What’s a saree without a blouse? Even the simplest of a drape can be elevated to a whole level by wearing a right fitting, sensuous looking blouse design. The history of wearing blouses with a saree dates back to the Mughal era, where the idea of women covering their breasts was pioneered. This was a game-changer for Indian women, who until then covered themselves with just the saree. While the earliest known blouse was quite simple, the patterns have evolved from the midriff covering shirt to the present bra style blouse with changing times.

Know The Key Factors of Blouse:

• Importance of Blouse For Women.
• Features of Blouse.
• How To Choose The Right Blouse For Your Body Type.
• Which Blouse Is Right For Your Saree.

List of Top Blouse Types:

• List of Top Blouse Designs.
• List of Neck Type Blouse Designs.
• List of Sleeves Type Blouse Designs.
• List of Backless Type Blouse Designs.
• List of Patch Work Type Blouse Designs.
• List of Different Styles of Blouse Designs.
• List of Embroidery Work Blouse Designs.

Importance of Blouse For Women In Indian Culture:

Indian women are known for their modest style of dressing. However, until the early ‘90s, it was not common for women to wear blouses. The idea was coined by the foreign invaders, in whose culture, women wore blouses or shirts with their skirts. This was instantly welcomed by the Indian women, who found it comfortable to wrap their breasts in a blouse and move around with confidence. A blouse also added an aesthetic appeal to their bodies and made them look refined. Gradually, wearing a sari(1) with a blouse has become quintessential Indian wear.

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Features of Blouse:

Here are some of the interesting facts and features of an Indian blouse:

• The original Indian blouse covered the midriff area and imitated a men’s shirt.
• It was later made short of revealing the midriff, which is considered sensuous and essentially “Indian”.
• The length of the sleeves, the depth of the back, and the shoulder’s width are three main parameters to be considered for getting the right fit.
• Blouses usually come in styles such as front open, back open and side open designs.
• They come in simple, basic patterns to heavily embellished designs.

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