Monthly Archives: July 2015

Gharchola and Panetar forms an essential part of a Gujarati wedding.

During the wedding rituals, the bride wears a Panetar which is considered to be the last garment she receives from her parents and during the ceremony her mother in law gifts her with a Gharchola.

Among the assorted range of textiles specially being created for social ceremonies, Gharchola and Paneter are the most significant wedding Saris. Each of these is specifically created and bought for wedding purposes and becomes a life time treasure for any married Gujarati woman. Gharchola from Gujarat is woven on Cotton or Silk fabric in large checks of using Silk and Zari threads. This is further colored in Bandhani or tie & dye technique. Vistit Bawree stores to explore wide range of Gharchola and Panetar.

Men’s Fashion has grown phenomenally and Indian men are getting more fashion forward than ever. Earlier Men were not very conscious about their attire and perfect looks however today Men are ready to take an extra effort to groom up and for any and every occasion. Men too are willing to spend on their wedding outfits; look for designer wears and not from a local darzi to get stitched a Sherwani or hire one for wedding day.

Men continue to wear a three piece suit preferably for a reception ceremony and Sherwanis for the Pheras.

This is an era of experiments with colors, patterns, different styles when it comes to bride’s main functions. Brides generally look for heavy “Lehengas, Shararas and Sarees” for the main functions and for their trousseau they hunt for Anarkalis and Indo-western silhouettes. Bright colors and sophisticated embroideries are their preferences. Brides look for “Lehengas and Sarees” with some Indo-western element that seeks attention.

Brides could opt for colors like peach and corals, lime green, orange with neutral based gold is another classic combination and most suited colors to Indian skin tone. The richness of orange can also be complimented by adding essence of red, or royal blue and pink.