Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse
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Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse

Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse

If you celebrate Onam, here is a simple Onam outfit idea. It’s not the traditional Kasavu saree but offers you a similar festive look. Onam is a famous harvest festival celebrated across Kerala, India. The festival is celebrated for ten days starting from Aug 30th to Sept 8th. It is celebrated by decorating the house with flowers, floral rangoli (Pookkalam), boat races, and the Onam feast (Onasadya).

Women wear a special kind of saree called Kasavu saree; these are handwoven sarees in white/off-white with a golden border.

Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse
Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse

As much as I love dolling up in heavy Jewelry and sarees, I also appreciate the simplicity of easy outfits that stand the test of time. A gold saree is one such timeless piece!  I believe women should own two gold sarees, one for special events and one for casual wear (do you agree?). This Chanderi Silk saree with intricate Chikankari embroidery is lightweight and easy to carry everywhere! I paired the saree with a contrast green Kalamkari blouse, both from local US Indian boutique Sumasethnicwear

Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse

Here is a close-up of the Chikankari work that is done in the same color as the saree; it’s soo elegant and beautiful. It was an easy drape as well!

Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse
Kalamkari Blouse
Onam Saree- Gold Chanderi Silk Saree with Chikankari Embroidery and mesh belt Choker

The heroine of the outfit has to be the mesh chain choker from Ragula Raatnam; it’s simple yet stands out beautifully! I also love the mid-size earrings that can be worn by themselves!

Onam Outfit- Gold Chanderi Silk Chikankari Saree with Kalamkari Blouse

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Chanderi Silk Saree with Chikankari Work (sold out in gold, available in light blue, peach, and Pink) – $125

Kalamkari Blouse -(the green one was $85; size 36/42)

Choker necklace ($65- more styles the same model here and here)

Heels (low heel here)

Lipstick (shade Rumor)

 

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