One of the most versatile Indian festive wear is your humble blouse. Once you strike a chord by finding the perfect blouse, you can be rest assured that be it a saree or a lehenga, you're going to be the ultimate desi diva around. Among many blouse trends, one that has caught our attention is a maggam embroidered pick. Maggam or aari embroidery is a traditional style of embroidery using a crochet like needle and using finer threads to create floral designs. Traditionally seen in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, maggam has now been embraced in many parts of the country with the same vigour. From paisley motifs and creeper style floral patterns, maggam style blouses can add a traditional touch to all your outfits that will get you get ready for any festive occasion.
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7 Traditional Maggam Work Blouses For 2021
You'll be ready to dance the night away in your gorgeous ethnic outfits, all thanks to these maggam blouses.
1. Ayesha Fashion Women's Maggam Work Blouse Piece
The floral designs made using maggam embroidery on this semi-stitched blouse piece is as much traditional as it is contemporary which can be used all year long.
Style Tip: The bright coloured blouse would look fabulous when paired with a lehenga or a saree in neutral tones like ivory and beige which can be customized to your liking since you get the cloth piece.
2. SumairaTex Women's Maggam Work Blouse
This bright pink blouse features an embroidered neck and yoke which can add the perfect colourpop to your ethnic outfit and since the neckline comes with a floral maggam pattern, jewellery is optional.
Style Tip: This blouse can easily be paired with contrasting toned lehengas in shades like dark blue and purple for the blouse and its contemporary design to stand out.
3. Pujia Mills Women's Half Sleeve Blouse
Everybody needs a traditional blouse in their closet that can come in handy every now and then and this blouse proves what was missing in your ethnic wardrobe.
Style Tip: Since this is a traditional blouse, a heavily embroidered saree with traditional polki or kundan jewellery paired with it is all you need for festive occasions like weddings or anniversaries.
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4. Mimosa Semi Stitched Raw Silk Blouse
What we love most about this golden blouse is its sophistication which makes this an ethnic wardrobe must-have. The golden blouse is a versatile piece that can be worn with multiple ethnic outfits and the maggam embroidery on it gives it an ethnic touch to the whole look.
Style Tip: With sarees or lehengas, this semi-stitched blouse can be paired in multiple ways for a dressy or an intimate occasion.
5. Women's Krishnaveni Maggam Thread Work Blouse
A heavily embroidered blouse like this one makes festive wear easier to style as they are statement-worthy pieces to begin with and can be contrasted with different coloured sarees.
Style Tip: This is a statement blouse in itself and can be worn with a muted saree and traditional jewellery to go with it.
6. Wear Affair Women's Temple Embroidery Blouse
The contrast of the golden thread embroidery with the deep purple comes out beautifully in this blouse with temple embroidery made on it and translucent patches on the back and sleeves adding an interesting flair to the blouse.
Style Tip: Make this your go-to pairing with traditional Kanjeevaram sarees in similar shades or contrasting tones for a fabulous look.
7. Fab Dadu Women's Embroidered Blouse
There is nothing a black blouse cannot fix. From weddings to anniversaries and even school farewells, don't even think twice before you get a black blouse like this one.
Style Tip: The golden floral patterns on the blouse gives this a contemporary touch which can be worn for an all-black outfit with a black lehenga and dupatta.
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