Sarees are to the Indians, a time honored attire.Yards
of exquisite folds of ethnic Indian material draped around the
body, sarees, almost 5000 years old, have stood the test of
time.
Indian sarees are as diverse as its culture. The integration
of cultures have greatly influenced the styles of draping sarees.You
have the Coorgi way, the Gujrathi, the Malayali,
the Tamilian nine-yard style.
Bangalore, with its distinctive style and cultural influences,
has given way to many exclusive saree outlets. Besides the traditional
obligations, wearing a saree has also become very trendy. Designer
style sarees with innovative colours and patterns to suit the
fancy of the Bangalore woman.
AANCHAL
CLASILKS
 Available
at the Aanchal Clasilks are exquisite Kancheevarams
& Benarsis, Valkalams, Mysore Silks, embroidered
silks, hand painted designer sarees, Tanchois, Brocades
and bridal wear. Kora silks and summer crepes, printed and plain
silks and cotton drapes. The outlet is open on Sundays.
Address:
Aanchal Clasilks, # 65, Bluemoon Complex,
M.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
Phone
: 558
9847 / 509 1288.
In Bangalore, wearing jeans is in. A few of the large denim
companies have made Bangalore their home. To name the top rung
ones we have Levis and Lee. A wide variety of
denim wear is available in the city, both branded and un-branded.
The following are some of the addresses of the bigwigs in the
denim market in the garden city.
WISE
GUY:
Dealers in Killer, Jordache, Pepe, Sunnex,
Bare, Spykar, Edge and all other brands of jeans.
Address:
# F-11, 5th Avenue, Brigade Road,
Bangalore - 560 001,
LEE SHOW ROOM:
DU PARC TRINITY, next to Kids Kemp, MG Road,
Bangalore - 560 001,
Phone: 2555 0548.
 PEPE
JEANS: #
184 Commercial Street, Bangalore - 560 001. Phone: 509
6815.
e-mail: guise@matraonline.com
SHOPPERS' STOP
Shopper's
Stop also has a large collection of branded jeans like Spykar,
Lee and Levi's.
Address: Magrath Road, Bangalore.
Phone: 2554 8224, Fax: 2554 8231.
Century Watches
 Century
Watches cater to the tastes of the affluent and the discerning.
A closer look at the grandeur of these watches will explain
why this claim is made. Century jewellery watches are of Swiss
origin with only the most precious of stones like sapphire,
diamond, etc., ensconced in them.
They are water resistant, scratch proof and pressure
resistant, even when the crown is pulled out in extreme
conditions. But these are not the only distinguishing qualities.
Seeing models of these watches, would give you a clearer idea.
For further details contact Rashmi B on
98440 50 616
Address: Century Time Gems Corporation (India), # 90,
III Stage, Vinayaka Layout,
Vijayanagar, Bangalore - 560 040.
Phone:
2338 3728,
Email: centurygems@hotmail.com
URL: www.century.ch
Swaroski
If you are looking for crystals, then Swarovski is the
place. Located in the Prestige Meridien on M.G. Road,
Swarovski, is a crystal bonanza. Finely chiseled crystals
are ensconed in necklaces, finger rings, braclets, brooches
and pendants. Among other decorative pieces, Swarovski also
offers exquisite personifications of real to life moments like,
fairy tales, 'dedicated to music' (musical instruments), childhood
dreams, woodland friends (animals) and African wildlife.
Address: Unit 101-Prestige Meridian II, # 30,
M.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 025
Phone: 2509 5677
Fax: 2509 5699
E-mail: accents@bgl.vsnl.net.in.
Carbon
Carbon jewellery presents art for fashion's sake.
Available at: Shoppers' Stop, Magrath Road,
Bangalore - 560 001
Phone: 2554 8231
Fax: 2554 8231
URL: www.bangalorebest.com
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