Struggles of a weighty kind

I have been wanting to write about cotton sari's for sometime and today as I opened my laptop to do so the first thing that I thought was how do I look in one. All of us go through this phase when we become so conscious of how we look. I wonder if men go through the same ?. Like do the get up one fine day and feel oh my god my ass has really has gotten big. Do they spend like ten minutes in the mirror staring at it wondering if its good enough or if it is growing towards disaster.
We do, atleast I do, the bunch of fries ( which is one of my favorite foods, I mean have u taken a bite into the crunchy warm goodness of a potato fry )  makes you forget all the shit you are going through in your life for a moment got to my ass refused to let me be, not even after it was covered in yards of fabric.

This blog post is turning out to be more of a food blog today, but then " Is beraham duniya main " food is our only friend most of the time. Somebody got that right when they invented chat, there is nothing that a plate of Pani puri cannot fix.

Coming back to my ass, so depression hit when I was getting into a blouse and the button broke. I think every woman has a moment where she realizes that she can no longer say that its not fat its just healthy or its not that bad. For me the moment came yesterday when I was trying to get into a blouse and the button broke. The moment had come and mentally I gave a sad teary farewell to my samosas and french fries.

                                                              I dared to take a close up

I picked another blouse and it fit ! (Thank God ! ) though it was little tight ( the blouse used to be lose  I started draping the saree and she just refused to be my friend a silk batique I was hoping she would hide the flab which she usually does but today she was supporting my worst enemy weight. The waist refused to hide and the ass just seemed to grow into a entity of its own.

Ten minutes and I finished draping the saree, I looked into the mirror and smiled, A saree is a friend that never lets you down, it began as a struggle but later she gave in, somehow she hid all the ugly in flows of silk and made the ugly beautiful.

                                              A long shot to make me feel better

In a world where it is so easy to give in to the ugly side, as the crusaders of the saree we know how forgiving the saree can be, maybe next time somebody or something  shows us their ugly side we wrap it in the flowing silk of our goodness. Because nothing feels good as pure silk.

When people call you selfe queen for a reason

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Summer frazzle, weight wars and wedding Sari's

The heat wave continues to take its toll, thou the rain gods did play a little football last week and we experienced a little relief , it's quite an experience when the perfume of fresh earth waft's though the the air, intoxicating you with it scent of freshness. But that was just a teaser and now we are back to being jailed by the heat and thanking our stars for aircon.

This week has been quite a ride, everyone of us irrespective of where we are or what we do constantly seem to question our place in this universe. Despite our live's being much better than majority of our parents and half of the country which struggles with drought, poverty and basically denial of some fundamental rights. Our life revolves around our career, money and ofcourse our weight.

I mean there is no single fact that can get a woman depressed than the size of her waist and the ability or inability to fit in that pair of jeans or dress. Not to imagine the very insensitive nature of our men who how much ever they deny that looks or to that matter thighs dont matter ( which they do in the right proportion ) care very much about how we look in the mirror.

 It is as big a problem as your bank balance and frankly the later is much easier to deal with than this.
For me I am back to struggling with the situation yes I am 6 kilos excess and I know that the only thing that is going to do something about it is me. Currently the universe is conspiring  for me to remain fat. The zumba class I wanted to take is shut for the holidays and the summer is not helping my craving for ice cream. There are some life questions that I need to answer and thinking about philosophy makes you really hungry.

So considering I have not been able to conquer my inner demons, rice and ice cream are still my stepsisters. Hence there are two summer weddings to which I cant wear chiffon because that would just not be fair to the sexy sari. Hence contemplating what will make me look less fat, wont kill me in this heat and is wedding worthy !

I got gifted a soft silk sari during my wedding and it has been my go to for summer weddings, when the weight scale tips in a direction which I unconsciously deny to myself. Below are some gorgeous silk's belonging to Vaishu Collections. -

This is a Soft Silk, Kanchi Pattu Sari _ I simply love the Green with the Deer and Lion Motif simply perfect for attending a morning or afternoon wedding

Soft silk Kanchi Pattu Sari_ I cant talk about wedding and not feature a red..this is a tomato red the horse, panther motifs are just sensational...The brilliant part about this Sari is you can wear silver jewelry with it !

A antique Silver Choker, who says if you want to look like royalty you only have to wear gold or diamonds.




The next two sarees that  I have featured are Kuppadam Pattu Sari's I love them for their bold colors and thread work, these Sari's are also easy to carry and lighter than your standard Kanjivaram. Just be careful what color you choose for yourself if you are short in height like me. Broad Borders are a big no no. My personal favorite is the dark blue...though I would have to team it with a contrast blouse to cut the monotony of color because of my height.

If you dont want to want heavy jewelery in this heat, these Sari's are brilliant because they would make you sparkle without any need of added effect !

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Mother's Day Special - Special Feature

Mother's Day is around the corner, one day when we find some time from our busy schedules to thank the woman for whom the world begins with her child and ends with it.
We may be in the twentieth century but even today when your kid buys you a sari the pride and love the six yards of cloth brings to your heart is immeasurable. The Sari has so many distinct personalities, a variety of colors and combinations which are endless, this is the precise reason why the garment will never go out of style, where will you find a piece of clothing which can so perfectly reflect not only your personality but also your mood.

Summer is here and hence I continue to present collections which are apt for this weather. If you are thinking about gifting a sari this mother's day buy her something that is simple, classy and light,  so that instead of keeping it away till the weather permits, she can wear it pronto.

Recently I was introduced to the cotton -  Jute  sari and I must say I was floored. The combination of both these threads gives birth to a ensemble which makes " simple is beautiful " a fact alive right in front of your eyes. The boutique which presents this collection is called

The owner Kalpana Madhani is a lovely woman who knows her color combinations and fabric. What I loved about her collection is the simplicity which was woven with  finesse. It immediately uplifted the sari giving it a very rich look. The pink with a shimmer of sliver just won my heart I could totally envision myself in it with a string of pearls just perfect.

The aqua blue with hot pink is another classic which caught my eye, the color combination is very interesting and can be worn both as office wear and with the right accessories on a special occasion too.  The weavers who work with Kalpana are from Calcutta and are masters in the art, which reflects in the final product.

I cannot do a mother's day summer special and not feature a white, this Jamdani is an absolute treasure with its intricate floral weave  and pristine look, On a hot summer day this could not be more perfect.

What I loved about the studio is that it had something for each one from the subtle to the slightly experimental there was a sari for one and all. Not to mention the prices which were more than reasonable !!

Kalpana Madhani in one of her creations

This mothers day if you want something special for your mother buy her a Sari which will be a cool breeze in the heat of summer, much like your love for her.

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A hundred coffees, the summer and cotton mul musings

Three  months  some hundred coffee yes literally and five kgs heavier I am back. Somehow you never left my mind, I wanted to visit your pages but my mind was occupied with words of another kind as I worked for a PR company that was rather unkind . But here I am, like you are my destiny and my words are only for your beck and call. This time to go away nowhere because you are all that I need.

The summer is here and how, the harsh rays of the sun, amplifies the irritated in you, being nice is really difficult in the summers and all the coolers in the world sometimes cannot calm your hot as a hot potato head. Which I literally feel I have, considering that I woke up one day with a lot of flab, I mean who do u cheat when you tell yourself that coffee is not fattening and a weekend rum and coke is just a visitor will not stay at your waist.

Im my head I am telling myself the summer makes u less hungry but who am I kidding it makes you thirsty !!! have you felt the call of a chilled cold beer on a summer day and were able to deny it ?

The battle begins today lets see if we win it, I have hope somewhere but currently I am happy searching for sarees so ethereal which will keep your temperature cool but will raise the celsius level of the one looking at you. The first thing that anybody who looks at a woman in a saree on a hot sweltry day is how can she wear that...To that I will say darling it depends on what you are wearing cotton and linen is cooling and plus it keeps u away from that miserable tan.

Thou I am not very convinced with linen.... I love the fabric but somehow not very convinced as a saree it does seem a tad droopy and unchic for the cost...If somebody has a collection which can change my mind please do get in touch. 

I did come across some lovely numbers to begin my summer quest with.

A cotton mul saree block print Saree

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Shaadi Sakhi a must attend wedding exhibition

      The Wedding business in India is huge and there are a lot of exhibitions that cater to this market, what one  realizes that over the years the focus on the ideal wedding dress has transformed the choice from the universal Sari  to lehengas.  I have nothing against lehengas and that was my choice for my wedding too. But frankly that was because I searched high and low and could not find that perfect sari that fit in my budget. That got me thinking as to why are a variety of  lehengas available in all styles and budget but  when it comes to a Sari it is so tough to find one that is made only for you.

One of the main reasons is maybe the demand is not what it used to be. Therefore it was quite a pleasant surprise when I chanced upon a exhibition called Shaadi Sakhi, I got to meet designers who were so talented.The color choices, weaves and the quality of weaves was mesmerizing. The person who put it all together is 

Rinku Nagda, you will get designs and weaves at her exhibition which you have not seen, revival handlooms which are long lost and rare. She has completed 23 wedding exhibitions and has 

                                                                                          
Started Shaadi Sakhi Art Gallery at Matunga CR in March 2014 to give platform to various exhibitors for showcasing their products .

     This video takes you through her thought and features a lovely chicken lucknowi Sari with badla work . Which is stunning...

The Court Marriage.....

In todays day and age the court marriage is as important as any other ceremony. Somehow in all the hullaboo about the wedding, brides often dont give this occasion enough importance. This is the moment that officially two become one and where god has a great place in your life, the state plays a big role in giving you the security of living together and and enjoying each other's company.

In fact this day is all bout just you two and your close family and friends people who have and will always stand with you and by you even after the crowds have eaten the wedding meal and the music has stopped these people will never leave your side.

Hence I cant insist enough about making this day happen as soon as possible once you decide to tie the knot. Often the registration of your marriage is put off for a very long time as it is looked at as troublesome paperwork. The fact is that it is probably the most important part of your getting married because without it you probably open up your marriage to a lot of legal hassles and complication later.

Therefore if you have decided to get hitched plan your court marriage as you would plan any of your wedding ceremonies with love and enthusiasm.

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Another favorite fabric for this occasion is Organza, its light subtle yet it has such a lovely royal feel.

The color of auspiciousness yellow with silver work

You can never go wrong with Pink !

A slightly different choice a eggshell white with a hint of blue

For my court marriage I chose to wear a Mango color semi paithani Sari and teamed it with pearls.