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 –...

The Indian festive season is in full swing. Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated with pomp just a few weeks back and two of the most awaited festivals – Navratri & Dussehra will be celebrated in a couple of weeks.  As the name implies, the Navratri festival will be celebrated for nine nights. Each day/night of this beautiful festival is dedicated to worshipping a particular incarnation of Goddess Durga. Interestingly, each day/night of the festival is associated with a specific color and most devotees follow the color code while choosing their clothing.  Swtantra’s in-house designers realized the importance of these colors as...

Chiffon sarees are lauded for the elegance they render to the wearer. They never go out of style, that’s why they are the first choice of almost every Bollywood actress. Chiffon sarees are lightweight, easy to carry, skinny, transparent and made from materials, such as silk, nylon & rayon. However, these sarees can get spoiled easily compared to other saree materials when not maintained & taken care of. Therefore, garments made from this delicate & flimsy fabric call for a bit of special care to add more years to their life. If you are looking for some practical tips to...

You might’ve noticed your cousin, aunt or best friend flaunting a net saree during weddings, festivals or college farewells. Net sarees have certainly gained popularity in the past few years and are now some of the most sought-after outfits when it comes to sarees. Wearing them might be a bit easy but, how should you take care of your favorite net sarees? Read on to find out! Useful Tips to Take Care of Net Sarees at Home 1. How to Wash Net Sarees? Before we look at some helpful net saree washing tips, keep this as a thumb rule –...

Linen is a wonderful saree fabric that acts as an excellent alternative to cotton during summers. Since this saree fabric is made from a naturally sourced material known as flax fibre, it is exceptionally soft, absorbent and smooth. But, that’s not all! This alluring fabric lets air pass through the fabric which ensures that you stay cool and comfortable throughout the day. Even popular fashion designers realized the wonderful features of this fabric and have designed trendy & classy apparel such as sarees and Kurtis to appease the ever-growing market.  Cotton sarees are a summer favorite, no doubt about it....

A satin saree is a multifaceted outfit that can be easily draped for formal office meetings, exciting parties, traditional festivals and even weddings. The best part about such sarees is that you can wear them in a myriad of ways according to your personality, mood, height & weight. No wonder the Classic style drape is one of the go-to styles for any occasion. However, many new saree draping styles are emerging these days which can easily amp up your look for any occasion. Read on to know about 5 new ways of wearing your favorite satin saree. 5 New Ways on...

Linen sarees are beautiful outfits that are preferred by women for all Indian climatic conditions. Although these sarees are mostly preferred in summers, their versatility, beautiful designs, comfortable fabric & popularity have only made them trendy outfits for all seasons. So, what are Linen sarees all about? Read on to find out! 4 things that you should know about Linen Sarees 1 History of Linen Sarees The fabric is actually extracted from wild flax plants & this process was first started around 36,000 years ago. Even parts of these fabrics and the core elements need to make the fabric like...

Saree is considered to be one of the most elegant attires throughout the globe. But the trickiest part about this outfit is draping. Achieving a perfect drape is not an easy task at all. Add to that a plethora of saree draping styles & one would get confused. Did you know that earlier we used to differentiate draping styles according to Indian states? But, nowadays people are giving a completely new aspect to the draping styles. So, basically, you’ll have the same Saree but now you can drape it in a myriad of styles. Doesn’t that sound interesting?  Every time...

Indian Weddings are truly fairytale moments. So, you must look your absolute best while attending this confluence of family, friends & relatives as a guest. But, which outfits should you wear? Should you go for a traditional Kanchipuram Silk Sarees or go Modernist a with an Organza saree? What about Lehengas or Ethnic Gowns? Confused? Fret not! Check out the curated list of some of the best Indian wedding outfits that you can wear as a guest. Which Indian Wedding Outfits Should You Wear as a Guest? Sarees – The Evergreen Choice for Every Woman If it is an Indian...

Sarees have been popular outfits for weddings, festivals & even parties. While traditional sarees mostly feature in weddings & festivals, it is the chiffon, satin & the netted sarees that you’ll get to see when you attend parties or high-profile events. Just picture yourself attending a party wearing a gorgeous netted saree with exquisite embellishments. Heads turning, Noises fading as people take a moment to gaze at you. Sounds magical right? Well, Netted Sarees tend to have that mesmerizing effect at parties. So, are Net Sarees the Perfect Party Wear Sarees? Read on to find out! Why are Net Sarees...

Hey everybody! Long time no see......... Holi is right around the corner. Don't you just love being smeared all over your face with fiery red, raw green, bright yellow, calm blue, soothing orange and pretty pink? You absolutely love it, don't you? Your clothes...... not so much.     The day after Holi is the day you truly realize how much you love your white Kurti(that's not so white anymore). Don't fret, Swtantra is here to save the day. We experimented and went through all the trouble so you don't have to.... just keep reading....   1. DON'T IGNORE IT.  Don't...

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...