Bridal stylist Aditi Kejriwal shared a guide on pairing jewellery with sarees for the wedding season. She said, "Temple jewellery, with its motifs inspired by ornate expressions of deities makes for a natural pairing." You can match Kanjeevaram with gold, Banarasi with Kundan, or cotton sarees with simple oxidised pieces.
What jewellery must you pair with which saree this wedding season? (Credit: AI)
If festive season has left you far too depleted to even consider being experimental with your fashion and fits for the incoming wedding season, you're not alone - of course, the gracious and timeless saree comes to the rescue as the most obvious pick out of your wardrobe - but how do you still make it stand out? Bridal and trousseau stylist Aditi Kejriwal puts any and all confusion to rest with an immaculate saree and jewellery pairing guide, significantly simplifying the madness that comes with sorting out your endless roulette of wedding guest fits.
Kanjeevaram Saree with Temple or Gold Jewellery
A Kanjeevaram saree, known for its sense of richness, vibrant colours and intricate zari work. And so the jewellery must celebrate its traditional roots. Temple jewellery, with its motifs inspired by ornate expressions of deities makes for a natural pairing, enhancing the weave and grounding it, as opposed to upstaging it.
Banarasi Saree with Kundan Jewellery
Elaborate brocade patterns, intricate zari detailing and a luxurious silken finish correctly captures the essence of a Banarasi drape. Kundan jewellery, with its uncut stones grounds the richness with a sense of rusticity. For this however, less is more, focus on one statement piece as opposed to a thorough set.
Silk Saree with Antique Gold Jewellery
Unlike polished gold, antique finishes are slightly muted with an aged appearance, something that again, grounds the natural sheen of a silk saree, also lending more weight to the whole look. Match the intricately carved necklaces, dome jhumkas and heritage bangles to the sheen of the saree, and you're bound to make heads turn.
Cotton Saree with Oxidised Jewellery
This one's a no brainer and honestly, the simplest combination to ace off the list. Follow one rule of thumb for this: the simpler the saree, the chunkier the jewellery; and you will be a picture of understated perfection!
Tissue Saree with Statement Emerald or Ruby Jewellery
Tissue sarees are always luminous and sometimes, even metallic. What both compliments and grounds this effect are statement emerald or ruby pieces with their rich jewel tones. This too, works just as well with one such statement piece on your being, though a complete set will always land extra lush to onlookers.
Chiffon Saree with Pearl or Diamond Jewellery
A chiffon drape's pros are hard to ignore: ightweight, fluid and effortlessly elegant. For this, pearls are a no-brainer lending a soft feminine boost to the whole look. If you're aiming for the look to feel more assertive, diamonds will indeed prove to be your best friend in this regard - a perfect combination for say, cocktail evenings and receptions.
Organza Saree with Pearl or Gold Jewellery
The sheerness of an organza saree is a match made in heaven for delicate pearl jewellery. However, if being understated is not your thing, soft gold jewellery is your next best bet to accentuate the material's airy appeal.