The Art of Wearing a Saree

Draping a saree is definitely an art. Before you start draping a saree, keep in mind that you must be comfortable wearing it. If you want perfection, practice is the key. Saree Draping requires skill building and practice both. Play with different style drapes and you will master it soon. Most of us consider it to be a very difficult task but here are some tips to make sure your saree is draped very well.

1. Always use many small pins, be it gold or silver color pins (depending on the saree). Small pins make sure to hold your saree and avoid big pins because they tear your saree.

2. For an office look, pinup your pallu as it’s bound to be more comfortable and easily manageable. It also gives a smarter look. For a party look, you can just leave your pallu loose. 

3. There are many other ways in which a saree can be draped. But before you pick one style make sure you take into consideration the fabric of the saree, your body type and the event.

4. Petticoat: Make sure your petticoat matches your saree and it’s a perfect fit for you. Ensure it is not too flared and is tied properly. The length of the petticoat also makes a difference because if it is shorter, your legs will be visible and it might look odd.

5. Women who are on a heavier side go for fabrics such as Georgette, Chiffon, and Soft Silk because these will stick to the body and help you look thin. In case of silk sarees, go for Mysore silk, Chanderi silk, Silk Cotton as they are not too voluminous and heavy.

6. Slim women can purchase heavier and stiffer fabrics such as Silk, Cotton, Tussar, Tissue, etc. because these will add some extra volume to your body. If you are slim and tall you can try thick borders and bold prints.

7. If you are short, then go for small borders, simple prints and dark colors. You should avoid sarees with big borders as they make you look shorter.

8. Silk, Tissue, Tussar, Organza and Cotton sarees are very difficult to handle. Make sure it is ironed properly, or else they will look very untidy no matter how you drape it.

9. Keep your heel size in consideration before you start draping your saree. 

To find sarees in a wide range of fabrics and designs you can visit our store or log in to www.pothys.com

Selecting the right bridal saree

Each woman has her own way of picking up sarees for herself. For instance, some may go by colours, some by fabric, others may go for sarees that suit their body type or depending on the designs available.

Here are some important aspects that we need to keep in mind before wedding shopping:

Plan Ahead: Start planning 2-3 months before the wedding -so that you will have the time to browse and choose the perfect saree!

Budget: Budget plays an important role when you pick silk sarees. There are many different varieties in different price ranges that are available. Therefore, to make your choices faster, it’s best to finalize a budget for your saree shopping.

Time of the event: It is very important to make sure you shop according to the time of the event. The day events lighter fabrics and shades are preferable. If you go for shades like black and brown for a day event, you might look overdressed.

Whereas, if it’s a evening/ night function ( reception or sangeet) saree s with rich look and heavy embroidery, stone work and zari work are suitable. Silk Sarees such as Banarasi Silk Sarees, Mysore Silk Sarees, Kancheepuram silk, Georgette, etc. are perfect!

Fabric:  The fabric of your saree can enhance your beauty on the special day. The choice of fabric can make you look slim or bulky accordingly. It also plays a role when it comes to comfort. Kancheepuram or wedding silks are on the heavier side, whereas silk cotton and soft silk are not too heavy and make sure you get a classy look!

Color: We would recommend going for colors such as yellow, red and pink for weddings. There are also other gorgeous colors that one can go for based on their skin tone.

Zari: The design, embellishments and work on the saree is also something that needs to be paid attention to.  If you are choosing a saree or lehenga for a sangeet, then go for designs that are not too heavy as they are comfortable. Sarees with heavy embellishments are perfect for a reception look as you won’t be moving around too much.

To find all these sarees and more, visit our stores or logon to www.pothys.com

Happy Shopping!

The perfect bridal lehenga

An ideal wedding dress is a dream for every bride. The Lehenga is a traditional ensemble that has been trending in recent times. There are different types of lehengas from which you can choose. While choosing lehenga for your wedding reception, there are some things that you need to keep in mind. Such as:

Color - Choose a color that will suit you perfectly

·         Very Fair Complexion: If you have a fair skin tone, opt for bright or dark shades such as blue, red, pink and orange. You can also experiment with shades like white and cream.  Avoid grey and brown shades.

·         Fair Complexion: Avoid neutral shades and go for shades such as cream and other pastel colors. Shades of yellow, blue and light pink look gorgeous too!

·         Wheatish Complexion: Most colors suit best on people who have wheatish complexion. Go for colors that complement your skin tone such as red, fuchsia, maroon, neon shades and greens.

·         Dusky Complexion:  Classic blues, bronze, silver, metallic shades & brick red are colors that will look perfect on you. Avoid bright shades like neons.

Body Type

·         Slim: Thin/Slim brides can go for heavy / fluffy lehengas with many choli patterns such as backless choli, deep neck choli and netted shoulder choli or one-sided choli. Zari work & zardosi work are some options that you can look for at your lehenga.

·         Hourglass Shape:  This is the perfect body shape that can pull off any lehenga. Materials like velvet and georgette with any type of cut are best suited on this body type. A-line cut and fish cut also looks lovely on this shape!

·         Heavy on top: Lehengas with jacket and layering at the top using jewelry or dupattas are the best for this body shape.  Go for straight and cuts that are simple and preferably small prints.

·         Curvy: Go for long top s and fluid fabrics. For these shapes avoid pleated or flared clothing and go for sharara cut lehengas or bold prints in single colors.

To find gorgeous lehenga collections you can visit our store or log in to www.pothys.com

Lovely Reds

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White and Red Saree: http://pothys.com/casual-sarees-12256.html

Wedding Season is Here!

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It's Wedding Season!!!

Weddings are an occasion where everyone wants to look their best. Every woman loves getting dressed for a wedding, even if it is not her own! But it can be tricky deciding what to wear to the main events, which are the muhurtham and the reception. Also, the smaller events like the bridal shower, mehendi, nalangu and next-day brunch sometimes also come without a prescribed dress code. Don't worry! We’ve got your back there. In order to avoid all sartorial guessing games, we've broken down the looks, both by occasion and preference.

While the functions vary according to each family and their traditions, most mehendi and sangeeth have a few things in common: it's an evening affair, and the family (meaning ladies of all ages) will be there. Consider keeping your look classic. It's always better to play it safe — while adding your own signature twist. A statement-making, traditional soft silk saree is the perfect showpiece for a mehendi or nalangu ceremony and you can pair it with a traditional potli bag and necklace to add more grace to your traditional look. It's a combination that'll earn praise from everyone around.

For main events like wedding and reception, you can try a lovely kanchivaram saree with traditional motifs and long earrings. Go with classic colour combinations to stand out in the crowd.

This wedding season, Pothys Boutique has stocked up a collection of sarees that are perfect for any wedding that you're going to this season!

Look lovely in this 1.Green Vasundhra Pattu saree and match it with this 2.Traditional Necklace Set and a 3.Potli bag. 

Dazzle in this 1.Blue and Purple Samudrika  pattu saree. Pair it with this 2.Long earrings and 3.Bangle. 

Magical Patola Weaves

Patola sarees are some of the finest hand-woven sarees. They are well known for their bright and vibrant Indian colours. Patola sarees generally have basic design motifs like animals, flowers, human figures and birds. But nowadays modern geometric patterns interwoven with traditional folk motifs are becoming more popular. They are single Ikkat woven sarees made out of silk. The name ‘Patola’ is derived from the word ‘Patulu’ which is its plural form.

This type of saree was once worn by only royalty and aristocracy. Both the warp and weft threads are wrapped to resist the dye according to the desired pattern of the final woven fabric to create the patola saree. This process of tying is repeated for each colour that is to be included in the finished cloth. The technique of dying both the warp and weft before weaving is called double ikat. The bundles of thread are strategically knotted before dying. These are made in Patan, Gujarat, India. The sarees are created using the resist dying technique. It can take from six months to one year to make a saree.

The Rajkot Patola sarees are vertically resist- dyed (single ikat). Every saree is one of a kind as it is created entirely with the imagination and skill of the weaver. It is no wonder they are called the ‘Queen of Silks’.

Pothys presents you the most beautiful and enchanting Patola Silk Saree in your dream colours and designs. The silk threads have been blended it with care and precision to meet your high expectations.

Blue Saree with Elephant Motif in Pallu Orange and Pink Patola Saree

Royal Blue Rajkot Patola Silk White Patola Saree with Zari Border

Pothys Two day Unmissable sale in London!

Pothys is spreading the magic of Indian ethnic wear in London!

Pothys will be present in London for a two day sale cum exhibition in London. This event is slated to happen on October 4th and 5th in Hilton Wembly hotel, London. Pothys, the South Indian textile giant of 90 years, will be present in London for the first time to display their collections. Pothys will be showcasing over 1000 handpicked Kancheepuram silk sarees, Vastrakala silk sarees, Designer wear, Lehenga cholly, Anarkalis and much more in this 2 day sale. Pothys is well known for its traditionally inspired designs and motifs on their sarees and ethnic wears in South India.

This exhibition cum sale is organized by TAMIL HINDU WEDDINGS. Registration is not required to visit this exhibition and there is no entry fee. London being the place where Indians are the largest foreign – born group, this exhibition featuring Ethnic Indian outfits will be a great hit among them. The visitors will love getting the physical look and feel of Pothys’s latest collection of Indian ethnic wear. The magic of shopping along the streets of Chennai will be recreated by Pothys in London.

For the Bride and the Bridesmaid...

The Bride and the Bridesmaid collection from Pothys 
Dress up your Bridesmaid in matching Lehenga Cholly that goes perfectly with your Bridal saree  .