14 Ways To Creatively Re-Fashion Your Old Bandhani Sarees
You are still not hooked up to wearing the saree and your regular attire is more of the casual or cool type. Your mother could be having a couple or more sarees of the Bandhani variety that she wears no more or could do without.
Here is the opportunity to create something new for yourself and if she is game, something for her too.
The Bandhani with its patterns of dancing dots, its variants like Leheria (brightly coloured complex wave designs) or the Shibori (pattern of soft or blurry-edged sketches) are all exotic and liked by most Indian women.
Choose your sarees, go through the suggestions and decided what new outfit you would be creating for yourself. Let’s get started.
You could just change your old Bandhani Saree into a new one
Generally a silk saree gets affected at the border or at times, the pallu.
If there is a used Bandhani saree with frayed pallu or slightly torn edges, unleash your creativity.
If you have the confidence do it yourself at home. Or with the help of a tailor, rip off the pattu border. Stitch it up with new Kundan work, sequin, or zari based patch work border. Add some tassels or pom poms to the pallu. You have a new Bandhani saree at your disposal.
Get A Salwar Suit Made From that old Bandhani Saree
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A Bandhani saree could be remodeled to become a new salwar suit for you. Even if the borders be damaged, you could use the body of the saree for the top, create contrast patchwork borders for the hemline, neckline and sleeves. For the bottom and dupatta, you could use another old saree or mix and match it with what you have.
What about a Kurta made from the old Bandhani Saree?
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If you are planning an entire dress but do not find the Bandhani saree sufficient for it, why not simply get a kurta stitched? You could match it with a contemporary looking palazzo, simple leggings or dhoti pants based upon your kurta. Something new to wear!
A Lehenga Or Half Saree from the used Bandhani would be nice option
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The Lehenga or half saree with the Bandhani design from an old silk saree is a great option. If you do not have enough for the entire outfit, use it in bits and pieces. Once you cut out enough for the lehenga, use the rest for the blouse.
If it’s a half saree, you could keep it simple. For the Lehenga you could spruce it up with borders, sequins, zardozi, embroidery or lace of your choice. Follow the pattern for the blouse and dupatta as well. Wow! A completely new outfit!
A Summer Maxi Dress from the old Bandhani Cotton Or silk Saree
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Why was this overlooked? Maxi dresses would come off fine from those old cotton sarees for that refreshing touch this summer. A grander maxi could emerge from the Bandhani silk saree, right?
Lovely long skirts from your used Bandhanis
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The dancing dots of the Bandhani as a long skirt would look splendid. Simply use the saree border as its border and pair it nicely with a black, white or any plain T-shirt, tank top or a shirt with light adornment for that smashing look. Why not the same Bandhani saree as top but styled differently?
Turn your Bandhani Saree Into A Kaftan Style Kurta
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Jazzy look, airy and very comfortable, Kaftans are adorable.The Bandhani patterns in light color would work out fine.
Stitch Great Looking Dupattas With Old Sarees
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Needless to say any old Bandhani saree could creatively be used to fashion lovely dupattas. At no extra cost, a little imagination and you are done.
The Anarkali Dress could look nice in Bandhani saree reuse
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If there is enough of the saree to go, fine. Otherwise best to simply stitch the Anarkali top and add a few sequins, a nice border (if saree border is not agreeable) and a creative neck. Use a plain lower to match and a flowing dupatta.
What about a Salwar Kameez?
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A simple salwar kameez would be a good choice especially with the Bandhani patterns. A silk Bandhani would add some shine to the costume.
A matching frock or skirt for your daughter or a little one
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You get something done for yourself like a skirt, a fancy frock or something adorable. If what is leftover be sufficient, you could get a similar outfit done for your little one or something different for your sibling.
Turn Your Old Saree Into A One Piece Gown
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A one-piece gown would be a fab idea and would look quite innovative. If length be a little deficient, simply use a patch border with prints or embroidery that would look jazzy.
Get A Kurta With Palazzo Pants
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A silk or cotton Bandhani saree into cool Palazzo pants? Hey why not! You could put your own touches to it to spruce up.
Capes, Over Coats and Jackets – Whatever You Prefer
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How would the Bandhani patterns look on a Cape? And how would you see yourself in a plain saree with a bandhani cape or a trendy outfit like jeans, leggings or shorts? Try once.
An Old Saree Into A Shirt? Why Not?
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You are more comfortable with the shirt then too the Bandhani saree would do just fine. Simply deck it up with sequins, attach some mirror work or whatever else akin that strikes your fancy.
With light colored plain palazzos or jeans the combination would be superb.
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There could be many more creative ideas that would strike you as you explore. Try them as and when you can. As you keep doing, you could improvise alongside if you feel something could be included.
Try out one. Get the wows! Proceed to do many more.
