By Akshay
September 08, 2025
The saree blouse has an interesting history that is deeply rooted in Indian culture and evolved mainly during the British rule, in the late 19th century. From deep V-necklines to halter neckline blous
The traditional Rajasthani blouse design is primarily known as 'Kachali', with elaborate 'Gota Patti' embroidery with side ties, known as 'Aangi', and is found in silk, velvet or brocade with deep nec
Gujarati blouse designs are known as 'Choli', which come in rich embellishments, vibrant colours and unique neck and back designs. They also feature mirror work and fine embroidery as well as elaborat
Traditional blouses from Karnataka are called Kuppa or Kupsa, which are styled with weaves like Kasuti embroidery, Mysore silk and Ikkat sarees. They feature high necklines, long sleeves and simple cu
Women mostly wear high neck, puff sleeve blouses with intricate decorations like embroidery and zari work with their stunning Kasavu sarees.
Bengali-style blouse designs feature puffed sleeves, small collars and hook-and-eye back closures and often also include kantha and khesh embroidery.
The two-piece Assamese saree called the Mekhela Chadar often has different cuts, sleeve styles and neck designs that complement its two-piece outfit and look stunning, including subtle sleeves with bo
Traditional Marathi blouse designs often include Paithani silk sarees with vibrant colours, patterns and rich embroidery, reflecting the rich culture of the region and coming with overlap, keyhole and
Blouse designs found in the valley were heavily influenced by local embroidery traditions, particularly Kashmiri tilla, which used metallic thread and meenakari work.