
Silk and zari-woven sarees hold their shape and catch the light at weddings and pujas; cotton, linen and khadi breathe through a long day; georgette and chiffon drape softly for evenings and parties.
Many sarees come with an unstitched blouse piece, some with a ready-to-wear blouse. Each product page says which, so you can plan stitching time before a function.
A pre-stitched (ready-to-wear) saree is draped in under a minute and stays in place all evening: a good choice for a first saree or a busy festival day.
Silk or silk-blend sarees with zari borders are the classic choice for weddings: jewel tones such as maroon, emerald, royal blue and mustard photograph well and suit most families’ customs.
Dry clean heavy zari and embroidered silks, air them after wearing, store them wrapped in muslin rather than plastic, and refold every few months along new lines.
It depends on the piece: each product page states whether a blouse piece or a stitched blouse is included.