A Beautiful Saga Essayed in Fabric – The Indian Sari



The Indian Sari – an epitome of Indian culture and tradition is a beautiful saga woven in fabric. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Bengal to Gujarat this unstitched garment metamorphasizes into various forms. Also, true to the fact, Indian women cannot get enough of this six-yard wonder. Saris are a must in an Indian bride’s trousseau irrespective of which religion or caste she belongs to.
An Indian beauty gets best accentuated in a sari. Come festive season, saris are a ‘must-buy’ on the shopping list of any Indian women. There are several styles of draping a sari. From the Nivi style of draping prevalent in Andhra Pradesh to the Bengali and Oriya style followed in eastern part of India, we do have the Maharsthrian, Kodava and the Malayali style to name a few.
Today, the love for this unstitched garment is best visible in the types of saris available in the market, and is a booming business too.
Check out a few styles of saris and make your pick for this festival
  • Banarasi Saris: One of the most beautiful Indian saris made in Banaras now known as Varanasi. They are best known for their heavy work of gold and silver brocade or embroidery embellishments
  • Silk Saris: These beautiful saris are a wedding or festival ‘must’. Most popular in South India, the famous silk saris are Mysore silk saris, Kanchipuram silk saris and Bhagalpur silk saris
  • Chanderi Saris: One of the most favourite saris of Indian women, Chanderi saris are made with mix of silk and cotton and are very light weight and easy to carry
  • Tant Sari: The attire from the state West Bengal, Tant sari is famous for its lightness, transparency and comfort, and its first choice of Bengali women
  • Kosa Saris: Kosa Saris is one of finest sari and gives a royal look to an Indian woman. Kosa is type of silk found in trees like sal and saja and available in different color, pattern and design
  • Nauvari Saris: Nauvari Sari is a traditional Maharashtrian sari. It’s a nine yard long traditional sari of Marwari women
  • Chiffon Saris: The Chiffon saris are most popular because of its trendy look, unique quality and easily available in numbers of colors with embroidery
  • Georgette Saris: Georgette Saris is one of the most affordable one for women and easily available vast shades with ornamental work
  • Net Saris: An all time favourite, net saris are available in nets like soft and hard net. Due to its glamorous look and comfort feel it becomes a hot wear among the young girls as well as women.
  • Bandhani Saris: The traditional bandhej sari or Bandhani sari is a form of tie and dyed practice of designing patterns on a sari. These are well famous in Rajasthan and Gujarat states.
So, what’s your pick for this festival ?

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