10 Types of Indian Sarees You Don’t Want to Miss Out
Kanchipuram Sarees
Kanchipuram Sarees
Popularly known as Kanjivaram Sarees are handloomed by weavers in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, using mulberry silk threads and are expensive in comparison of other Sarees. It is the popular wedding option for South India people.This type of Saree is famous for their contrasting wide borders, intricate zari embroidery and traditional designs. If you don't have this Saree... wait no more!....Purchase it now..
Banarasi Sarees
Banarasi Saree is a Saree made in Varanasi, a city which is also called as Banaras. The Sarees are made of finely crafted with silk and intricate design. Banarasi Saree are finest among other sarees and are popular for their gold and silver zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery.
Gadwal Sarees
Known primarily for their zari, Gadwal sarees are
traditional Indian sarees that find their origin in Gadwal, Telangana. Usually featuring cotton base and silk pallu/border, these sarees are extremely light and can be folded to the size of a match box – no, really. Don’t you want ‘em even more now?
Pochampally Sarees
Adorned for their traditional geometric patterns, these sarees also hail from the Telangana state. Traditionally made of cotton, silk and sico, Pochampally sarees are graced by Air India’s air hostesses. Even the Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai sported a Pochampally saree on her D-day.
Venkatagiri Sarees
Hailing from Venkatagiri, Andhra Pradesh, these sarees are traditionally made of cotton and are adorned for their fine zari embroidery. Worn on special occasions, Venkatagiri sarees are a priceless possession.
Bomkai Saree
Also known as Sonepuri sari, a Bomkai saree is a unique woven sari from Odisha. The original weaving is made in low-count cotton yarn which is generally heavy, coarse and dyed in intense colours.
Sambalpuri Saree
Sambalpuri or ‘Ikat’ is the pride of Odisha. This pure handloom sarees is available in cotton, silk, and Taussor.
Bandhani Saree
This famous saree popular in Rajasthan and Gujarat involves tie and dye technique. Also called ‘Bandhej’, it involves plucking the cloth with the fingernails into several tiny bindings, that end up forming a figurative design. A Bandhani saree stands out for its unique and colourful look which makes it apt for the Indian summer.
Kota Jali
Kota is a famous place in Rajasthan that is popular for Kota Jali or Kota Darai sarees. Light-weight and transparent, these sarees are made in small villages in and around Kota. Being airy in nature, they are ideal for summers and drape around you gracefully. The weaves have different yarn gauges creating a checkered graph like pattern called ‘Khats’. Besides the cotton version, you can also experience Kota in silk.
Kanjeevaram Saree
This is a type of south Indian sarees that is not only popular in India, but also across the world. Kanjeevaram or Kanchipuram sarees stands out owing to its gold dipped silver thread that is woven on the silk. Known for their durability, the silk base of these sarees is thicker than any other silk saree. Peacock and parrot is a common design motif found in Kanjeevaram sarees.