Sarees are so good that it is hard to believe they are just meant for clothing. We see sarees and we see love in the weaves, stories of communities that create it, magic of many years of tradition and the promises for a beautiful future. We can’t help but think of the saree as an entity that makes life so much more joyful. So, as we mull over all that a saree can possibly be, we realised that the saree, in fact, gives us superpowers. Here are some of them!
Victorian
The Victorian era is named after Queen Victoria and can be divided into three epochs:
- The Romantic Period (1837-1860) – Ornaments were made of gold, gemstones, and enamel. Cross pendants were frequently worn as religion was considered a vital part of the era. Lockets were considered fashionable.
- The Grand Period (1861-1880) – After the death of Prince Albert in 1861, the Queen adopted mourning garb, owing to which all-black mourning jewelry became popular. In the mid-victorian era, the jewelry was made from jet, onyx, and black glass.
- The Aesthetic Period (1880-1901) – The end of the Victorian era brought back refined artistic taste and visually appealing designs. More focus was on creating intrinsic beauty. Diamonds were meant for daytime wear, and that too was worn in the hair for evening events. Women preferred smaller and lighter jewelry.
We would be able to fly:
Well, not quite literally. But, figuratively, a saree can get us ready to rock any occasion in a jiffy.
It is a total myth that sarees are time-consuming to drape. All you need is to find the right saree with the right fabric and you can fly away looking impeccable in no time. Our Suta Queens who have managed to drape our made-in-heaven muls in less than a minute and look gorgeous are testimony to this!
We would be able to teleport:
Have you ever draped one of your mom’s saree? Do you remember the way your grandma’s saree felt when she hugged you? Sarees can transport you to a world of memories and make you feel all that love all over again!