Sarees have always been a wardrobe treasure for centuries. While the saree itself is a timeless piece of elegance, its accompanying blouse has seen a continuous revolution over the years, from the wrap-around bands to the asymmetrical crop tops. There was a time when women used to wear heavily embellished, elaborately embroidered sarees to make them a centre of attraction. This delicate and intricate saree blouse or Ravikkai transforms a simple saree into a stunning ensemble, making it a work of art in and of itself. From classic to contemporary designs, with the ever-growing interest in the art of making and the influence of pop culture, saree blouses have come a long way. Let’s roll back to some of the blouse trends starting from the 60s.

Round and V-neck - The Pioneer

The classic round, V-neck to boat neck or sweetheart neckline with elbow-length to 3/4th sleeves was the iconic trend of the 60s. Since the birth of saree blouses, this classic blouse design graces every face shape, and holds a special place in every woman’s wardrobe, plain or embellished. 

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Sleeveless and short sleeve - The Trendsetter

Experiments with sleeveless, shorter, cape sleeves came into the picture in the 70s. With a stylish look, it accentuates your features well. Anything may come and go, but the craze for sleeveless and cape sleeves is always on high.

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Full and puffed sleeve - The Sweetheart

Full-sleeve blouses with semi-sheer hands and plunging sweetheart necklines were quite in demand in the late 70s. Nothing is more agreeable than the ever-loving combo of silk sarees and puffed sleeves, a statement made in heaven.

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Bell and ruffled-sleeve - The Drama queen

The dramatic bell or ruffled sleeve fluttered its way to the early 2000s and ruled the same for a decade. Flaunt your way with these ruffled blouses with Tissue sarees. 

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Cold shoulder and off-shoulder - The Minimalist

In contrast to other recent fads, cold shoulder flatters a wide range of body types. Besides that, the fashion restatement of Embroidery, Aari work saree blouses picked up its tempo in the 2010s.

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Crop tops and asymmetrical hemlines - The Contemporary

Crop tops, cape sleeves, and asymmetrical hemlines breeze in around the early 2020s. The use of prints, patterns, stripes and floral, paisley and abstract prints are a hit among fashionistas.

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In fashion, changes are always welcome. While we continue to embrace new fashions, several epic designs like elbow sleeves, relaxed crop tops, high necklines, and plunging sweetheart necklines, are still cherished today. While some new styles briefly capture the spotlight, styles inspired by the charm of a timeless era continue to take the centre stage. With a wide range of styles to choose from, the saree blouse is something women hold onto to express their personal style while keeping in line with the latest fashion trends.

At Sundari Silks, our in-house tailoring unit, Alankara, creates blouses to your specifications, from selecting the fabric to creating the final product. We believe in keeping our blouses versatile and timeless with a touch of contemporary flair. Whether you’re looking for classic or contemporary styles, we have something for every taste and occasion.