Karan Johar, one of Bollywood's most influential filmmakers, has a signature style that often includes dressing his actresses in beautiful sarees. This choice is not merely a matter of aesthetics but is deeply rooted in cultural, cinematic, and narrative significance. Here's what Swtantra thinks about Karan Johar using sarees to showcase his leading ladies: 1. Cultural Symbolism The saree is a quintessential symbol of Indian culture and tradition. Karan Johar pays homage to India’s rich heritage by dressing his actresses in sarees. This choice resonates deeply with audiences, evoking a sense of nostalgia and cultural pride. It helps in grounding...

Every Mom is special and they deserve to be reminded of this every day. Mothers do so much for everyone around them selflessly - we feel their love in all the little things of everyday life. It goes unsaid that we should never stop showering our love and appreciation to the most Special Woman in our life. And nothing says love like gifting something thoughtfully curated to your Mom. It not only expresses your affection, but personalization to her taste will let her know that you are always thinking of her too. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we at...

Spring is in the Air - and with it comes a promise of a fresh new start. Say Goodbye to Winter blues and step into Spring in style! Spruce up your wardrobe with our artfully created Eden Collection - in hues of fresh pastels and playful bright shimmers, this collection has it all! Whether you're getting ready for day weddings, kitty parties, work events or evening soirees - our Eden sarees are refreshingly versatile for all occasions. Charm your way into Spring with fun floral prints, dainty sequin work and light shimmers that create an everlasting impression. Let’s take a...

Organza is an alluring sheer fabric that is primarily made from silk. With time innovative Organza materials woven from synthetic fabrics like Rayon, Polyester, and Nylon came into the limelight.  Organza has become a cult favorite over recent times for bridal gowns, dresses, lehengas and sarees. Organza sarees are delicately lightweight as compared to other common saree fabrics. So, you need to take special care of these sarees after you wear them to parties, festivals or special occasions. Read on to find out how!   1. How to Wash Organza SareesAlways start by water testing a small portion of your precious...

The wedding season is here to stay with everyone either getting married or attending a wedding. Finding the perfect #OOTD for such an important occasion can be quite stressful amid all the Bridesmaid duties. So we have put together five Effortless Saree Looks for your Best Friend’s Wedding, that are just as amazing on camera as in person - And you can pull them off within minutes!   1. Accordion Maroon Pre-draped Saree + Belt + Blouse (SET)     A Red Saree look to turn heads - In heat-set pleated fabric, this gorgeous set in deep red has a modern...

A Fashion Faux pas or mistake is given so much importance in the world of Fashion and Style. Whether it’s wearing a pair of Jeans and a T-shirt or traditional Indianwear, the smallest of details can ruin an otherwise on-point outfit. So, how do you know what’s acceptable by the Fashion Police and what’s not? We did the work for you.   1. Being Over-dressed or Under-dressed Dressing up according to your style is all fun and games but flat-out ignoring a dress code is a big fashion no-no and shows disregard for the setting. Sarees are versatile enough to be...

The Saree is a silhouette that is as versatile as it gets. This elaborate yet simple outfit works beautifully whether as elegant comfort wear or as a glamorous style statement. Sarees come in every possible colour shade, texture, styling and fabric. Every fabric has a different density and weaving style, which changes its characteristics in terms of fall, pleats and texture as well as the inherent cooling or warming properties of the fabric. Selecting the right type of saree material thus becomes extremely important so you can have a well-rounded wardrobe, with a saree look for every occasion.   1. Cotton –...

Hey! how's it going? Hope everyone is keeping safe and following safety protocols during this pandemic. When we first heard that there is going to be a lockdown, we weren't aware that it would last so long and make our drawing room our office. When do we dress up? When we are going out , right? With nowhere to go, we started taking it very easy and made sweatpants and hoodies our uniforms. Now, thankfully after some time, things are getting back to somewhat normal, the "new normal"....  With the world opening up again, we're going to have events to...

Sarees are one of the most treasured attires in any woman’s wardrobe. That is because since time immemorial this quintessential outfit has been a symbol of a traditional look for women. The changing times coupled with the influx of bewitching design elements, handiwork & exquisite saree fabrics have fostered the evolution of sarees. To simply put this – Sarees have become chicer & enrapturing. Nowadays, if you go into a shopping mall or visit a website to get sarees, you will be welcomed by a huge collection of riveting sarees made up of different fabrics, designs, handiwork & prints. Floral...