The famous Lal-paar saree is something I have wanted for a very long time.
Aishwarya Rai who wore it the best in Devdas or Jacqueline who looked gorgeous in the latest Genda Phool song, the Lal paar shada (white saree with red borders) has been quite popular in the MUST-HAVE sarees. Haven’t you always wanted to style the Bengali look for yourself?
The Lal paar or Garad saree is usually a plain white or off white saree with a beautiful red border. The white embodies purity and the red symbolises fertility. On festivals and special occasions, this is primarily donned by the women of Bengal.
The saree speaks volumes with its simplicity. It is a classic heritage and is now gaining popularity beyond the lands of Bengal.
The saree is usually a handwoven one, primarily available in silk, cotton and linen. Many popular designers have their own rendition of the saree. Well, I wanted to design one for myself. Who doesn’t love a good DIY project?
How to Style the Bengali Look?
I created my own version of the Laal paar. I wore a beautiful silk saree with brocade work in off white. The gold zari highlights the border of the saree. I teamed this with a long-sleeved rich Ruby Red blouse. I styled the Bengali look with a choker in gold and earrings to match. You can tint your lips with the same rich red.
Voila! You’ll have an imitation of the Lal paar ready to be shown off.
The idea is to marry the white with the red.
I have found many theories behind why the saree is worn. However, the most common one is that the saree signifies Maa Durga herself. For instance, the saree is draped in the “atpoure” Bengali style usually. The saree’s red border is meant to highlight the eyes just like those of Durga Maa’s.
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I really love this saree and you are looking so beautiful in this saree. You explained very well that how to style the Bengali look.
I like the combination of white and red. Saree looks very pretty and of course your makeup too. Loved the whole look.
You look beautiful. The saree really looks classy like the way you have recreated the look.
Wow loved your tips and you are looking so beautiful in this sari. yes, i also feel that Bengali look is somewhat unique and look so classy and elegant.
You styled ur saree really well. You look gorgeous in Bengali saree. Also, hair do and make up. Wow, it is diy. You r a pro
Wow lovely look. I was looking for the red boarders and then I understood the styling. Very nice and elegant.
You look lovely! I have never tried a Bengali look but inspired to do it now.
This is such a nice look. It is traditional and so elegant. The red and white pairing is carried of to stunning effect.
You have styled it beautifully! I have been born and brought up in Bengal… You do look like a Bengali in this look! 😁
Oh yes, I heard my mum craving for one such saree and I too loved it. By the way yours is a very pretty saree
Loved the gorgeous saree and you look stunning in it. The draping, the styling, the pictures, evrything looks so perfect.
That is such a gorgeous saree. So beautiful and you look lovely in it. I love wearing a saree the Bengali look as it looks so classy and pretty. I will try this out for my next photoshoot.
There is something about the Lal-paar saree. You look absolutely gorgeous in this saree. Creatively shot as well.
Actually Bengali women themselves wear very less this lal pssr look. It has been stereotyped my media in Bollywood and North India, which is not at all a true reflection.
Coming to you, you are slaying this look!
For some reason I have a fascination for white silk sarees and red border or red blouses. Though I am not a saree person I always like them when I see it. It has a very rich feel to it. You looking lovely in this saree and have styled it so beautifully .
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Beautiful Saree.
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