Handcrafted Upcycled Sari String and Bead Necklace

How to Wear A Sari Necklace

We’ve been selling our sari necklaces for many years now. As one of our best sellers, they’re an easy, go to wardrobe staple wearable all year round at home or away. Designed to elevate outfits these conversation starters add fuss-free style and ethically created.

Over the years, I've noticed there's one question customers always ask - "how do I wear them"? So, here’s 10 ways to wear our statement sari necklaces. I hope you find this post helpful and remember this is just a guide - some rules are made to be broken!

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1) Make a statement

Statement necklaces do exactly that - make a statement. Designed to be the focus of your outfit, they elevate what you wear into a more polished, put together look. So make sure your necklace doesn’t compete with a top that has an embellished neckline or a bold and busy pattern that clashes with your sari necklace.

2) Keep your outfit simple

Choose block colours, neutrals and colours that compliment or contrast with the necklace. Avoid wearing competing patterns that distract from the necklace.

3) How to choose a necklace for your neckline

If you find it hard to decide which necklace suits you, consider what clothes you have in your wardrobe. Multi-layered necklaces look great with off-the-shoulder, strapless, v-neck, crew and scoop necked tops. Whilst long necklaces are great with shift dresses, low cut v-neck dressy tops, boat necks and t-shirts. If you’ve got a short neck, opt for a single string of beads that will elongate your neck and draw the eye down. The great thing about all the sari necklaces is that they are adjustable in length, so you could wear the six string sari necklace and tie it so it sits longer on the chest. We’ve got a wide selection of sari necklaces available online. From a simple string of beads to multi-layered versions for that wow factor.

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4) Choosing a necklace for a larger bust

If you're curvy and don't want to attract attention to a larger bust then wear a shorter necklace that falls above the bust-line. Long necklaces tend to hang off a larger bust and move around. Choosing one of our adjustable, multi-layered necklaces makes it easy for you to adjust the length of your necklace so it sits higher on the chest.

5) Keep it simple

Avoid wearing jewellery that competes with your necklace. I purposefully don’t sell earrings that match our necklaces for a reason. As statement pieces, the necklaces speak for themselves and are so beautifully handcrafted that adding earrings would just be too much. Wear small delicate earrings or simple studs to keep the focus on the statement piece.⁠

6) Sari necklaces are versatile enough for work

There’s a lot of do’s and don’ts about what jewellery you should or shouldn’t wear to work. I say, throw caution to wind and go for it! We have a lot of professionals who love our sari necklaces and wear them with chic shift dresses for a corporate and classy look. Or for that creative. laid back look just wear with jeans, a cool t-shirt and boyfriend blazer. Whether you’re dressing for client facing meetings, rushing around in a busy office or working the boardroom, our sari necklaces are great for helping you stand out and express your own distinct sense of style.

7) All year round style

Wear a sari necklace to add texture to your autumn/winter wardrobe and vibrant colour to your summer outfits. Sari necklaces are made to last and one aspect of being sustainable is not having to update your necklace as the seasons change. Because our sari necklaces are made from upcycled sari’s, they’re colourful, multi-tonal and have a beautiful silky texture. As we begin to wrap up in the winter months, it’s all about layering. What better way to add texture and layers to your winter wardrobe than with an artisan made sari necklace.

8) How to look super-polished

For a polished and well put-together look that’s cohesive - a sari necklace can help you do just that. The trick is to keep your outfit simple and chic. Match one part of your outfit to the necklace, add a gorgeous plain bag and tie a scarf around the bag that blends with your necklace. It’s a great easy trick to bring your outfit together!

9) The perfect wardrobe staple

For a great laid back weekend look, wear a sari necklace over your favourite t-shirt with a pair of jeans, throw on some boots and a stylish, fitted leather jacket.

10) Wear a sari necklace with a sari

For those of you who wear sari’s and asian clothing, it’s a beautiful salute to the iconic sari and plays perfect homage to how six yards of elegance has transformed peoples lives . Throughout, the history of the Indian sub-continent, the sari has been reused, recycled and upcycled in countless ways to make everything from clothes, quilts, bags and scarves. There’s nothing more elegant and symbolic than wearing a sari necklace with a sari. For those of you who dare to bare, tie your sari necklace around your waist and let the beads hang on the side of your hip.

Artisans making sari necklaces

Whichever way you wear our sari necklaces, we hope you get many years of joy out of them. Handcrafted by marginalised artisans, each one enables disempowered makers to a wage that is double the minimum or market average. With access to health and education, they can look forward to a more stable future.

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10 Ways To Wear A Statement Sari Necklace