Sunday, January 29, 2012

All that glitters, is..........GOLD!!

I was wondering how to make my blog interesting, and I thought why not showcase some glimpses of the rich cultural heritage of India.The first thing that came to my mind was to do a  post in our traditional Ioutfit,
the saree!






If you ask me 'What is a saree?', it will be an understatement to say that it  is a nine-yard long strip of cloth draped over the female body in several different ways. Honestly, every saree is a work of art, a depiction of exquisite craftsmanship and intricate artistry and you will be amazed to know that most of them are hand-woven till date!
India is a country with 28 states and 8 union territories and, can you believe it, all these states have different languages, food habits , culture, even different forms of landscape and of course a few different types of sarees.No wonder, India is referred to as a country having 'Unity in Diversity'. There are multifarious types of sarees available today, right from the authentic, traditional ones to trendy, modern, designer versions.

This particular saree that I'm wearing is a more modern version. The fabric is a blend of cotton and silk and the detailing and the embroidery is done with jute and  silk (resham) thread.
By the way, all the jewelry that I'm wearing today, all that is glittering, is indeed GOLD,  for a change!







                                                              What I Am Wearing:
                                              saree- from India              clutch- from India
                                                            jewelry- 22K gold jewelry from India
                     Thanking You                                                             Yours fashionably
                                                                                                             Juneli
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24 comments:

  1. ok123456789Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 1:13:00 PM CST

    that blue looks so nice on you! I love your clutch too

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  2. Style ServingsSunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30:00 PM CST

    Wow, you look beautiful! Love the colours!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  3. LADIES AND THE CITYSunday, January 29, 2012 at 10:25:00 PM CST

    Love your Sari !

    Sure we can follow each other! =) If you follow , I´ll follow back!

    http://ladiesandthecityfashion.blogspot.com/

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  4. RebeccaSunday, January 29, 2012 at 11:22:00 PM CST

    Your necklace is so beautiful!

    See Me Rwar

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  5. MeganMonday, January 30, 2012 at 8:27:00 AM CST

    That jewelry is so unique and stunning! It looks so beautiful with your complexion.

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  6. erica marieMonday, January 30, 2012 at 9:50:00 AM CST

    Sarees are always so gorgeous, I love the bold colors mixed with gold.

    xo erica

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  7. RakaMonday, January 30, 2012 at 4:56:00 PM CST

    Now this is called or I wud say:Elegant Juneli!!!
    LOvely...all the jewellery are very very unique...and gud way to showcase beautiful heritage of INDIA!!!

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  8. JuneliMonday, January 30, 2012 at 9:05:00 PM CST

    Thanks all for appreciating this look!! I'm overwhelmed!!

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  9. JuneliMonday, January 30, 2012 at 9:06:00 PM CST

    Thanks Clara for liking it!!

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  10. JanandJill.comMonday, January 30, 2012 at 9:32:00 PM CST

    I just found your blog and I really like this post and find this very interesting because I didn't really know much about sarees. I love this color on you, it's gorgeous and the bright blue and shades are so nice in the last photo.

    Thank you for sharing!
    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.net/

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  11. Bravoe RunwayMonday, January 30, 2012 at 10:19:00 PM CST

    Juneli, your saree is gorgeous! I've always wanted one, I need to find an Indian event or wedding to attend for an excuse to get one. I love the 22 kt gold jewelry as well, are you going somewhere in this? You look stunning, I love traditional dress, hope to get one from my country someday.

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    1. JuneliMonday, January 30, 2012 at 10:57:00 PM CST

      Thanks hon!!That would be great!! I'll wait eagerly to see you in your traditional dress!! Well, I actually attended an Indian gathering that day!!

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  12. LADIES AND THE CITYMonday, January 30, 2012 at 10:26:00 PM CST

    I´m your new follower Nº 18! What a special number!

    One day you should make a post on indian weddings that everybody heard so much about them ... I´d love to know more about your traditions!

    Greetings from a spanish expat in Qatar!

    http://ladiesandthecityfashion.blogspot.com/

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  13. JuneliMonday, January 30, 2012 at 11:00:00 PM CST

    That is a great idea but such a vast topic!! All different parts of India have different types of wedding rituals!! But I can surely do a post on it!! Thanks for following!!

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  14. Glam ManiaMonday, January 30, 2012 at 11:17:00 PM CST

    Love all your gold jewelry!!

    http://glam-mania.blogspot.com/

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  15. Beauty FollowerTuesday, January 31, 2012 at 2:26:00 AM CST

    Really beautiful outfit!
    Blue is my favorite colour.

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  16. InterestedtipsTuesday, January 31, 2012 at 3:45:00 AM CST

    very beautiful outfit

    www.mrs-ca.blogspot.com

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  17. La ragazza col rossettoTuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5:50:00 AM CST

    i only say: "wooooow"!!!!!! =) it's amazing!

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  18. ElfenaTuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8:01:00 AM CST

    You look gorgeous, I love the jewellery!

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  19. JuneliTuesday, January 31, 2012 at 9:42:00 AM CST

    Thanks everyone for stopping by and for your wonderful comments!!

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  20. Mary AnnWednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:29:00 AM CST

    I love this outfit - and all the rich culture and history behind it. And the jewelry is stunning, too. Is that shorter necklace a jellyfish?

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    1. JuneliWednesday, February 1, 2012 at 6:40:00 PM CST

      Thanks doll!! No, it is not a jelly fish, but now, after you said so, I think it actually looks like one!!

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