Find out the names of different varieties of silk made in India. Also find the names of traditional silk sarees woven in different parts of our country.
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Here are all the different kinds of sarees you can get from across the country:
1. Taant from West Bengal
A traditional saree from the land of Bengal, it's made of cotton and is the preferred daily wear outfit of many in Bengal. It's light, easy to wear, and the thick border and beautiful prints make it a must buy
2. Kasavu from Kerala
Also called Settu saree, it was traditionally only a mundu (a dhoti), a blouse and a stole that went across the blouse. A lot of old ladies still keep this style alive. The Kasavu saree is a modern version and is characterised by a thick golden border, which is woven with threads of real gold. However, keeping up with the times, it has diversified to include colours and artificial thread.
3. Kanjeevaram from Tamil Nadu
The queen of sarees, Kanjeevaram sarees are made from a traditionally woven silk from the region of Kanjeevaram. The sarees are rich in colour and texture. They are elegant, refined and graceful, all in one drape.
4. Bomkai from Odisha
Also known as the Sonepuri silk, Bomkai saree is a piece of art with ikat, embroidery and intricate thread work, all woven into one beautiful nine-yard wonder. They are available in silk and cotton, and make for a good festive wear.
5. Sambalpuri from Odisha
A traditional handwoven saree, the Sambalpuri is a delicate weave of different techniques. The threads are dyed before they are woven, making its rich colour to never fade.
6. Paithani from Maharashtra
The Paithani saree is a specialty of Aurangabad. The handwoven silk saree is grand and elegant. Its zari border, fine motifs and the recurrent peacock design is what sets this saree apart.
7. Bandhani from Gujarat
The name of the saree is derived from the word, ' bandhan', which means ties. This refers to the process of tie and dye which makes this saree. Both Gujarat and Rajasthan are known for the Bandhani saree. However, the weavers of the Khatri community of Gujarat are known as the pioneers. They practice this art exclusively to this day.
8. Muga from Assam
9. Banarasi from Varanasi
10. Pochampally from Telangana
11. Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh
12. Konrad from Tamil Nadu
13. Leheriya from Rajasthan
14. Phulkari from Punjab
15. Chikankari from Lucknow
1. Taant from West Bengal
A traditional saree from the land of Bengal, it's made of cotton and is the preferred daily wear outfit of many in Bengal. It's light, easy to wear, and the thick border and beautiful prints make it a must buy
2. Kasavu from Kerala
Also called Settu saree, it was traditionally only a mundu (a dhoti), a blouse and a stole that went across the blouse. A lot of old ladies still keep this style alive. The Kasavu saree is a modern version and is characterised by a thick golden border, which is woven with threads of real gold. However, keeping up with the times, it has diversified to include colours and artificial thread.
3. Kanjeevaram from Tamil Nadu
The queen of sarees, Kanjeevaram sarees are made from a traditionally woven silk from the region of Kanjeevaram. The sarees are rich in colour and texture. They are elegant, refined and graceful, all in one drape.
4. Bomkai from Odisha
Also known as the Sonepuri silk, Bomkai saree is a piece of art with ikat, embroidery and intricate thread work, all woven into one beautiful nine-yard wonder. They are available in silk and cotton, and make for a good festive wear.
5. Sambalpuri from Odisha
A traditional handwoven saree, the Sambalpuri is a delicate weave of different techniques. The threads are dyed before they are woven, making its rich colour to never fade.
6. Paithani from Maharashtra
The Paithani saree is a specialty of Aurangabad. The handwoven silk saree is grand and elegant. Its zari border, fine motifs and the recurrent peacock design is what sets this saree apart.
7. Bandhani from Gujarat
The name of the saree is derived from the word, ' bandhan', which means ties. This refers to the process of tie and dye which makes this saree. Both Gujarat and Rajasthan are known for the Bandhani saree. However, the weavers of the Khatri community of Gujarat are known as the pioneers. They practice this art exclusively to this day.
8. Muga from Assam
9. Banarasi from Varanasi
10. Pochampally from Telangana
11. Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh
12. Konrad from Tamil Nadu
13. Leheriya from Rajasthan
14. Phulkari from Punjab
15. Chikankari from Lucknow
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