Can You Guess the Occasion From the Saree Alone?

Introduction

The saree gives away its destination even before reaching the venue. From the color, weight of border and fabric, one can easily deduce the destination of the saree. Test your skills with five sarees from Gulbhahar. Just go through the descriptions, predict the occasion and find out the answer. This is also a quick guide for selecting sarees for various occasions.

How Do You Predict the Occasion From a Saree?

There are four ways: color, border weight, pallu and fabric. Dark colors and heavy zari borders mean weddings and receptions. Bright colors and prints are meant for daytime festivals. Light fabrics with readymade blouse means that you have to be on the go. If you know these four factors, it will be easier for you to deduce the occasion.

Round 1: A Plain Body With a Heavy Gold Border and Pallu

It could be either a wedding ceremony or a traditional puja. The Maroon Dola Silk Bridal Saree is characterized by a plain body with butti motifs. The heavy golden zari work and sequin work is done at the border and designer pallu. Maroon is an auspicious color for ceremonies like weddings, Karwa Chauth and Chhath Puja.

Round 2: The Same Design in Black. Does the Occasion Change?

Yes, it will be worn at a reception or an evening wedding. The Black Dola Silk Bridal Saree has the same heavy gold zari border and an embroidered pallu with sequin work. The black background highlights the gold under the evening lights. The same design is available in maroon and bottle green, indicating how only a change in the colour can change the occasion.

Round 3: A Shimmery Red Saree

A festival puja, like Karwa Chauth, Diwali or Navratri. The Festive Red Art Silk Saree has a shimmery red body with small floral motifs. The wide multicoloured paisley border has a gold-toned border, while the pallu is heavily embroidered with dabka work and mirrors. The contrast green blouse piece makes the difference clear in colour. Red is the traditional festive colour, and the soft material makes pleating easier for hours.

Round 4: A Teal Saree With Many Colours

A daytime event, like a haldi, a family lunch or a festive occasion. The Multicolour Art Silk Saree features a teal blue base with ornamental panels. The wide border features pink, teal and cream, while the heavy printed pallu has pink, orange and gold shades. The rani pink blouse has a floral jaal print. Bright colours and lightweight material work well for daylight and not an evening dinner.

Round 5: A Striped Chinon Saree With a Ready-made Blouse

A busy festive day, like a family lunch or a festive office day. The Handcrafted Fusion Chinon Saree features maroon, teal green, navy blue, rust and cream through the traditional multi-stripe design, with a wide multicolour border. Chinon is soft and light, and the ready-made blouse saves time. This saree is the easiest one to wear from the given options.

Why Does the Same Saree Look Different by Day and Night?

Light enhances your look. Light reveals colors and designs in the daytime and that’s why bright sarees appear to be vivid during the day. While evening lights highlight gold work (zari), glittering of beads and mirrors to make intricate borders look beautiful. That’s why a heavy border will suit a party while a printed saree suits a lunch.

Can Styling Make a Difference?

Indeed it will. Accessories such as bag, juttis and jewelry can help you change the saree according to the occasion. Potli and juttis create a look of a traditional and daytime-wearable saree. A clutch and bold earrings can turn the same saree into evening wear. For instance, wearing the Festive Red Art Silk Saree with a potli and flat juttis is perfect to wear to morning prayer. But it can get turned into evening wear when combined with a clutch and handmade juttis from Gulbhahar.

Saree Selection for Special Events

Consider first the time of the day and then the importance of the occasion. Select dark shades and heavy borders for evenings and weddings, while light colors and lighter drapes are for daytime occasions. Choose a drape that suits you and that you can wear comfortably according to how many hours you will spend there. The next time you come across a saree, try to guess its color, border, and fabric before seeing the label tag. Discover our complete collection of sarees at Gulbhahar.