The blouse is an indispensable part of the sari and is worn on the upper part of the body alongwith the sari.It’s an accessory which forms part and parcel of the sari. The blouse style depends on individual taste; it may have long or short sleeves or can be sleeveless, and the blouse length can vary from very short to waist length with varieties of necklines and back patterns. It should fit tightly at the lower edge. The blouse colour may either match the body or border colour of the sari or be in contrast colour. All saree blouses should be created with a full opening either in the front or in the back. This can be zipped or hooked with buttons.

As more and more women are becoming fashion conscious, more and more variations in the blouse are coming up. It is the age of change and the sari blouse is the latest to get a makeover at the hands of designers, tailors and customers. The fabric used in the blouse can be Rubia Cotton, Two by Two Cotton, Pure Silk, Pure Crepe, Georgette, Chiffon, Chikan, Hakoba etc.

However, it is to be noted, all blouses are made of the same fabric as that of the saree. In case of transparent fabric like net chiffon, a lining may be required. The lining material can be mulmul or organza.

There can be several styles of sleeves in blouses such as Full sleeves, Half sleeves, Sleeveless, Noodle strap, Bell sleeves, Butterfly sleeves, Three-forth sleeves, Puffed sleeves etc.

High neck, Halter neck, backless cholis, low U neck, round-neck, boat neck, off-the-shoulder and a host of other sizzling designs that reveal and highlight the finer lines of the back and bosom are among the latest trends of the sari blouse.

All these blouses are custom made or tailored to fit. Ready made blouses are also available in the market but the design, colour, pattern should match the saree or some prefer to go for the contrast look like a plain saree with embroidered or printed blouse.