Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Elegant Sari Belt or Kamarband

The Solah Sringar, without which a Hindu Bride’s look is incomplete, comprises of kamarband, which is one of the most seductive ornaments in the Indian tradition. This must-have accessory for Indian brides dates back to time immemorial. This waist band, which is known as sash, patka, phenta, girdle etc. is a long elegant ornate strip that used to adorn the noble waist of elite baroness in India as well as in South Asia.

The patka was considered high and one of the finest and sumptuous embellishment during Mughal era. The history of Indian waist band is certainly long and enduring. It has always been strongly associated with Indian classical dance forms such as Odishi, Bharatnatyam and Kathak.

This exquisite piece of jewellery is usually worn around the waist, resting elegantly on the delicate waistline. An elaborately designed kamarband especially looks great on slim waistlines, thereby highlighting her figure. It looks great, when it’s worn with low waist sarees and lehengas. The fashion of kamarband came back with a bang, especially when Shipla Shetty started flaunting this piece on her seducing waistline.

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