Home Decor from old silk sarees that are fraying and falling apart.

I am not a hoarder, but I love hoarding different things. One of them being Vintage sarees and saree bits. I wanted to turn them into some home decor accessories that can be preserved forever.

[@childearth4039]

Indian fabrics are so beautiful. Good to see this beauty repurposed.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Yes :)

[@BCTS]

Thank you. I just inherited a few of my Mom's silk sarees. I'm going to make a wall hanging with it.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

I would love to see it when you do.

[@AviyalJay]

Great ideas! Never thought I could give a new life to old sarees this way. Tysm❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

You are welcome

[@geetajathar7593]

Good idea to use old sarees.Only thing is that we should use the sarees to cover our precious book collection instead of notebooks.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you. The purpose of this video is to give ideas. You can use it anyway you want.

[@mdebasree9]

Liked the saree framing idea most, it really looks nice

[@hemanginijain1436]

Loved the framing idea most!

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@SaadyaCreations]

Loved the Saree frame and the jewelry box ideas...both are wonderful Diy usage ideas ❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sarayubala3251]

Saree framing idea is 👍, but covering simple note books not worthy. Can cover bhagavadgita, ramayan like books , covering book box, jewellery box gives more value

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Since these sarees are worn, I know there will be so many people who will be offended if I cover a Bhagwat Gita with it. My mom and my husband will be the first. But yes, a jewelry box would be great. I will try to find one. Thank you for the suggestions.

[@bhuvanalakshmi5584]

Nice ideas! I'm honestly shocked at the number of comments that seem to be criticising you for sharing these ideas. If the alternative was just disposing off these saris, any use they are put to instead is an upgrade. Of course there may be other ways to use them, but people seem to be oddly offended as if you have "disrespected" the saris somehow...

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you. I don't bother about the negative comments. A psychological study suggests that the anonymity of the internet gives a lot of people the courage to shit on the internet for personal amusement. 😊

[@shivaleelapatil9688]

Repupose it using on top of another plain cloth or lining cloth and make table runner or use it on pillows or curtain borders etc

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

This will work for sarees that are not falling apart. For the ones that are fraying, turning them into home decor that is used or handled every day, they will fray more.

[@actualangel5133]

Loved saree framing idea and the designer notebook idea too… Very creative.👌👌👌👌❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@anjanar6039]

Loved the benares saree art and border on the box! Thanks❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

My pleasure 😊

[@tinaazbamboat9252]

I HAVE ONE SUGGESTION FOR OLD Saree borders... Make Thella type evening wear Purses 👛....

[@reddyshashireddy]

Saree pallu framing idea is adorable 🤩💙❤️

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

It looks so good. The video doesnt do any justice to how pretty it looks.

[@vidya1031]

Very beautiful! I've been searching around for elegant ways to resure pattu sarees and your ideas are great! Please post more ideas where a grand traditional pallu can be reused.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@user-yx6no6hl4m]

Saw ur video while scrolling with no purpose , but found a ur video nd really liked it ❤plz come up with more ideas

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much ❤️ you have no idea how supported this makes me feel. I sometimes find my ideas silly, but I know there is someone out there who will like them, so I post it anyway. Thank you again. 💓

[@gowrishetty7485]

Nice ❤ i had pasted a brocade pallu on top of a table ,even that looked awesome

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Sounds great! I would love to see a picture.

[@vandanaporwal5719]

In complete awe of your creativity Do share some more ideas Just loved it

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

thank you so much Vandana. Really appreciate you leaving a comment. I will most definitely share more ideas.

[@arpitabal17]

Super creative. .loved every idea. .few I have done but few u added to my list. .Thank a lot..❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much 😊

[@artfromsoul2166]

very useful idea to use precious memorable sarees.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much

[@PB-um1ic]

Video was very interesting one come up with more ideas❤❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you, I will

[@surakshakumar9412]

Fabulous.... Love the framing idea.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thanks so much!

[@sapnamelanta2381]

Such beautiful fabric pieces covered for trashy notebooks...😢very sad ...I have photo framed my grandmothes and mother's sarees now It proudly adorns the walls of our house and no I have not cut them ....I folded them in such a way that the beautiful design part is highlighted....

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Its wonderful that you have been able to frame your maternal sarees. The purpose of these videos is to turn ideas into action ans in the process spark more ideas. And I don't find school notebooks trashy. They are affordable and accessible to most people.

[@neelimashende4178]

Wow… can you share photo(s)?

[@vasukanjee6582]

Ag shame 😢the elephant is gone! 😭

[@seemamiskin7783]

Very nice thanks to share its a very use full

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Most welcome 😊

[@ashishagrawal9285]

Superb....Even I have a thought of framing Ammaji's old saree border 😁😁

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

🤩 let's do it together ❤️

[@HobbyholicDiaries]

Great ideas to use sarees! Thanks for sharing dear 🤗 I am gonna try these😊 Best wishes to you ❤ Stay happy and connected 💞💞

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shiranirajapakse7512]

Such lovely ideas. I've been hanging onto some really old sarees of my mother and grandmother and was trying to come up with ideas for them. Instead of book covers which will last only as long as there's space to write in them, why not add the fabric to file covers. Those are longer lasting.

[@nirupachadha6345]

Exactly what I do. I get files and paste the lovely fabrics on them. They become easy to identify nice and pretty attractive.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thanks a really good idea.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

That's a great idea! What I aim to do with these videos is to spark ideas so people can try their own versions.

[@anitasaini5121]

Awesome ideas dear , going to use some as I have some borders 😍😍😍

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@preethijerome4858]

Ur ideas are very creative. Come up with more ideas.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

I will try my best! Thank you so much ❤️

[@docpadma]

I have sarees of my mother and grandmother who are both deceased. I would love more ideas of framing them . can you share more and frame ideas where you can change the sarees in the frame from time to time

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

I would love to create a video for that. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@NPPREMA]

Loved the framed pallu

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you

[@samruddhidewari7620]

Loved the idea.❤

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you! 😊

[@arundathishiggaon6494]

Wow ! Lovely ideas 🤗🤗

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much.

[@rekhathakore9366]

Beautiful and creative

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much 😊

[@drelizaanam]

Good video on sticking fabric on paper. But the results good be more sophisticated. Specially notebooks: the fabric would collect so much dirt. Would have had a thin layer of plastic or something else to protect it. Combination of a western teddy bear and silk is also weird.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thanks for the tips!

[@archanamathur1230]

Wow very beautiful

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you

[@Afaq-vw6hm]

Good ideas except the book binding. Once those books are finished you throw it away. It would have been better to make a reusable book cover

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thanks for the tips! The purpose of the video is only to provide ideas. You can take the idea and use it on anything you want.

[@kanupriyachauhan17]

I had made the curtains and framed the pallu with beautiful traditional story

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

That's a great idea! I would love to see.

[@chandraram7689]

Beautiful ideas

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you! 😊

[@deepagaikwad2858]

Covering The Ramayana and Bhagvat Gita is nice but not not books

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

In the south we dont use worn fabric for any religious things. Only new sarees are used.

[@rekhadandge605]

Very good ideas!🎉

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@varalekshmyraghavan3997]

Why stick on note books? If its a tray or wooden box , or teapoy/stool, it is going to stay good.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Well, its an idea. You can use it on anything you want. The only reason I share these ideas is so they spark more ideas in people.

[@rinkughosh4333]

I have restored old banarasi or any other saree which have great sentimental value... The borders nd pallus can b highlited nd repaired nd then can b transfered on a new fabric of ones choice. choice.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

I would love to know the process of restoration. Do you do it yourself or is it a service?

[@world-of-susan.]

Great!

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

thank you.

[@kruthikaramesh6726]

Won't the fabric become rough/thick because of the glue...? Was wondering if hemming it to the cardboard would be a better option? As usual! Love your videos! 😊

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Yes it will. But also these are sarees that are falling apart. And having them evenly glued to a surface keeps the structural integrity of the piece. Hemming them could work, but could also sag and crumble I feel. But worth a try.

[@kalyanisalunke4588]

So beautiful 😊❤️❤️

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you! 😊

[@easedlife8248]

Very nice 😊

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thanks 😊

[@sonaltanpure]

amazing idea. where do you get the frame from?

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Thank you ❤️ the frame is from Ikea. Its called Ribba, and is 2ft x 3ft.

[@meenaiyer4364]

Preeti u can try curtains from these sarees also

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

These are extremely fragile Meena. I don't think they will survive the wear and tear of a curtain. I do love the idea of them being curtains though.

[@jagmohanlohia6769]

Saree bekar kar diya❤@saree ke sunder un voluptuous lifafe bags bana sakte hai

[@ashr6486]

Thank you

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

You're welcome

[@sanjivanijaykar6972]

They are not boring notebooks 😮

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

OK.

[@chandamathur7852]

Wrong method, destroying precious art. Superimposing the zari sarees on new fabric is the way. High end saree shops do it. Ranas in jaipur do it.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Ok thank you

[@chandamathur7852]

@@preethiprabhudotcom paper fusing is used for backing fabric,not glue and paper.its available in sareefall shops/ Amazon

[@sarayubala3251]

Can you provide details

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

I understand what you mean. But fusing needs medium to slightly high heat. Pure silk needs low heat, and I feel the heat will be too much for it to fuse. I will try for sure.

[@NPPREMA]

Not all borders and pallus can be superimposed on other sarees. Some old silks become too delicate and prone to splitting

[@jagmohanlohia6769]

Table runners bana sakte hai bed ke liye kuch bana sakte hai

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Haan. Thank you. Will try some.

[@rashmichoudhry3161]

Make designer gift bags in same way

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

These sarees wont hold being handled often.

[@chandraram7689]

I do the scereens

[@vijayadewan7065]

you could have fused it with beautiful coloured fusing---why paper

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Fusing needs medium heat and silk sarees can't handle it.

[@parulkothari-xs7pl]

How can super net sarees be used which are almost tearing

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

Have never worked with a net saree. Will try a few ideas if I find one.

[@niranjanas5946]

Why to waste sarees.if you are bored pls donate.

[@preethiprabhudotcom]

The sarees are tearing and are of no use. I don't think you read the caption or saw the video before commenting.

[@jagmohanlohia6769]

Saree bekar kar diya