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...

Let our divine sarees make you glow from within this festive season! Discover NOOR - a collection of lustrous sarees and blouses sure to make any festive celebration light up. These light and alluring sarees are designed to showcase sparkling perfection for any celebration.  The sarees portray a melange of delightful colors - From rich Shimmers and cool Pastels to enigmatic Metallics. Noor features carefully crafted designs that appealingly portray delicate necklines, flirty sleeves, bold backs, modern drapes and aesthetic embellishments. Let’s take a look at our bright showstoppers from this collection!  1. White Gold Chiffon Saree with Cowrie Lace In a...

The relationship between the Indian Woman and the timeless Saree is a never-ending Love Affair. With the Saree always being Popular as elegant Evening wear attire, one is always on the lookout for trendy designs and luxurious fabrics to set you apart from the crowd. Elevate your style this season with Swtantra’s new Eden Collection. Our masterfully curated Spring collection features sarees in rich vibrant hues, solid color palettes, bold chevron prints and dark shimmer silhouettes - making these Sarees in vogue for Evening soirees and parties.   1. Lime Satin Saree with Bronze Pendants Our playful Lime Satin Saree exudes...

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...

In this Workaholic society, a Ladies’ night out is the perfect break to get dressed up and hit the town with your best girlfriends. Whether it is about venting to your girls over cocktails about relationships or work woes or just dancing it out and letting loose, a ladies' night can really prove beneficial in reducing stress and balancing your mental health. For your next night out, give a rest to your LBDs and switch it up with these fun pre-draped Sarees from Swtantra - curated specially for the modern Indian woman who wants to have it all.    1. Pre...

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 quintessential saree is for everyone - The beauty of a saree lies in the fact that it fits everyone regardless of size, shape or age.  One of the key factors of having a Perfect Saree look is choosing the right Saree Fabric for your body type. Choosing a Saree according to your shape and size, can do wonders - because it decides whether you look slender or heavy. Want to know more about your ideal saree fabric? Read on to find out!   1. Apple-Shaped Body Type You have an Apple-shaped body if you have wider shoulders, a fuller bust and...

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...

Sarees are worn by a woman for different occasions such as weddings, festivities, office & social gatherings. Sarees come in different fabrics like chiffon, silk, cotton, satin and are used by women depending on the season & the type of event. Evening Wear Sarees as the name suggests are worn in the evening. Traditionally, women used to wear heavy silk, cotton & allied traditional fabric-based sarees that were bulky & uncomfortable. However, the evolution of sarees & introduction of new fabrics brought forth amazing sarees that can be worn in the evening for social events. Evening wear sarees come in...