India unique style of Sarees Collection The world today knows the Indian Saree as the traditional. Sarees are timeless and classic. They are worn for different occasions ranging from religious ceremonies to weddings. Every state of India has its unique style of Sarees. The fabrics of the cloth may be of different types such as cotton, silk, linen, khadi or a mixture of fibers. In order to understand the many types of Sarees from all around India, the following list has been compiled: 1. Banarasi Silk Saree The elegant yet royal Banarasi Silk Saree hails from the holy city of Varanasi. Originally worn by royalty alone, today many choose this Saree to make a style statement. This is a popular choice for brides also in North India.
2. Kanjeevaram Saree The Kanjeeveram looks similar to the Banarasi silk but is seen in more number of bright and vibrant colours, shades and hues. The Saree has thick, contrast borders, and it designs are usually checks, florals or temple patterns.
3. Assam Silk Saree This silk is glossy and the sheen of this Saree is unbeatable. The Saree also has a lot of thread work and is one of the more expensive Sarees.
4. Bhagalpuri Silk Saree The Bhagalpuri Sarees are vibrant Tussar silk Sarees from Bhagalpur, Bihar. They are usually worn with traditional jewellery. They have a special dyeing technique which sets them apart and boast of fine print and quality fabrics.
5. Nauvari Saree The Nauvari Sarees are a bright pop of colour which is very popular among the women of Maharashtra. These Sarees have intricate designs on bright backgrounds.
6. Dhakai Saree The Dhakai Sarees have rich heritage and originally come from Dhaka, Bangladesh. These Sarees are very popular now in West Bengal. The Dhakai is a cotton Saree and is simple, light, elegant and easily available
7. Kasavu Saree The Saree comes in two types. One is a simple sette Saree as described above. This is worn by women. Younger girls often wear the Sette Mundu which is a two piece set consisting of the mundu (bottom half), and the stole which is draped like a half Saree.
8. Panchampalli Saree These stylish Sarees are also called Pochampalli Ikat Sarees and they hail from the Nalgonda district in Telengana. They are usually of a silk cotton mixture and have geometric patterns and intricate motifs.
9. Gota Saree The Gota Saree is a popular choice of many fashionistas today. Many celebrities are also seen wearing it. It is a glamorous Saree and its specialty is an intricate lace border that is attached to the edges of the Saree. Different kinds of jewellery can go with it as the Saree favors an experimental look.
10. Kalamkari Saree This is an extremely popular Saree choice in India, well loved by many women. The kalam refers to a pen and khari literally means art.
11. Patola Saree They are handloom Sarees with bold colors and strong geometric patterns that immediately grab your attention. These Sarees compliment those with strong personalities as they make a bold style statement.
12. Taant Saree The Taant Saree is a simple yet classy Saree worn by many women from West Bengal. They are the preferred daily outfit for many of them as they are lightweight, easy to wear and handle and comfortable.
13. Sambalpuri Saree These earthy and classy Sarees are traditionally hand woven from Orissa. The patterns are weaved through different techniques and the threads are dyed before they are worn to give them rich color. These Sarees are often made of tussar, silk, or soft cotton.