Oriya Matrimony Attire

Oriya Matrimony

The unique tradition of Orissa is truly reflected in the Oriya Matrimony Functions. The state is known for its handloom saris and what better to get a display of the handloom saris than a wedding of Oriya people. The bride is no doubt the center of attraction in any wedding. Here in Orissa, there are many rituals before the actual wedding day. These functions are attended by family members and close friends. The female members attending the wedding wear traditional saris from the state on most occasions.

The bride wears a traditional silk sari on the wedding day. The colors of the bridal saris are usually red, orange, magenta or pink. Most of the saris are silk and have heavy golden thread work on the pallu and borders. The bridal saris have attached fabric for making blouses. The blouse fabric also has the same borders as that of sari. The saris have heavily embroidered golden work all over.

Traditional gold jewelry complements the bridal look of the girl. The bride wears heavy gold jewelry on the wedding day. On other occasions, light-weight jewelry is preferred. Bangles, earrings, finger rings and choker are some of the pieces of jewelry worn by the brides. The other female family members also wear gold jewelry completing their traditional saris. Silver jewelry of Orissa also famous and women attending the wedding wears silver jewelry during daytime. Hairpins, earrings and bangles of silver are preferred among the women.

The groom also wears traditional Indian attire on the wedding day. Mostly he wears a silk kurta and dhoti made of tassar silk. The dhoti and kurta sets on the wedding day have heavy thread embroidery done. Some grooms also wear a western-styled suit during the reception party. Other male members also wear traditional Indian clothes for the various functions related to Oriya Matrimony

Author: Shipra Sinha

The Wedding Attire of Oriya Bride and Groom

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