BOHEMIAN SAREE THERAPY. #2

I hope you read my first article about how to wear saree in bohemian style and hope you already got an idea about what is the concept of bohemian wearings. This is my second article and it will give you further knowledge about bohemian fashion.

01.Bohemian Style: Materials, Patterns, Techniques and Elements

Bohemian style comes with a wide range of silhouettes and cuts, and just as many, if not more characteristic materials, patterns and techniques. As a general rule, bohemian designs incorporate natural materials in nature-occurring shades and designs inspired by art and rustic elements, plus a plethora of ethnic, folk and floral patterns. We’ve compiled a glossary of all the main bohemian elements out there, starting with the most commonly used fabrics to the most iconic prints and patterns.

Bohemian Materials

Lace – bohemian lace is usually more rustic in appearance than delicate silk lace, and more often than not, it comes in white or ivory hues;
Crochet – lace’s shabby cousin, borrowed from the interior design arena and incorporated in festival-ready crops, bags and even bikinis;
Leather – faux or genuine, in shades of natural brown or taupe and preferably worn-out;
Denim – light, dark, distressed, acid;
Suede – usually used in the creation of accessories and as a staple of boho footwear;
Wood – used for shoe platforms, bangle bracelets, beads and other jewelry pieces;
Turquoise – the most popular bohemian gem, adorning rings, earrings and necklaces;
Rattan – used in the creation of bags and shoes.

Bohemian Patterns

Trellis – a symmetrical pattern that comes in a variety of forms, from stylized ones to highly ornamental Moroccan tile-inspired designs characteristic to bohemian clothing;
Ikat – both a technique and a pattern that involves resist dyeing the fabrics prior to weaving them;
Floral – large scale, small scale, colorful or muted, bohemian florals are anything but stylized and minimalistic;
Tribal – inspired by African cultures, tribal prints are a staple in boho clothing, often found in bold and bright hues;
Kilim – Turkish rugs reinvented as winter coats, bags and vests, featuring handmade flat tapestry designs;
Paisley – originating in Persia, paisley is an exotic pattern that is highly intricate and ornamental, often featuring mysterious symbolism;
Lattice – a repetitive pattern that is not necessarily bohemian, but found often as part of boho clothing in its more intricate versions.

Bohemian Techniques

Macramé – a type of knotting technique, used to produce textiles both for interior design and clothing items, often used in the creation of vests, beach cover-ups and bags;
Tie-dye – borrowed from the hippie culture of the 60s, tie-dye is a technique used to produce groovy patterns;
Distressed – old, vintage and worn-out are trademarks of bohemian style, with distressed denim and leather being the most popular choices;
Patchwork – used in the creation of bags (either textiles or leather) or incorporated in clothing designs either as a main textile or as an applique.

Bohemian Embellishments

Embroidery – used to add additional artistic vibes to clothing and accessories;
Fringe – crafted from leather, rope or yarn and used to adorn boots, bags, jackets, vests, kimonos and more;
Pom-poms – a more recent addition to bohemian aesthetics, pompoms are used to adorn clutches, blouses and bikinis;
Studs – another embellishment used mainly on accessories and footwear, but also on outerwear;
Tassels – used as trims in clothing or as part of jewelry design;
Appliques – including crystals, sequins, beads, lace and florals, used to decorate jackets, handbags, shoes and more.

02. Bohemian Trendsetters

Bohemian style was always seen as a counterculture – until the early 2000s, that is. As a result of celebrity culture, boho style, as well as boho chic, finally achieved mainstream status in the first decade of the 21st century. With movie stars, singers, models, as well as famous celebrity designers sporting distressed denim paired with suede, maxis or flouncy floral dresses and tunics, boho style became an iconic trend in its own right.

01.First outfit

The Top

Yellow V necklines top

The Saree

Orange raffel saree

The Hairstyles

Braids – Both hippie and prairie-like braids are iconic when it comes to boho styles and whether you opt for a classic French, a simple Three-Way, a Dutch do, a Feather or a Fishtail braid, the results are sure to bring that sought-after quaint charm to your look.