics are produced in Mangalagiri town of Guntur and registered as one of the best handicraft from Andhra Pradesh. Mangalagiri saris are very unique in variety and has the most characteristic features.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Bomkai Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Bomkai Saree are produced by Bhulia community from Odisha state. Because of Bomkai sarees, the place is identified Geographical Indications of India and Aishwarya Rai wore a kind of Bomkai Saree.</span></p><p><br/></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">Gota Saree</span></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Gota Patti Sarees originated in Rajasthan,This type of Indian embroidery used extensively in wedding and formal clothes. The metal embroidery of Rajasthan is known as Gota work.</span></p><p><br/></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Mysore Silk Saree, Bhagalpuri Saree, Bengali sarees, Gujrati Stitch sarees, Maheshwari sarees are also an outfit for the Indian women.</span></p><p><br/></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span>So, pick your choice of Sari at Pareedhaan !!!</span></span></span><br/></p><p></p></div><span style="font-size:16px;"><p style="text-align:justify;"><br/></p></span></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:29:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pashmina Suits]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/Pashmina-Suits</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Pashmina.jpeg"/> Pashmina coming all the way from Kashmir is known for its amazing quality and incredibly tasteful look. Pashmina is made from Goat fur, but of course ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Pashmina coming all the way from Kashmir is known for its amazing quality and incredibly tasteful look. Pashmina is made from Goat fur, but of course there’s faux pashmina which while cheaper, is animal-cruelty free and delightful to even touch. Essentially known for making beautiful shawls, a pashmina suit is now found tailor-made and ready for you in an immense array of styles and forms, easy to buy online in full sets.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Pashmina as a material is royal to look at, touch, and feels smooth on the skin. Known traditionally for its many desirable qualities, above all it’s the heritage and authenticity associated with the cloth that makes it a must have. In a pashmina suit, you are sure to feel as though it were custom made for you, and have you comfortable, elegant and fetch you a great many compliments. Be it a simple piece for your work place or a grand one for a night out, you are sure to have many envious eyes on your delectable and unique outfit.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">In winter Indian ethnic wear becomes difficult to pull off- how many shawls can you carry anyway?! With a pashmina suit, unlike a regular cotton salwar kameez that will have you shivering, beat the chills while looking as classy as one can. The cloth originating in Kashmir means it was made to keep the cold away. Without being too heavy or awkward, the smooth material worn in full-sleeved form or otherwise is sure to keep you warm, at ease, and looking splendid.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The finest variant off cashmere wool, it will have you toasty and exuding a sense of class. Pashmina wool also comes in more breathable pashmina/silk blends that is breathable and silken all at once. All this- and at affordable rates! That’s what makes Pashmina absolutely apt for winter wear, and for all events; if you are searching designer partywear suits online, pashmina has got something to offer you!</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Apart from being the perfect accompaniment to your winter wardrobe, the cloth that is Pashmina is unbelievably soft, popular and comes in drool-worthy forms. If you’re one to choose classic, Navy’s and Burgundy’s are the more traditional choices when it comes to this material. However, the suits that are made today are embroidered suits, stylish and more than a pretty accessory- a complete outfit that speaks volumes of decadence. Functional and fashionable- this is one addition to your shopping list that you’re going to treasure.</span></p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:39:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Textile Fabrics]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/textile-fabrics</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Textile Fabrics.jpg"/> There are varieties of fabrics and some of them may be in existence for ages. But, there are only a set number of yarns that are weaved to form a var ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4SHKm3K6Tq6llF_oodmjAA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_y6yDVjy3SJmssFIb7E0S3Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HqQLWgJeQ8OuITQ7nAmhoA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="color:inherit;"><h1>Types of Textile Fabrics<br></h1></div><p></p><h1><p></p></h1></div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 532px !important ; height: 259px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:532px ; height:259px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:532px ; height:259px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src='https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/files/Blog%20Images/Textile%20Fabrics.jpg?storefront_domain=www.pareedhaan.in' width="532" height="259" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">There are varieties of fabrics and some of them may be in existence for ages. But, there are only a set number of yarns that are weaved to form a variety of fabrics. Additionally, various techniques like weaving, knitting, and felting are used to produce these varieties of fabrics. The variation in the types of fabric is dependent on factors like – variety in fibers, the technique used in their formation, the different types of tools and machinery used to produce them, and the methods used to get the finished products.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Fabrics are of countless varieties and qualities ranging from knitted to woven and from synthetic fibers to natural ones. Let’s take a look at the indigenous varieties of fabrics that are available:</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">1) Cotton Fabrics: Made from the natural fibers from the cotton plant, cotton is made of different fibers from the same plant type. It is first spun into yarns and finally woven to create a soft and tough fabric. Cotton fabric is present in all types of fabrics and is a very important component of the textile industry. Cotton Saree manufacturers are using the best quality cotton fabrics so that the saree can be used by women in daily routine and saree can provide comfortability.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">2) Wool: Made from the harvest of animals – sheep and is a staple for many clothing needs. Because of the fabric’s heat resistant properties, it is used in many attires like trousers and coats. Also, it gives all special formal feel to the fabric. Winter collection distributors are using the best wool fabrics to provide the best quality material that can shield you from cold.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">3) The Silk Fabric: Owing to its exquisite and fine texture, silks have many specialized applications in the clothing world. Silk has always been valued for its elegance and has served as assets since ancient times. Silk is primarily a product of insects like a moth (caterpillar). This makes it exclusive and there are always limitations in supply. Silk is a fabric of sophistication. Silk Saree dealers are adopting new designs to give the saree a mesmerizing look.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">4) Leather: This is a fabric from animals and also is one of the most popular and highly sought after fabric for expensive and exclusive clothing lines. The durability, versatility, and flexibility of the fabric make it useful for plenty of applications from jackets, to pants, and from bags to shoes. It requires a lot of precision and extensive processing and treatments to have the desired outcome for the master craftsman to create his marvel.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">5) Synthetic Fabrics: This fabric is also made out of fibers but the ones that are industrially manufactured. Some biggest examples are spandex, nylon, and polyester. They are affordable and can be churned into any form and shape. The growing demand for synthetic fibers in different types of clothing fibers has inspired industries to see it seriously.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Many other types of fabrics are manufactured these days, but the ones mentioned above are the ones that form the base for other fabrics. Fabrics are the epitome of creativity in fashion and style.</span></p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:28:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banarasi Georgette Saree]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/banarasi-georgette-saree</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Banarasi Georgette Saree.jpg"/> Banarasi Sarees are the most prized possession of any woman. The Banarasi Saree has its recognition not only in India but all around the world. These ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4SHKm3K6Tq6llF_oodmjAA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_y6yDVjy3SJmssFIb7E0S3Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HqQLWgJeQ8OuITQ7nAmhoA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="color:inherit;"><h1>About Banarasi Georgette Saree</h1></div><p></p><h1><p></p></h1></div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 320px !important ; height: 180px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:320px ; height:180px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:320px ; height:180px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src='https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/files/Blog%20Images/Banarasi%20Georgette%20Saree.jpg?storefront_domain=www.pareedhaan.in' width="320" height="180" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Banarasi Sarees are the most prized possession of any woman. The Banarasi Saree has its recognition not only in India but all around the world. These sarees have their characteristics – soft, smooth, and quintessentially Indian, something that every woman loves about them. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Banarasi Sarees mat have been all about silk that is all about lavish texture imbibed in innovative designs, but in the changing times, Banarasi georgette sarees have become a game-changer in the latest saree fashion trend. This fashion marvel has already paved its way into the heart of saree lovers with its luxury and comfort at the same time. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">A Banarasi georgette saree is woven in organic colors that give it a pristine hue. These sarees are designed over a crinkly surface of vibrant hues and gorgeous embellishments. These sarees are easy to dye and are very skin-friendly and soft that provides gorgeous drapes, along with being easy to carry being lightweight. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Banarasi sarees are an excellent symbol of Indian heritage. The Banarasi georgette saree beautifully features this aspect with flowery motifs, designs in foliate and jhallar borders that are inspired by Mughal art. A Banarasi saree is believed to be a divine piece of art that enhances the aura, glamour, and ethnicity of any auspicious occasion. Featuring in a Banarasi saree is like a representation of rich Indian tradition and legacy. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Banarasi georgette sarees are a blissful blend of rich Indian tradition and contemporary ethnic fashion. Like the Banarasi Silk Sarees that are more or fewer heirlooms, passed from the mother to her daughter – from one generation to the other, the Banarasi georgette saree is the same for the modern women. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">There is a variety of Banarasi Georgette saree that re-categorized based on their unique features like :</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">1) Thread Work:<span>&nbsp; </span>Banarasi georgette saree embodies with intricate threadwork borders are of the most modest types. These sarees have a cheerful finish and more than one color is woven into the detailing of each saree.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">2) Zari Work: The ones with silver zari works are surely the hot favorite for the festivals. Fine and articulate zari work borders with fine motif work on these sarees offer enough sheen for delightful attire.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">3) Self Bordered ones: The best Banarasi georgette saree features a self border that seamlessly takes the color from the body of the saree and passes it through its length. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">4) Contrast Borders: These types are more of the modern trend that has typical Banarasi motifs with detailing and edged with contrasting colors.</span></p></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Dye Colours of India]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/Natural-Dye-Colours-of-India</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Dye Colours.jpg"/> For most Indian women one of the most exciting aspects of dressing up in Indian Ethnic wear is the range of vibrant colors and vivid hues that they c ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4SHKm3K6Tq6llF_oodmjAA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_y6yDVjy3SJmssFIb7E0S3Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HqQLWgJeQ8OuITQ7nAmhoA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><b><span style="font-size:24pt;font-weight:400;">History of Indian Dyes<br></span></b></p><h1><p></p></h1></div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 325px !important ; height: 217px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:325px ; height:217px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:325px ; height:217px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src='https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/files/Blog%20Images/Dye%20Colours.jpg?storefront_domain=www.pareedhaan.in' width="325" height="217" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><p><span style="font-size:16px;">For most Indian women one of the most exciting aspects of dressing up in Indian Ethnic wear is the range of vibrant colors and vivid hues that they can choose from. While most Western Couture is defined by a limited range of palettes that are considered season appropriate, Indian Ethnics have no such limits. You can pick any color for any part of the year and no Pantone color of the year is going to stop you.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Indian women wear is a delightful break from the monochrome monotony of western attire and offers that in a range of palettes to suit every taste- be it subtle cotton pastels, or silks in rich jewel colors, linens in earthy neutral tones or the bright spring shades of printed calico, no one else does colors like we Indians do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Most of the fabrics we wear today are colored in synthetic dyes that are chemically produced in labs with modern technologies, many of which are even harmful to the environment. That doesn't however mean that we didn't know vibrant colors before the lab produced dyes became widely available.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">In the ancient period natural dyes made from plants, animal extracts or minerals were the only available sources of fabric dyes. While most dyes were either mineral pigments or plant extracts from sources like flowers, woods, nuts, seeds, berries, barks, and roots, some other sources like certain fungi or lichens, or even insects and shellfish were also not uncommon.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">We have been colouring our fabrics since thousands of years with locally available materials. In India there are almost<span>&nbsp; </span>four hundred and fifty dye yielding plants. Even at a site as old as Mohenjo-Daro, a 5000 year old scrap of madder dyed cloth was excavated. In fact, not surprisingly India has a rich heritage of being one of the world's foremost and biggest suppliers of natural dyes to the rest of the world in ancient times. People in regions like ancient Greece, Egypt and even ancient Phoenicians relied on Indian dyes.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Some of the most prolifically produced colors in India with a high overseas demand were indigo, yellow, red and purple.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp; </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">BLUE:</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The most popular dye then, reigning supreme till today, was indigo - &quot;The King of Natural dyes&quot; produced from the plant Indigofera tinctoria<span>&nbsp; </span>which was named after the Greek word for 'dye' - ' indikon'. The fresh leaves were fermented and<span>&nbsp; </span>and the remaining sludge was drained and dried into indigo cakes.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">GREEN :</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Indigo dyed fabrics were dyed with yellow tints to get a green hue. Woad was also commonly used.<span>&nbsp; </span></span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">RED:</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Various shades of Red and pink pigments were derived in India from the red or black berries found on the common madder plant from the coffee family which was once the &quot;The Queen of Natural dyes&quot;. In fact the color known as Turkish red was developed in India much before it reached Turkey. Red pigment derived from natural unprocessed shellac or lac was also once used to dye Kanchipuram silk sarees.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">YELLOW:</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Yellow was derived from an unconventional source in ancient India. Cows were fed yellowed mango leaves and their urine was dried to produce a bright yellow pigment. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Turmeric and marigold flowers were used to produce Ocher, a dye that cotton took easily without a color fixer, or mordant. The dry outermost skin of onions was also used to derive a bright yellow tint for silks, wools and cottons. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">ORANGE:</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Saffron, that we know as kesar, was used to derive orange color for fabrics, even giving the famous moniker to Quaiser Bagh in Lucknow.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">And did you know, that the color khaki, produced in India until medieval times from a variant of palm shrubs, was so named because of its resemblance to dry clay or soil, known as khaak, in Urdu. Khaki fatigues were a popular choice among the military, precisely because they could offer their soldiers effective camouflage by allowing them to merge into dry arid landscapes.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">PURPLE AND CHOCOLATE :</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Another dye still used, although in limited areas, is derived from the Morinda Citrifolia tree in India and Sri Lanka. It results in reds and shades of chocolate and even produces purple, a pigment otherwise derived in antiquity from sea clams. It was extremely rare and hence highly prized. No wonder then that purple robes were only permitted to the royals in areas like ancient Greece, and use of purple clothes by anyone outside the royalty there was punishable by a death sentence.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Marco Polo was the first traveler to India to mention indigo in his memoirs. With the discovery of a sea trade route to India by Vasco de Gama, by the 15th century block printed textiles from Gujarat and Deccan began to be used by Europeans for garments and home linens.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Then, in the 19th century, following widespread farmer struggles and protests against the East India Company's enforced cultivation of Indigo plantations, came the discovery of chemical dyes in England. While at one time India had a virtual monopoly over dyed and printed textile markets,<span>&nbsp; </span>this change caused immense distress to the Indian textile industry, already failing to compete with the power looms of England.</span></p></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blouse]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/Blouse</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Blouse.jpg"/> The word blouse is borrowed from French to English which refers to the light, loose upper garment made of cotton or linen worn by French workmen. The ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4SHKm3K6Tq6llF_oodmjAA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_y6yDVjy3SJmssFIb7E0S3Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HqQLWgJeQ8OuITQ7nAmhoA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><b><span style="font-size:24pt;font-weight:400;">History of Indian Blouse<br></span></b></p><h1><p></p></h1></div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 209px !important ; height: 288px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:209px ; height:288px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:209px ; height:288px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src='https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/files/Blog%20Images/Blouse.jpg?storefront_domain=www.pareedhaan.in' width="209" height="288" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The word blouse is borrowed from French to English which refers to the light, loose upper garment made of cotton or linen worn by French workmen. The term &quot;blouse&quot; was applied to the various smocks and tunics worn by English farm laborers. In 1870, the blouse was first referenced as a garment meant for a young lady.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The Blouse or Choli is generally a garment cropped at the waist to cover the upper body, when wearing a saree or lehenga. There are heavily embellished blouses, designer saree blouses, readymade blouses, interesting lehenga cholis, sequined blouses, bridal cholis, voguish bustier or jacket-style blouses and many more. These exuberant blouse designs are inspired by many sources like cinema and fashion industry. They come in a variety of designs and cuts to suit your body type. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The blouse is known to be Britain’s major export to India. Over the centuries it has gained such great indigenous appeal that it is considered part of tradition itself. What many Indians today believe are home-grown ideas of modesty and decorum are in fact bequeathed to us by the British Raj.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">It was Jnanadanandini Debi, a popular Bengali actress and wife of the famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore’s elder brother Satyendranath Tagore, who popularized the blouses, jackets and chemises and the modern style of the saree today. Debi was allegedly refused entry into esteemed clubs under the British Raj for her impudence on being blouse-less. She is widely credited with popularizing Victorian style blouses, shirts and jackets. <span>&nbsp;</span>Once chided by the British for wearing her saree over her bare upper body, Jnanadanandini Debi later became the greatest style icon for blouses and chemises worn under the saree in India. She is a great metaphor for the spectacular influence of the British on garments in India in those times. </span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The trend of wearing blouse caught up with the saree wearing communities across Bengal, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in the late 19th century. Shirts, sweaters and high necked Victorian blouses, much like today’s boho-fashion trends, came to be worn under the saree as part of high fashion.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The era before independence saw mild bursts of experimentation with the saree blouse. Famous painter Amrita Sher-Gil was known for her bold choice of sleeveless blouses at the time. Maharani Gayatri Devi made satin blouses with 10-inch sleeves immensely popular. The success of the Indian Cinema in the 1940s and the subsequent rise of the costume and fashion industry, also inspired many of the sartorial trends.</span></p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:14:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palazzo]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/Palazzo</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Palazzo.jpg"/> Palazzo pants are long unisex pants cut with a loose, extremely wide leg that flares out from the waist. They are popular as a summer season style, a ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><b><span style="font-size:24pt;font-weight:400;">About Palazzo Pants<br></span></b></p><h1><p></p></h1></div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 183px !important ; height: 275px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:183px ; height:275px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:183px ; height:275px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_7oViq0AL5Kly8JGlptcojw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src='https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/files/Blog%20Images/Palazzo.jpg?storefront_domain=www.pareedhaan.in' width="183" height="275" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Palazzo pants are long unisex pants cut with a loose, extremely wide leg that flares out from the waist. They are popular as a summer season style, as they are loose and tend to be flattering in light, flowing fabrics that are breathable in hot weather. Silk crepe/crape, jersey and other natural fibre textiles are popular fabrics for this design. Palazzo pants are less frequently seen during the winter months, but they may be found in wool or heavy synthetic fabrics as well. Palazzo is an Italian word, which means a palatial building.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Palazzo pants for women first became a popular trend in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The style was reminiscent of the wide-legged cuffed pants worn by some women fond of avant-garde fashions in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly actresses such as Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. During the 1960s, some upscale restaurants resisted modern fashion trends by refusing to admit women wearing pants, which were considered inappropriate by some proprietors. This posed a problem for women who did not want to wear the skirt styles that were then in fashion. Some women opted to circumvent restaurant bans on women in pants by wearing palazzo pants or culottes as evening wear.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Palazzo pants flare out evenly from the waist to the ankle, and are therefore different from bell-bottoms, which are snug until they flare out from the knee. Palazzo pants are also not to be confused with Gaucho trousers, which only extend down to mid-calf length. Harem pants are yet another loose style, but they have a snug cuff around the ankles. Today palazzos are in fashion and it's not at all difficult to find a suitable one – online and offline. You even have the heavy embroider and beaded silk or cotton palazzos in either brighter shades or printed varieties. These days Indian women are pairing palazzos with ethnic-designed Kurtis to give an elegant look with comfortable attire. The modern-day Kurtis with palazzo pants is the hottest thing in the market with the fashionistas.</span></p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:49:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chikankari]]></title><link>https://www.pareedhaan.in/blogs/post/Chikankari</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.pareedhaan.in/files/Blog Images/Chikankari.jpg"/> Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Translated, the word means embroidery (thread or wire), and it is one of Lucknow's ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4SHKm3K6Tq6llF_oodmjAA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_y6yDVjy3SJmssFIb7E0S3Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HqQLWgJeQ8OuITQ7nAmhoA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Io1v_9AyQEyKwEQy8B_bZg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><b><span style="font-size:24pt;font-weight:400;">About Chikankari Work<br></span></b></p><h1><p></p></h1></div></h2></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Translated, the word means embroidery (thread or wire), and it is one of Lucknow's best known textile decoration styles. The main market in Lucknow for Chikankari based products is Chowk. Production is mainly based in Lucknow and in the adjoining districts.</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">There are references to embroidery similar to chikan work in India as early as 3rd century BC by Megasthenes, who mentioned use of flowered muslins by Indians. But these embroidered patterns lack any colour, ornamentation or any notable embellishment. According to Laila Tyabji, chikankari stems from the white-on-white embroidery of Shiraz came to India as part of a culture of Persian nobles at the Mughal court. There is also a tale that mentions how a traveler taught chikan to a peasant in return of water to drink. The most popular origin story credits Noor Jahan, Mughal empress and wife of Jahangir, with introducing chikankari to India.</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">The technique of creation of a chikan work is known as chikankari. Chikan is a delicate and artfully done hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabrics like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net, etc. White thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light muslin and cotton garments. Nowadays chikan embroidery is also done with colored and silk threads in colors to meet the fashion trends and keep chikankari up-to-date. Lucknow is the heart of the chikankari industry today and the variety is known as Lucknowi chikan.</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Chikan work in recent times has adopted additional embellishments like Mukaish, Kamdani, Badla, sequin, bead, and mirror work, which gives it a rich look. Chikan embroidery is mostly done on fabrics like cotton, semi-Georgette, pure Georgette, crepe, chiffon, silk, and any other fabric which is light and which highlights the embroidery. The fabric cannot be too thick or hard, else the embroidery needle won't pierce it. Also, sheer fabric allows the part of the stitches on the reverse of the fabric to give a shadow effect, which is characteristic of the technique.</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">The piece begins with one or more pattern blocks that are used to block-print a pattern on the ground fabric. The embroiderer stitches the pattern, and the finished piece is carefully washed to remove all traces of the printed pattern. The process of chikankari includes the following steps:</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Design, Engraving, Block printing, Embroidery, Washing and finishing, Stitches</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span>The patterns and effects created depend on the stitches and the thicknesses of the threads used. Some of the stitches include backstitch, chain stitch and hemstitch. The result is an open work pattern, jali (lace) or shadow-work. Often the embroiderer creates mesh-like sections by using a needle to separate threads in the ground fabric, and then working around the spaces.</span></span></div></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_NmDxLJzzRjytreNkY4eDLw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><div style="color:inherit;text-align:justify;"><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The Kurti or Kurta is an outfit that has stretched beyond the Indian borders, and has evolved down the ages to suit the ever-changing demands of the fashion forward world. A long top, generally of knee-length, paired with Salwar or Churidar and Dupatta is what comprises the Salwar-Kurti-Dupatta get-up.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Since its formation in ancient times, the kurta has been one of the traditional attires for men and women living in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and even Sri Lanka. Initially, this Indian outfit was a form of clothing worn only by men living in these countries, but later it became a regular attire for women, for which it has its own feminine term known as Kurti.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Looking back at the early 19th Century, the Kurta gained popularity as several scholars, artists and poets were famous for donning this piece of clothing. Contrary to the various styles and forms found today, this Indian Kurti back then was usually very simple with barely any elaborate designs. The most common fabric used to make it was Cotton, followed by Silk, which was only used to make Kurtas for special occasions, or for people with higher social standing and wealth.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">In addition to that, the hippie movement during the 1960’s and 1970’s also gave this tunic dress immense popularity as people wore these loose and comfortable pieces as reflecting their laid back and carefree attitude.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The intriguing fact about the Kurti is that it was not limited to any particular state or region, unlike other dress forms that have a set identity; it was a common form of attire followed by people living in all kinds of areas.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">When one thinks of the Kurti, one thinks comfort. The high comfort factor is what makes the Kurti a form of clothing loved by all. The Kurti is a versatile piece of clothing that can be made in order to adapt to any season or occasion. During the harsh Indian summers, Cotton kurtis are in everyone’s ‘to get and wear’ list due to its effortless style and comfort level. In a similar way, Woolen kurtas are also worn during winters.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Women wear a Kurti with a fitted churidar or salwar for a traditional look or with jeans for an Indo-western look. Men usually wear a Kurta with Pajama for a classic look.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">When we speak of designs, embellishments, and fabrics that go into the making of a kurta, there s no end to variety. They are available in all kinds of styles, ranging from short to long, from hand printed ones to extremely embellished ones. There is a kurta for every event. Whether one wants to go for a heavily embroidered kurta or a casual one with solid colors or prints, there is definitely a piece available for every person.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">With immense creativity and advancement in techniques in the Indian fashion industry, the kurta has also seen different faces. These days, one can opt for kurtis with modern art designs that are different than the usual traditional ones. Initially, a kurti was only worn over an Indian trouser form called ‘Pajama’, but these days the younger generation often teams the kurta or kurti with jeans and leggings. Collars, stone work, zari work, and tie dye are some of the most common designs used for kurtas.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">A Silk kurti with heavy embroidery is a wonderful pick for a wedding or for a party, in which one can showcase Indian ethnicity in a subtle, yet distinct way. On the other hand, Cotton or Khadi are perfect for office or day to day wear.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">A kurti looks lovely if worn with Silver or chunky Gold jewelry. Long tear drop earrings or heavy Silver bracelets add the extra charm to a Kurta and make it look elegant and refined.</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Kurta has become a popular form of clothing not only in India, but in countries all over the world like U.S., U.K., France, Italy and the Middle East. From the younger to the older generations, the kurta has made a prominent place for itself in everyone’s hearts for its comfort and style. It’s versatility with traditional as well as fusion looks has made it a true global fashion pick.</span></p></div></div></div>
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