How amazing are these photos circa 1945? They inspire me to run out and buy a sari immediately!
I've been told by some friends in Delhi that Chennai is the silk/cotton capital of India, so I'm in the right place for a shopping spree. Just need to figure out where to go, and what not to pay. :)
I've been told by some friends in Delhi that Chennai is the silk/cotton capital of India, so I'm in the right place for a shopping spree. Just need to figure out where to go, and what not to pay. :)
I wish it was as easy as it looked...takes me forever to tie one!! ooh find something gorgeous and post about it! i would seriously go shopping with you if I was out there!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. always wondered how they do it.
ReplyDeleteWow! What gorgeous old photos - and definitely so useful! It's so complex to wrap a sari...but that must be why they're so beautiful too :)
ReplyDeleteso lovely. I really love too that these are in black and white while the saris are always so colorful--for some reason it adds to the mysterious beauty of it to me seeing these. I remember being so blown away by the beautiful saris when I was in India- I love the draping effect and the elegance it brings. Can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDelete@Mary, that is such a beautiful point about the photos being in black and white. I thought the same thing when I first came across them.
ReplyDeletei cheat and have my saris sewn so that they can be put on like a dress. i think i would spend too much time trying to get the pleats perfect...my mom, on the other hand, makes it look easy-peasy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful girl. I've always wanted to learn how to do this. When you get yours, might I suggest a little tutorial for your readers? :)
ReplyDeleteHow marvelous! Your blog is lovely - have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeletelove this, so interesting, and it loooks beautiful x
ReplyDeleteOh my, how gorgeous! I can't wait to see the saris you pick out!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! What a great place to be to find the perfect fabric for one.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! never thought it was this big!
ReplyDeleteagnes / iiiinspired
Yet another reason for me not to make a home in India - I don't think that I could ever master the art of sari wrapping!Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteHave fun shopping for silk, Stephie x
such great shots.. I wonder what color her sari is.
ReplyDeleteI don't know when I will ever have a chance to wear a sari, but I totally saved these inspiring images so I will know exactly what to do when that opportunity does come.. wow, astounding images.
ReplyDeleteI want to see your beautiful self in one!
ReplyDeletegreat photo finds! how cool is that :)
ReplyDelete@sheba, that's pretty brilliant.
ReplyDeleteSaris are so beautiful! What a wonderful vintage find. I feel like I could actually wrap a sari from this tutorial! ~Val
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! What beautiful pictures : )
ReplyDeleteWow! I wore a sari at a friend's wedding and it took me FOREVER to finally put it on right, even though we had a practice session beforehand!!! But I loved wearing it!
ReplyDeletelove this!!! at first i thought the first pic was you! <3
ReplyDeleteso completely envious of your Chennai silks shopping trip. that would be the *perfect* day kimia!
ReplyDeleteLove how effortless you've made saree draping look. I always make my aunt drape it for me when I'm attending a wedding.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I've always wondered how you put on a Sari. Two of my bests friends are Indian (they are guys so they never have pretty clothes :) and their mothers wear the most amazing Sari's. I'm always so jealous of the beautiful fabrics and colors.
ReplyDeletethis is soo cool! I've always wanted to wear a sari!
ReplyDeletenow I want a sari!
ReplyDeleteWow - lovely. Shop & share!!
ReplyDeletethis is so cool. it's crazy how long the fabric is to start. share if you wear one!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I remember how grand I felt when I was fitted with a sari in Mumbai a few years ago, it was so exciting!
ReplyDeletex E
they are beautiful indeed. how is life in India treating you? I hope all is well and you are enjoying the adventure of living in Chennai. Best, Annie x
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my little site, yours is wonderful! I love these photos, the amazing thing is, they are so timeless! If you hadn't said they were in 1945, I would have thought they were recent. Love them!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and love everything about it! You definitely have a new follower - your adventures in India are so inspiring/beautiful. And I'm glad to finally know how to wrap a sari!
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