Sarees, saga of motifs and patterns

The nine-yard cloth, Indian Saree with the promise of grace, beauty, femininity and dream has perhaps gestated from the loom of the fanciful weaver who so very eloquently dreamt of the soft touch of a woman, the hues of her varied moods, the luster of her tears, the coil and drape of her tresses and wove together. Perhaps he couldn’t stop and wove for nine yards giving birth to a dream, magic, a thrill, and a charismatic fashion to the whole of the world, Indian sarees.

Sarees in their every form typifies the eternal beauty of the female form; in its every drape, in its each motif and amidst its every design sari whispers the tale of femininity, the saga of love, tears, grace and happiness. The motifs in Indian sarees indeed plays an important role as to a large extent the fame and elaboration of this magical cloth depends largely on these.

Designer Indian sarees pattern include a wide array of variety ranging from interlocking diamond shaped motifs to checks, basket weave, chevrons and also the serrated patterns. Symbol of rich cultural heritage of India, the motifs shapes in Indian sarees thus stand as the logo of Indian artistry. Whether the small geometric shapes, the stripes, checks, squares, dashes, or frills, the motifs and patterns echoes the very beat of Indian culture while reflecting the dexterity of the Indian artisans. Mostly the patterns of Indian sarees are woven in adjunct-warp or weft threads to create the bands in the patterning of the borders of the sari.

The Indian artisans create varied patterns and motifs, which are unique in their form. While square motifs are common in the ethnic and tribal sarees, the motifs like creeping vines and floral pattern still murmurs the sighs of the Mughal history. Although the Islamic portrayal seems to be purely decorative there are a number of Hindu representations also which stands typically as the saree motifs indicating good luck, health and prosperity and are typically worn in the occasional ceremonies. .

One of the most multifaceted symbols in the pattern of sarees has been the lotus and the spiritual aspect of this motif is far more emphasized on traditional sarees, particularly in Indian wedding sarees. Buta and Butis are also considered to be quite fetch able floral motifs to illustrate the womanhood. Indian wedding sarees are a lifetime collection for India women. Kalga has also become an important pattern in a wide range of Indian textile. Motifs objects like conch, elephant, horse, peacocks, parrots, fish, hunting scenes, scenes from the epics are elementary designs in today’s designer Indian sarees, used by the artisans to illustrate the intricacies of the design of the Indian saree.

Laced with the motifs and patterns, Indian sarees have journeyed a long and amidst its feminine appeal flatters a woman while making her feel fragile, graceful and o yes feminine! Kissed with its intricate designs, wrapped with the varied motifs and patterns Indian sari is indeed an instant fashion.