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We all love saree shopping, don’t we? It is one of those affairs where all the women of the house or all girlfriends get together and go devour the best sarees in the market. But with the modern times a lot of shopping is done online. And when it comes to saree shopping online, we tend to get a tad lost. So, here’s a grand list of online store for your saree shopping. Stop craving, buy one today!
For Contemporary Sarees online
QOH is a cool and quirky saree brand that will delight you. QOH sarees are all exceptionally well detailed. You’ll fall in love with all the QOH sarees. Every single saree has a character; none of these are clichéd ‘aunty’ types! These sarees are fresh and fun, grown up, yet so young! You will find sarees with embroidered motifs of umbrellas, beautiful bird cages, circus elephants, scorpions, and more fun stuff, all fun!
2) Tevar
Tevar is a brand that will make you crave for more. Tevar reflects strong design sensibilities. They stand not for trends, but for timeless silhouettes that reflect your personality.
3) Jashn
Jashn refines luxury and highlights meticulous tailoring. The brand creates couture, diffusion which are Indian in their sensibility, yet international in their appeal. What we love in Jashn designs is the distinctive use of colours, quality of fabrics, intricate embroidery work and a gloriously rich Indian aesthetic.
4) Bawree
The collection at Bawree is quite contemporary, and we love it. Here you’ll find traditional and western wear. They have a vast collection of ethnic wear, Indian wedding sarees, saree gowns, salwar kameez, lehengas and kurtis. And the best part- their pricing is not over the top.
AEkatvam has an array of exquisite handpainted chiffon sarees. These sarees are inspired by the beautiful art of stained glass and each piece will steal your heart. Their eye for details and the choice of colours and colour combination is sure to get you excited. Available on Red Polka and Indian Roots, and of course they have a seductive saree collection on their Facebook page too.
A Take on Traditional Sarees Online
1) Fabindia
2) Parisera
Ever heard of Boardroom Kanjivarams? Yes, Parisera has made it possible. They have some amazing sarees for every occasion. Their saree collection for work wear is fabulous. Parisera brings home handcrafted luxury from all of India, and it is a delight to shop from here.
3) Rang Banarasi
So versatile collection of sarees indeed. All the sarees here are handcrafted and are made to fit everyone’s bill. The price range is quite interesting and you might end up finding something superb in a small budget. Every saree stands tall with its delightful charm and drapes like a dream.
4) Jayalakshmi
Jayalakshmi is a Cochin based store having a strong online presence. Their saree collection is beautifully ethnic and has the South Indian charm no one can arguablynot get delighted by. Their price range- we’d say, well done!
Indian August is the new address for a unique journey into fashion, home accessories and art for the connoisseurs of elegance and lovers of all things Indian. Their collection of sarees is enviable and you’ll want at least a few sarees to load up your wardrobe this festive saeason. Their website is amazing, and someone of their beautiful sarees are curated on Red Polka.
6) NVY Studio
NVY Studio is one of the stromgest Facebook pages we’ve every come across. Their collection is awesome and they are always laded with amazing saree picks. They are all beautifull curated and are vibrant.
For your Designer Wear Cravings
1) Mandira Bedi
Being an actor, anchor, sports presenter, Mandira Bedi has turned into a saree designer after her affair with sarees onscreen. She has now officially entered the fashion world with her label ‘Sarees by Mandira Bedi’. Her sarees are everything you crave- the colours, the drape, the flow, the…umm…everything! We love the cocktail saree collection she offers.
2) Neeta Lulla
Neeta Lulla whirled into the fashion scene more than two decades ago and she knows what Indian women want. Her take on traditional sarees is flabbergasting. She gives beautiful touches to her saree designs that make each saree a priced possessed piece, you’ll fall in love, quite literally.
3) Ritu Kumar
Ritu Kumar’s saree collection on her store website is mind blowing. She has some awesome traditional sarees. Each saree is paired with blouses you would only dream of. Her magic lies in the pallus which are heavily embellished and colours that you can’t deny you’ll love.
To meet the needs for those special formal occasions Rajdeep Ranawat’s collection of sarees come handy. His store has an exclusive range of embroidered sarees, in a melange of silk georgette silk crepe and net. Some of his sarees are embellished with 3D floral designs that give his sarees an uber cool and young feel. See it to believe it.
5) Kalki Fashion
KalkiFashion.com is undoubtedly the largest online ethnic wear store on the internet. Their collection of blouses is unbelievable. A destination for bridal wear Kalki, caters to the entire needs of a wedding trousseau. They offer a versatile and aesthetically appealing collection of lehenga-cholis, rich ornaments, designer sarees and salwar kurtas.
6) Ashdeen
Ashdeen is a royal rendezvous of exquisite Parsi embroidered silk sarees, tunics, and clutches. All these sarees are hand embroidered and every saree is one of a kind.
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