Cotton Sarees- The Perfect Female Outfit For Summers

By Author: Jyoti Sharma
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In most parts of India, summers are extremely hot and necessitate the use of comfortable clothing for comfort. The traditional attire of Indian women in almost all regions is the saree, thus, during summers women prefer to drape cotton sarees for comfort, elegance and style.

Cotton sarees are the best outfit for the women here due to its open-ended design. Owing to the hot and humid climate cotton sarees are the better alternatives as a substitute for western clothing that fits the body which is uncomfortable during extreme hot weather. Cotton sarees are extremely skin friendly and light in weight. It is needless to say that cotton sarees are available in an assortment of colors, designs and patterns can be worn as casual wear. The cotton sarees are also ideal for wearing during festivals, parties, official events, etc. giving a neat and smart look to the wearer.

Irrespective of the body type cotton sarees can be worn by all women and be teamed up with ethnic jewelry, embellished handbags, chapels or open sandals and a touch of Kohl in the eyes to get the perfect summery look and chic.

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... is worthy of mention that each state in India has its own traditional cotton weaving practice with an indigenous sphere of proficiency in cotton fabric, all diverse in textures, motifs, weaves, printing techniques and colors. Few of the well-known cotton sarees which are readily available are Jamdani cotton sarees from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, Sambalpuri, Bomkai and Vichitrapuri cotton saris of Orissa, Chanderi Sarees in Madhya Pradesh, Maheshwari sarees of Madhya Pradesh, Venkatgiri from Hyderabad, Nander and Pochampalli sarees Andhra Pradesh, Karalkudi sarees of Kerela, Kanjeevaram from Tamilnadu, tie and dye cotton sarees from Rajasthan and Gujarat and the list is endless.

All these variety of cotton sarees are unique in design, texture, appearance and redefine the beauty of the women who drape them. Also, apart from the traditional cotton sarees that are perfect for summer wear one can also choose handloom sarees made with khadi, the cotton printed sarees, cotton sarees made with embroidery and Zari embellishments, etc.

An insignia of Indian heritage and cultural is Saree, which also offers a distinctive identity to the Indian women on the international diaspora. Cotton sarees have evolved to be a symbol of class and elegance when draped by a woman.

Also, with the development of the Indian fashion industry traditional cotton sarees have been given an innovative look by new age designers. Indian fashion has reached a new stage of proficiency with the diverse variety of ornamentation done on the cotton sarees using beads, embroidery and stones. The designer cotton sarees are a real feast for the eye for they represent style, sophistication and comfort. More and more number of working women in India prefer to drape a saree to the work place for it is not only an ideal outfit for summers but also is ideal as a smart formal wear be it in corporate offices, educational institutions or other white collared professions.

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