Online Indian embroidered stoles giving a complete traditional look to today’s grooms

When a man finally commits to a wedding, what he wears to that occasion will say almost as much as his actual vows. Finding the perfect traditional groom’s stole, therefore, should be the next item on his list. Traditional grooms stoles, which are worn draped handsomely over the shoulder on top of the sherwani, come in a variety of colors, patterns, textures, and sizes, allowing a man to express his individuality while still adhering to cultural traditions and the demands of his wallet!

Generally, the traditional groom’s stoles that go best with traditional wedding sherwanis are either gold, red, or silver. The following articles details some of the traditional grooms stoles readily available over the internet.

Traditional grooms stoles can be made from several materials, but the highest quality embroidered stoles will generally feature zari thread, which is a metallic thread which can be used in sewing but is best when used for embroidery. Zari threads are produced in factories based in Guarat and Uttar Pradesh. The shiny zari thread is referred to as chikna, and the duller version is referred to as kora.

Perhaps one of the finer and more affordable renditions of the traditional groom’s stoles is the embroidered crinkled Ghatchola stole, whose earthy maroon silk is interwoven with light white bands. The embroidered crinkled Ghatchola stole is made from silk and handcrafted by professional artisans, who are generally based in Kashmir, Lucknow, and Delhi.

Unlike the Ghatchola stole, the copper embroidered crinkled stole does not boast many interruptions in color. It is instead a flowing, mildly translucent stole that when arranged attractively on the shoulder, resembles a cascading river of gold. For the groom who prefers a more subtle but elegant look on his wedding day, the copper embroidered crinkled stole is an excellent and affordable choice.

For those who hunger for a more complicated yet solid design, the orange embroidered stole may be the perfect selection. This stole has a striking visual heft and weight, and when viewed by an observer, creates a stunning orange line along the groom’s body. A colorful selection of sequins and stones are embroidered with zari thread and arranged in a traditional diamond floral-like motif, with the largest interior stones alternating in color with each progressive floral grouping. The floral groupings are often referred to as a sitara, and they are part of a larger floral embroidery process known as a ‘salma-sitara.’

The heavily embroidered orange stole shares many qualities in common with the embroidered orange stole, although the heavily embroidered orange stole’s motif is smaller and features a more notable hint of green. This embroidered stole is another excellent example of the salma-sitara work. The smaller floral sitara, grouped within the two embroidered bands of the stole, do not emphasize geometry as heavily as those of the first embroidered orange stole, but offer another variation on the traditional sitara pattern.

Ultimately, choosing the right traditional grooms stole for one’s wedding is a fun and rewarding process. With numerous stoles to choose from, the only constraints are time, one’s budget, and how well the stole will compliment one’s sherwani. Indianmenswear.com offers the widest range of designer Indian stoles for men