Orissa is famous for beautifully patterned silk and cotton saris, and for the weddings and other important occasions, saris are especially woven according to the choice of the bride. There are some typical designs that can be generally observed in the wedding saris in Oriya matrimony. The brides wear heavy gold jewellery and specific patterns of sandalwood paste are designed on her face.
The Oriya community is generally very specific about the wedding attire, especially sari, but with the changing trends, there has been change in the style of wedding attire of the brides also. Nowadays, the fashion has changed and the Oriya brides love wearing fabrics such as crepe, georgette, chiffon, tissue, satin, etc.
Some of the popular colors used in Oriya Matrimony are yellow, golden, pink, orange, maroon, magenta or brown. Dual toned saris such as a combination of red and golden, red and silver, green and red, pink and green, brown and green, pink and blues, and other permutation and combinations of colours are also very popular.
The most preferred colour for wedding attire is Red. The saris and lehengas in red are the favourite choice of the brides in India, since times immemorial. A number of combinations are available with the red colour, which suits every complexion. The warmth of the colour adds to the charm and beauty of the bride, and is associated specifically with marriage.
An Oriya groom wears a dhoti and kurta, which they call Punjabi. A silk or cotton kurta is generally popular for wedding and other ceremonial purposes. The kurta has fine embroidery all over, which is complemented by an Uttariya. The Uttariya is a piece of cloth that the grooms keep around their neck during the wedding. The grooms in Oriya matrimony wear a silk thread around their body, signifying the purity.
Author: Rashmi Karan
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