This festive season go all-out traditional

While most B-town celebs step out in designer gowns and
trendy dresses, few of them have fallen for the traditional charm of
the sari! Take a look!

"Nowadays
synthetics have became an important part in every woman's wardrobe and
the kanjeevaram is sidelined. I hope with Vidya Balan reviving
hand-woven and khadi textiles, a new trend will emerge in the form of
kanjeevaram and silk saris. The Indian figure looks best in traditional
Indian saris and it's very important for girls to realise that,"
designer Ritu Kumar said.

While most B-town actresses step
out in gowns, designer dresses and even saris made of net, georgette
and chiffon, Vidya flaunts ethnic weaves and fabrics, helping her stand
out. "I think there are just a few actresses who are trying kanjeevaram
saris and the list includes Vidya Balan, Rekha and some veterans. I
want young girls to understand that dignity makes them better stars
rather than exposing their body," Mukherjee, whose creations are
dominated by ethnic Indian weaves, told IANS.

He feels Vidya's newfound fame
can single-handedly bring hand-woven saris back in vogue. "I feel proud
that Vidya chooses my creations for most of her events. Keeping her
success rate in mind, I'm sure she will bring back the hand-woven sari
era. For me, Western wear is not a sustainable market as it lacks mass
appeal because most Indian girls are voluminous. Western clothes are
good for a multiplex audience, not for a simple Indian girl. It's time
to make pan-India clothes," he said.

He is right as the leading
ladies of Indian cinema play a major role in starting a trend. Rani
Mukerji's colourful kurtis and pyjamas in "Bunty Aur Babli" or Kareena
Kapoor's t-shirt and patiala salwar in "Jab We met" were instantly
copied by the masses.

"Be it silk or cotton, as long
as it is woven, it's classic. These saris are simple, time-tested and
increasingly rare, and this makes it more special. People are not aware
of the options in hand-woven textiles that have the potential to look as
glamorous as Western wear. They can be plain, zardozi, gota patti,
phulkari, bandhni or leheriya.""Be it silk or cotton, as long as it is
woven, it's classic. These saris are simple, time-tested and
increasingly rare, and this makes it more special. People are not aware
of the options in hand-woven textiles that have the potential to look as
glamorous as Western wear. They can be plain, zardozi, gota patti,
phulkari, bandhni or leheriya", says desugner Ritu Kumar

Nowadays synthetics have became
an important part in every woman's wardrobe and the kanjeevaram is
sidelined. I hope with Vidya Balan reviving hand-woven and khadi
textiles, a new trend will emerge in the form of kanjeevaram and silk
saris. The Indian figure looks best in traditional Indian saris and it's
very important for girls to realise that," Ritu kumar said.

"Be it silk or cotton, as long
as it is woven, it's classic. These saris are simple, time-tested and
increasingly rare, and this makes it more special. People are not aware
of the options in hand-woven textiles that have the potential to look as
glamorous as Western wear. They can be plain, zardozi, gota patti,
phulkari, bandhni or leheriya." "I think chanderi, silk, benarasi and
kanjeevaram need attention in today's time," she said.

"Bollywood divas are followed by
commoners in every walk of life and if they can imitate the Western
line, why not an Indian line? I still remember the day when Hollywood
supermodel Noami Campbell walked for one of my shows in Mumbai; she
deliberately wanted to wear a black chanderi sari and she did that
gracefully. So, yes, a small effort can add value to people's mindset,"
concluded designer Madhu Jain.