A blouse is an critical piece of art that goes with the saree to make it elegant. True artistry lies in bringing about a harmony between the saree and theblouse. There areseveral cuts, materials, neck and backdesignes, based on the occasion, the ornamental works on the blouse. The sleeves can be spaghetti very short, short, till the elbows and covering the elbow.
The shoulder could be puffed, piped, frilled or laced. There is the open back style, where the blouse needs to be string tied. It could be buttoned on the front or on the back. Nowadays, the pull –on blouses, that are not hooked, buttoned or stringed, are also in vogue. They are stretchable. traditional sarees are usually coupled with bordered, embroidered-sari and stringed blouses. The party ware are usually bettered by spaghettis and shoulder-less ones.
Saree can be an object of style, tradition and fashion in many more generations to come. It can be the best friend of woman who adheres to tradition as well as the woman who changes her preferences with the changing fashions, or one who is bold enough to make her own style statement – a trend-setter. It veils a shy woman and reveals the bold beauty.
Saree is ever beautiful and beautifying. It is hand-in-hand with history and heritage yet can bring a fresh lease whenever woman desires a new look.