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Style check for Onam
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Find out what is in vogue for Onam this season
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Ιlan knows no borders. The colour of Onam used to be the traditional cream and gold, now, many prefer to add a dash of colour to their wardrobe. So, this Onam drape yourself in a mirror worked heavy Khewa silk sari, a Kanjeevaram-like Ahimsa silk or a georgette sari with embroidery.So, what's in? Patola saris with kutchi work, chiffon and crepe saris with silver dotted badla work, Tussar silk with tiny block printed (bagh) prints and the Khewa silk sari, that is similar to Pashmina in terms of body and look, is the mantra. "It's heavy worked saris that are moving," says Sudha Suresh. Georgettes with ornate embroidery in various shades and tie and dye saris (bandhini) in silver prints or zardosi work are in vogue this year as also crochet rich Karachi work on chiffons, georgettes and cottons in delicate pastel shades.
Bright summer colours seem to be popular now--chilli red, bottle green and deep blue are some of the shades that come on the Ahimsa saris sans zari, as also contrasts --a pink and turquoise blue or lilac and purple. "Magenta is a hot favourite," says Kunjumol Cyriac. For those who want a dash of drama in their outfit, Sheila James recommends detailed blouses. "The sari is no longer the centre of attention. Blouses are now important." So, if you have a floral white sari with a blue and yellow border, the blouse will have blue and yellow stripes.
And if your fashion spells chic sans the nine yards, try out the bright cotton and silk churidars and kurtis, embellished with rich kantha work.
Choose from Ikats or Kalamkari in cotton, and jutes and crepes with elegant kantha work. Leharia duppatas, silk duppatas with kantha work and bandhini dupattas teamed with cotton churidars and kurtis in bright shades.
LIZA GEORGE
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