Every saree doesn't suit every occasion. There are sarees which would look casual at a wedding reception. There are sarees which might not be suitable for any occasion at all. One such saree is the Gold Kundan Banarasi Saree for Women. It has that perfect balance between richness of fabric, sturdiness to hold on its own without needing elaborate embellishment and quality that would make it usable time after time.
Why should you pair Banarasi fabric with Kundan?
Banarasi fabric is a special fabric by itself. Its weaving lends it a structure which can be difficult for other fabrics to match. But when the Kundan embroidery is laid on top of the weaving, you have layers of richness that speak volumes about their luxury quotient. The stones shine differently from sequins or zardozi - quietly yet effectively.
What to look for before purchasing it
Look at the border and pallu first. Good quality Kundan stones on Banarasi sarees will always be arranged evenly without any spaces or any other placement problems. The gold foil beneath each stone should be even and uniform. The fabric underneath needs to be sturdy but not rigid - anything papery in nature is not of good quality. Similarly, if the stones seem glued to the fabric instead of properly placed in them, then the quality of the fabric and stones is not very good.
Colour that matches gold Kundan
Deep base colours like emerald green, ruby red, navy blue and sapphire blue work well for gold Kundan. Gold against such deep shades looks good because of the contrast created by it. Ivory or pastel base may sometimes wash out gold Kundan stones on the saree.
How to wear it without over accessorising
This saree will make the statement, and that's what you want. Wear something simple for jewellery, like polki or just gold. A clutch in a complementary colour, embroidered juttis and a plain blouse.
Where craft meets occasion
Each stone on the Kundan saree is set by hand. The Banarasi fabric woven under the layers takes days to create. This is the kind of craft that you will pay for in this purchase. It is the same with the Gulbhahar Gold Kundan Banarasi Saree for Women collection, which marries the craft with finishing that passes the test just as well in pictures as in reality.