I've been shopping sarees online and don't know what fabric is best. The art silk seem very cheap does that mean they are heavy and uncomfortable. Having never worn a saree should I buy a cheap cotton printed just to try before investing in expensive party one?

Our rented apartment looks dull, and I want to spruce it up with some color.
I was thinking of using my wedding bangles and a saree (long flowing grarment of one piece, worn in India). You can see pictures of sarees here: http://images.google.com/images?q=saree+&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&start=0

Do you have any ideas for using a long piece of fabric, in decorating a wall? And bangles too.

The saree is around 20' by 3' (I think)

I'd like to use the saree in one piece, but I also welcome other suggestions.

Thanks!

I'm attending a friends Indian Wedding in July. The dress I am wearing is pretty simple, in a lovely turquoise color. Here is a link to the same dress, different color so you can see the style.

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/weddingsparties/PRDOVR~86686/99101643069/86686.jsp

I would like to make it a little fancier and/or ethnically relevant by exchanging the sash for something in a lovely Indian print, or maybe finding a great Indian looking wrap, or adding some fancy gold trim or something but I'm having trouble finding something appropriate. I tried to find sari/saree fabric but with no luck (this would be my first foray into searching for such fabric so maybe I just don't know where to look.)

Anyone with more experience than me in this style have any suggestions for something that would be tasteful and celebratory for a dear friends wedding? Any advice would be appreciated!

I am somewhat decent with my Pakistani and Indian clothing terms, but I saw a wonderful style of pant, and I need help with finding the name so I can better search for them on the net...I've only ever seen them called "bell bottoms" in stores and online. These pants were worn all the time by Puro in the Hindi movie "PINJAR"

They are basically a normal pant, but at the KNEE, they bell out through the use of gathers, attatching a second piece of fabric at the knee, and the bells look exactly like a skirt. They give a wonderful flowing movement while walking. They differ from the 1960's/Vintage bell bottoms, since these "skirts" are added on to a regular trouser leg, RIGHT above the KNEE, some other styles have the gathers higher or lower, but I do not like that shape/cut.

I hope someone knows what I am talking about...Do they have a specific name? Like salwar, churidars, etc....are they correctly called "Farshi Pajama"?? The illustration /description just shows them MUCH longer...
I found another name for them " Farshi Gharara" but they STILL are too long, and trail on the floor....sigh.....
http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/fd/01/fe81_1.JPG

These are the pants as sold on ebay, BUT the gathers are above the knee, and not where I'd prefer they'd be, but I can assume they'd be called the same thing in whatever culture they originated...They are imprted from India, but the seller describes them as Boho flared pants, so that gets me no where as far as finding more...

I will be traveling to India soon, and I'm so excited to have a saree hand-made for me! I know very little about sarees, except that they are beautiful.

I really like the style of sari that has the short little blouse on top (exposing the abdomen from below the bustline to just above the waist). What is this style called? I am a young woman, and I want my saree to look sleek and sexy.

More generally-- Is there anything I should make sure the saree has, or does not have? I am referring to certain fabrics, cuts, built-in belts, accessories, etc., that I should ask for in order to get a beautiful, well-fitting, quality dress. I have a friend who said that I should ask to have a belt included, and that Bernarsi fabric is best. What do you think??

Also, any information on proper pricing (and the cost of shipping such an item to the US) that you happen to have off the top of your head would be much appreciated.

Thank you soooooo much!! I can't wait!!!

i'm Buddhist. from thailand
we have a lot of Muslim in our country .
but i think saris are for Hindus
would it be offendsive to you if i wear it ?
i just the elegance silk and everything about it
actually. .. Thailand also use the same fabric for our traditional clothes

anyway. would it look okay with me ?(profile pic) i'm actually a bit darker than that

No one is ever going to wear them...will anyone buy them? I think the fabric can be used for a lot of stuff....but where can I sell it? I cannot use it myself.
Thanks
Sue
Soul Dr: my email is: suebackagain123@yahoo.ca

i'm Buddhist. from thailand
we have a lot of Muslim in our country .
but i think saris are for Hindus
would it be offendsive to you if i wear it ?
i just the elegance silk and everything about it
actually. .. Thailand also use the same fabric for our traditional clothes

anyway. would it look okay with me ?(profile pic) i'm actually a bit darker than that

I am looking for the answer for my science project and the toic I have got is 'Fibre To Fabric'.

Now I realize this is a generality but in the neighborhood I live in, in Los Angeles, there are lots of people who are obviously from India. I think it is rather obvious that Indian men consort to western dress because of having to go to work at their American jobs. But the women who stay home tend to stay in their traditional clothing. I think they must make their clothing at home after buying just the fabric. Now I know this is the clothing they are used to but after living in Los Angeles for several years what keeps them from asimilating into western culture. And i'm keeping in mind i know this translates to other parts of their culture as well as like food and who they associate with. I guess the bottom line is people go with what is comfortable for them and it is what these people know.

I'm looking for a pattern to take to a tailor in the style similar to this top: http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/2908/saree2wn4.jpg. Now, I've browsed everywhere from search engines, and everyone I find isn't what I'm looking for at all, and most of them are the stretch ones for Middle Eastern belly dancing, etc.

I have this beautiful blouse piece fabric to go with my saree, and no top to wear with it, and I'd like to have it made.

So, if someone is able to get me a pattern, or link one, I'll be very appreciative.

Thanks.
The link above isn't working, here's a new one:

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/2908/saree2wn4.jpg

I'm performing for my friend on her birthday and i really want to get the proper things to wear for bollywood
i'm not sure if I should buy a saree, or the pants..? also, which fabric would be the best?

I have several sarees, all of which a not the least bit shear, and have found that whether or not I wear the petticoat makes no difference. All websites will say that one must wear the petticoat, unless one is wearing a nine-yard saree, but if no one can see through the layers of fabric anyway, does it matter?
I just tie the saree around myself, which provides the waistband for tucking in the pleats.

I am starting a line of Fight Wear and excersise equipment. I am purchasing the clothing already made from Pakistan and adding my own trademarked label for retail sale here is the US. What laws should I consider when selling clothing or textiles from over seas? The only requirements I have found seems to be with labeling fabric % and washing instructions... Am I missing anything else?

Hi, I'm a bit fat person and wondering what fabric should I choose for my bridal saree. I really like Thai Silk as it has a rich texture and a look but worried that it'll make me look fatter. Anyone has experince in wearing a thai silk saree. Please advise