New From Bargello

Bargello is one of my favourite designers/retailers. The designs are truly beautiful, trendy and unique. The prices are pretty high, but the pieces are spectacular.

Royal Green

"Top: Dragon fly green chiffon empire waist Anarkali style top features a beautiful cranberry embellished overlay. Amazing embellishments and sequins spread all over. Cranberry embellished applique on the hemline with crinkle chiffon frills. Embellished sheer sleeves. Draped bodice. V neckline. Fully lined with a concealed zip closure on the back.
Bottom: Dragon fly green Katan silk snug fit pyjamas with embellished cuffs. Concealed zip closure at the side.
Shawl: Cranberry organza dupatta with sequins spread all over."

Price: U.S.D. $599.95

Serene White

"Top: Light gold pure jamawar empire waist top with sequin over-layer. It’s heavily embellished at the front with floral embroidery on the neckline, the empire waist and the hem. Light pearls spread all over the scoop neckline and puffed sleeves. Finished with piping edges, fully lined and features a concealed zip closure on the back
Bottom: Light gold pure jamawar cropped trousers features ruched cuffs. Front zip closure.
Shawl: Light gold pure chiffon dupatta with small ornamental motifs all over. It’s finished with piping edges."

Price: U.S.D. $599.95

Land-bound Mermaid

"Top: Pink smoke Charmeuse silk single strap ruched draped top with heavy bead and gemstone work on one cup along the strap. It’s fully lined with a concealed hook closure at the back.
Bottom/Sari: Pink smoke Charmeuse silk draped saree with amazing floral work consisting of beads, Swarovski crystals, and gemstones. It has pearl and rhinestone layers and is draped and pre-stitched. It comes with a petticoat."

Price: U.S.D. $599.95

Ready to Party

"Top: Black Charmeuse silk halter top features beaded empire waist. Heavy gemstones, beads and Swarovski crystal work all over the shirt. It’s designed with a net lace over-layer on the bodice and is fully lined. Concealed zip closure at the back.
Bottom: Firebrick Raw silk cropped trousers with splits. Front zip closure.
Shawl: Black chiffon dupatta features beaded edges on the border. It also has sequins spread all over."

Price: U.S.D. $499.95

Majestic Purple and Blue

"Top: Berry burgundy strapless bodice has been heavily embellished. Scalloped neckline. Drop waist. Fully lined with a concealed back zip closure.
Bottom: Berry burgundy flared skirt with back train. The skirt features heavy embellishments at the hemline and the front. Fully lined with a concealed side zip closure.
Dupatta/Veil: Berry burgundy chiffon dupatta with heavy embellishments with scalloped border."

Price: U.S.D. $1999.95

Traditional Chic

"Top: Dusky pink Katan silk long shirt features heavy embellishments and medium size ornamental motifs all over. It also features bell sleeves with box pleat cuffs and a split neck. It’s fully lined with a concealed zip closure at the back.
Bottom: Dusky pink chiffon flared Lehenga with antique gold Banarsi jamawar wide border on the hemline and has sequins spread all over. It’s fully lined with a concealed zip closure at the side.
Shawl: Dusky pink crushed silk dupatta finished with antique gold banarsi jamawar border edges."

Price: U.S.D. $599.95

Princess in Pink

"Top: Tea pink halter top. Charmeuse silk and organza front and Charmeuse silk back. Amazing oceanic embellishments on the front. Halter strap has been fully embellished. Half lined with see through organza area. Deep back-neck.
Skirt: Tea pink organza A-line skirt has same colour banarsi jamawar under layer. The organza layer has been fully embellished from back and front. Fit from hips. Side hidden zip closure.
Veil: Organza veil has applique work and heavy embellishments all over the border and background of the veil. Dupatta borders finished with cut-work."

Price: U.S.D. $1749.95

Glowing in Pale Gold

"Top: Pale gold chiffon halter neck dress features amazing jewelled embroidery, tufted pure jamawar cross-over neckline and heavy embellishments on the straps, collar, empire waist and front. Small ornamental motifs spread all over. Double layered with panelled flares are and finished with pencil edges. It’s fully lined with a concealed zip closure at the back.
Bottom: Pale mint Charmeuse silk cropped trousers have splits on the cuffs. Concealed front zip closure.
Shawl: Pale gold chiffon dupatta finished with glittering sequins spread all over and finished with pencil edges."

Price: U.S.D. $499.95

Ocean Foam

"Top: Green water chiffon Anarkali dress features amazing floral embellishments all over. Heavy beads and pearls add sparkle and lustre to the cross-over empire waist and V neckline. Embellished strips are spread symmetrically down the dress. The hemline features a heavy gold embellished floral border. It's flared and long at the bottom and is fully lined. it's finished with piping edges and has a concealed zip closure on the back.
Bottom: Green water crepe silk Churidar pyjama with embellishments on the cuffs. Concealed zip closure at the side."

Price: U.S.D. $599.95

Designer Details

"Top: Baby pink crinkle chiffon Anarkali dress features a draped ruched bodice with heavy embellishments on the shoulders and empire waistline. it's fully lined with a concealed zip closure on the back.
Bottom: Baby pink crepe silk Churidar pyjama features heavy embellishments on the cuffs. It has a concealed side zip closure.
Shawl: Baby pink crinkle chiffon dupatta with sequins spread all over. it also has beaded tassels on the corners."

Price: U.S.D. $449.95

Lovely Bridal

"Top: Geranium pink banarsi jamawar bodice features ruched empire waist and princess line cut highlighted cranberry piping edges. Embellished with amazing floral embroidery all over. Round hemline with side laterals. Split neck. Fully lined. Concealed zip closure on the back.
Bottom: Crystal blue banarsi jamawar mermaid skirt features sweep train and Geranium pink embellished waistband. Triple layered heavily embellished neckline with heavy cramped work among floral and ornamental motifs. Small ornamental motifs spread all over.
Shawl: Cranberry crinkle chiffon dupatta features wide heavy embellished border."

Price: U.S.D. $1699.95

Green and Silver Contrast

"White and gold plating on pendant with zircons setting work all over. Dual chain with Swarovski crystals and emerald green gemstones. This set consists of a pendant on chain, pair of earring, and ring."

Price: U.S.D. $449.95

Queen's Red and Gold

"The Kundun necklace features a big pendant on a three layered Kundan chain. Chatham gemstones are set along zircon studded edges. This set consists of a necklace, pair of earrings, and ring."

Price: U.S.D. $499.95

Whimsical Touch

"The necklace consists of zircons and gemstones set on sterling silver. The long earrings feature a supported chain. This set consists of a necklace, pair of earrings, and ring."

Price: U.S.D. $799.95

Emerald Queen

"This Kundan and Swarovski crystal set features emerald coloured semi-precious stones set in 925 silver. Antique gold finished. This set consists of a necklace, pair of earrings, tika and ring."

Price: U.S.D. $499.95

Vintage Look

"This vintage white cubic zircons set features marquise, pear and princess cut zircons set in 925 silver. The set consists of a necklace, pair of earrings, a tika and a ring."

Price: U.S.D. $599.95

Unique Creation

"This set features a truly bold and uniquely designed necklace with colourful beading and long earrings. The set consists of a necklace, pair of earrings and a ring."

Price: U.S.D. $849.95

Leaves and Vines

"White zircon features a necklace designed in a leaf and vine motif. This set consists of a necklace, pair of earrings, and dual rings."

Price: U.S.D. $749.95

For more unique and beautiful pieces visit Bargello.

Bridal Brocades

Traditional South Indian bridal brocades have gone through a huge transformation in the past year. Here's a look at the latest designs available to today's South Indian bride.

Trendy Purple

"Purple color silk saree with zari embroidery embellished with zardosi, sequins , kundan and stonework with embroidered brocade design."

Price: U.S.D. $650.95

Bridal Red

"Red color intricate brocade silk saree with beautiful embroidery in zardosi, sequins , bead and kundan work."

Price: U.S.D. $ 726.95

Pretty Pink and Green

"Pink color silk saree with zari embroidery embellished with zardosi, sequins , bead and kundan work with contrast border and pallu."

Price: U.S.D. $418.95

Gorgeous Combination

"Coral pink color silk saree with zari embroidery embellished with zardosi, sequins , bead and kundan work with contrast border and pallu."

Price: U.S.D. $563.95

Traditional with a Twist

"Maroon color intricate brocade silk saree with beautiful embroidery in zardosi, sequins and kundan work."

Price: U.S.D. $629.95

Traditional Red Bridal

"Maroon color intricate brocade silk saree with beautiful embroidery in zardosi, sequins and kundan work."

Price: U.S.D. $601.95

Brilliant Combination

"Pink color intricate brocade silk saree with zardosi, sequins and kundan work with contrast border and designer pallu embellished with Swarovski crystals."

Price: U.S.D. $415.95

Red Bridal

"Maroon intricate brocade silk saree with beautiful embroidery in zardosi, sequins and kundan work."

Price: U.S.D. $402.95

I hope these new designs have helped give you an idea of what's available for South Indian brides in terms of bridal brocades. Sarees are from SareeWorld.

Even More Saree Blouse Designs

By popular demand, I've decided to make another post dedicated to the saree blouse in its many diverse and trendy forms. This post will include neck, back, sleeve and tailoring ideas for saree blouse designing.

Saree Blouse Designs

Modern Princess

A trendy bustier with ruffled hem design and asymmetrical spaghetti straps. It works well with this large border saree in contrasting turquoise and gold. The white fabric adds a touch of freshness and vitality, but this design will look great in any colour(s).

Lacy Halter

A simple halter neck saree blouse with contrasting lace trim. The lace adds a touch of whimsy and panache to the look.

Old Fashioned Cream

A saree blouse that could have come straight out of the set of Devdas! This old fashioned blouse works well with the embroidered border and the sleeves add a touch of authentic old fashioned charm. The ruffles trimming the neck inspire a feel of youth and spontaneity.

Jeweled Cap

A simple cap sleeve with jeweled trim.

Couture Queen

Long sleeved saree blouse with swish drape shoulder design. It adds a touch of Old Bollywood charm to this antique saree. A look that will make any outfit appear to have been borrowed from a designer catalog.

Closed Neck

A simple closed neck design that adds a touch of Oriental charm to your outfit.

Lace Front Halter

A beautiful, contemporary halter neck design that will compliment any saree. Lace is one of the fabrics that is definitely in this season, so make the most of it.

Conservative Chic

A conservatively designed neck that's still bound to turn heads.

Season's Look

This saree blouse design incorporates many of this season's style elements into one unique creation: long sleeves, sequins, sparkle and a unique tie front. Definitely a must try for this season.

Corset with Spaghetti Straps

Long corset saree blouse with spaghetti straps.

Winged Back

This designer look can easily be recreated for any saree with a little creativity, some jeweled beading and a good tailor.

Traditional Corset

A traditional corset design with added silver sparkles and red lace for a touch of uniqueness and individuality.

Scrunched Tie

A normal blouse is livened up with a scrunched tie at the front.

Va Va Voom

I love this design! It's unique, creative and extremely trendy. The individual sleeves give it that added oomph. Try this design out with a simple saree.

Black Trim

The added touch of the black trim and single jewel neck design definitely livens up this bustier blouse.

Très Chic

The overlapping design definitely adds life to this bustier. The black ruffled trip, the belt and the scrunching puts this saree blouse in the category of 'designer wear'.

Modern Elements

This is another gorgeous design that can be replicated by a good tailor. The mid waist tie add sensuality to this contemporary design.

Belly Dancer Blouse

A very sexy design that's bound to turn heads.

Traditional Chic

The tiered back design gives this traditional saree a bit of modernity and youthfulness.

"V" Back

Another designer look that can be replicated easily.

Mixed Textures

I like this blouse not just because of the design, but because of the beautiful mix of different fabrics. The combination works really well with this saree.

Long Sleeves

Another example of how popular transparent long sleeves and front ties are this season.

Simple Halter

A simple, yet beautiful halter neck saree blouse design.

Ruffled Sleeves

Ruffled sleeves aren't just for little girls anymore. Here's a new and unique way of adding ruffled sleeves to your saree blouse.

Beautiful Combination

This braided neck design is one of my favourites. The braiding of fabrics, beads and jewels is beautifully combined with the saree blouse.

Crossed Neck

An interesting neck design that works well with this simple saree.

Boat Neck Back Design

This is a designer look that's easy to replicate.

Little Girl Sleeves

A simple and pretty sleeve design.

Off the Shoulder

Another variation of the crossed neck design, this time with an off the shoulder blouse.

Asymmetrical Spaghetti Straps

Asymmetrical spaghetti straps with pearl wrap sleeves. A unique and beautiful combination.

Fishtail Neck

A great cut for an open, wide concept back design.

Hope these new saree blouse design ideas have helped you on your way to designing unique, creative, trendy and well cut blouses. For more ideas, click here.