A Sari for your special occasion
Apr 22, 2010
YOU do not have to move up and down looking for a changing attire for your introduction ceremony. The Indian sari is ideal for any trendy lady.
By Aidah Nanyonjo
YOU do not have to move up and down looking for a changing attire for your introduction ceremony. The Indian sari is ideal for any trendy lady. Hellen Kayemba of Nina’s Boutique, says the success of the sari is attributed to its simplicity, comfort and luxurious feel.
“A sari, properly draped, makes a woman graceful, stylish, elegant and sensuous,†Kayemba says. Indian dressing has always been regarded highly worldwide.
The market offers attractive colours, trendy designs, embroideries and fabrics to match one’s taste and personality. For the bride, it is stylish to change into a sari.
“We cater for all fashion tastes on every occasion — religious festivals, birthdays and weddings,†Kayemba says. Wedding saris are decorated with various designs to distinguish the bride from other people. Saris are not as expensive as people think.
In shops on Luwum Street, sari’s cost between sh150,000 and sh200,000. However, this can go up to sh500,000.
Kayemba says a poorly draped sari spoils its effect and one’s appearance. Below are some basic tips on wearing a sari:
If it is a wedding, just pin up the tip of the sari and let the rest fall on your hand. This gives a very graceful look.
When wearing a sari, the first step is to tuck its plain upper end into the petticoat, at a position which is a little bit to the right of the navel.
Make sure the lower end of the sari touches the floor and that the whole length of the sari falls to the left hand side.
Now wrap the sari around yourself once, with the sari now coming back in the front, on your right side.
Different regions of India have their distinct forms of draping a sari. But most brides dress it the Bengali way.
YOU do not have to move up and down looking for a changing attire for your introduction ceremony. The Indian sari is ideal for any trendy lady. Hellen Kayemba of Nina’s Boutique, says the success of the sari is attributed to its simplicity, comfort and luxurious feel.
“A sari, properly draped, makes a woman graceful, stylish, elegant and sensuous,†Kayemba says. Indian dressing has always been regarded highly worldwide.
The market offers attractive colours, trendy designs, embroideries and fabrics to match one’s taste and personality. For the bride, it is stylish to change into a sari.
“We cater for all fashion tastes on every occasion — religious festivals, birthdays and weddings,†Kayemba says. Wedding saris are decorated with various designs to distinguish the bride from other people. Saris are not as expensive as people think.
In shops on Luwum Street, sari’s cost between sh150,000 and sh200,000. However, this can go up to sh500,000.
Kayemba says a poorly draped sari spoils its effect and one’s appearance. Below are some basic tips on wearing a sari:
If it is a wedding, just pin up the tip of the sari and let the rest fall on your hand. This gives a very graceful look.
When wearing a sari, the first step is to tuck its plain upper end into the petticoat, at a position which is a little bit to the right of the navel.
Make sure the lower end of the sari touches the floor and that the whole length of the sari falls to the left hand side.
Now wrap the sari around yourself once, with the sari now coming back in the front, on your right side.
Different regions of India have their distinct forms of draping a sari. But most brides dress it the Bengali way.