Story Behind The White

Saree With red Border

                                            - By Jyonell
 • The lal paar shada saree, easily associated with Bengali women, are
made in the state's Murshidabad district and worn by married Bengali
Hindu women across the length and breadth of India during auspicious
occasions.
• But this seemingly benign traditional wear is not without some
problematic riders. The most obvious one being that the laal paad saree,
traditionally, is meant for the 'shodhoba' or women whose husbands are
still alive. The colours were forbidden for widows, who were rarely

          What made part of the Durga puja celebrations, and spinsters.

• Red would be the marker of married women, coupled with the "pola"
which was derived from the red gala used to seal letters. If one were to
is Lal Paar go back to a time when Bengal was far less affluent, this would be the
most economical way of doing so. Clothes were a marker of social
position. In the context of Durga Puja, this gets highlighted further as
Shaada Durga is supposed to be the daughter coming home to parents. And, this
marker, would move across classes. A poor person would wear a cotton
laal paad saree, a rich person would wear a silk or gorod variation of it. 
Saree? • Renowned textile historian Jasleen Dhamija explains how the
combination of colours is connected to the goddess Durga. "The red and
white combination saree is supposed to signify the mother goddess. In
Bengal, women, young, old, married, un-married referred to as Maa.
 The combination of red on white is considered very auspicious by Bengali women.
White stands for purity while red symbolizes her fertility. A white or off-white saree
with a red border and pallau is often the attire of choice of a married woman for
devotional events, religious ceremonies or commemorative functions. These sarees
are often accessorized with white bangles made of conch shells (called “shakha”)
and red coral bangles (called “pola”), along with red sindoor on the forehead, all

Why do symbols of her marital status.

Red-n-white sarees are available in all textures and price ranges. The simplest cotton
sarees are available for a few hundred rupees while the most gorgeous silks could

Bengali
even cost several thousands. One can choose an appropriate saree based on her
budget, taste and the importance of the event where she plans to wear it.
Common varieties of red and white sarees:

women Tant: Typical tant sarees in this combination have a white or off-white cotton base, a red
border often with gold zari work, an artistic pallav and small red motifs strewn
across the body of the saree.

wear red Jamdani: The jamdani sarees have a sheer white base in cotton or silk-cotton and fine red
motifs woven all over the body giving it a grand finish. The motifs are usually
traditional, ranging from simple polkas to more elaborate paisley and floral designs.

and white
Baluchari: Baluchari silk sarees in the red and white combination are very exquisite to
drape and behold. The borders and pallav are intricately adorned with red motifs
depicting tales from epics and religious texts. The rich white base complements the
gorgeous borders and often has delicate red motifs woven across. A touch of

sarees? gold zari amidst the red weavings can further enhance its grandeur.
Bengali sarees can never go out of style. Jyonell is a online store that sells beautiful
Bengali sarees in India and the United States. Visit their website for more
information.
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