June?

What do you mean it's the last day of June? This month swept by so fast I'm still spinning in it's wake. Mostly due to the vacation, so I can't complain but I'm squeaking in Project Spectrum at the very end again. So here is this month's Sari Style in Blue - one of my favorites.

Blue June

This first sari is probably my favorite, or very close to it. The hand embroidery and embellishment is just amazing. Most of it is done with zari thread, which is actually spun gold or silver. This adds a surprising amount of weight and makes the georgette fabric drape beautifully.

I've had this shot on here before but it's one of my favorites of the wedding. This was taken during the large day-before ceremonies called Nalugu, which is a blessing for each the bride and groom. Usually this is done at the respective homes of each family but in our case we had one big one, first Mr. PieKnits then me. :)

And the modeling shot

This sari was also worn for more pre-wedding ceremonies in the home. In addition to the embroidery, it uses a really neat technique of resist dying called Bandhni. Tiny knots are made on the cloth in various designs creating a resist for the dye.

This last photo isn't a sari obviously but I love the blues so much I included it. It's another traditional type of outfit called a Salwar Kameez. I got this shopping in India with my MIL and SIL. Just the top (Kameez) part is shown, a long tunic like shirt that goes to the knees and has side slits. It is worn with loose pants underneath (Salwar) and a coordinating scarf (dupatta or chuni in Telugu).

Knitting Content

There is actual knitting going on too. I had been playing with several mini scarf ideas to use up the rest of the blue Blue Sky Alpaca Hand Dye leftover from the Newsboy cap. Alas, nothing was meant to be and have nothing blue to show after much ripping.
I have however, started a new hat from this lovely Beaufort pattern by Knititude. I'm using Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in green. Yes I know, another green- I can't help it. Progress shots to be up soon along with an Amazing Lace entry.