Sarees are deeply rooted in the fashion history of India and play a significant role in its heritage too. These beautiful nine yards vary from each state in India and has their own charm, craftsmanship, and grace in printing and weaving a saree. Let’s check out 12 Authentic Silk Sarees from the different States Of India that are known for their signature quality and style.
Kanchivaram Silk From Tamilnadu
Kanchipuram or Kanchivaram silk sarees, made of pure silk are traditional and rich-looking with zari of silk threads dipped in liquid gold and silver. These are a must in every South Indian woman’s wardrobe for any grand occasion.
Kalamkari From Andhra Pradesh
Colourful and complex, Kalamkari patterns are recognizable by their distinct drawing style that is inspired by ancient art forms translated on fabric using natural dyes. Kalamkari sarees are available in both hand-painted and printed designs.
Kasavu Sarees From Kerala
The Kasavu saree was traditionally only a mundu(dhoti), a blouse and a stole that went across the blouse. It is characterised by a thick golden border, which is woven with threads of real gold. But in recent times, it has been diversified to include colourful thread works.
Sambalpuri From Odisha
The Sambalpuri saree has beautiful ikkat patterns embroidered over it and it is traditionally made in a way that the threads are dyed and then woven. It is available in both silk and cotton fabrics.
Pochampally Silk Saree From Telangana
Panchampalli sarees or Pochampalli has intricate geometric patterns that are made with the Ikat style of dyeing and are rich in color. They are woven with a blend of silk and fine cotton.
Paithani From Maharashtra
The Paithani saree is a beautiful blend of nature and design which is achieved by weaving two different-colour silk thread together. The borders have diagonal square patterns and the pallu has a peacock design which makes the combination exquisite.
Bandhani From Gujarat
The exotic Bandhani sarees comprise of light coloured dancing dots on a vast contrasted expanse which are made using the tie-dye technique, usually in chiffon fabric.
Banaras Silk Saree From Varanasi
The royal Banarasi sarees are known for their gold and silver zari designs and motifs that are woven with intricate details. These sarees come in silk and stand out for their richness and grandeur.
Muga Silk Saree From Assam
The Muga silk saree is a variation of Assam silk saree and it is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish-golden tint with a glossy texture.
Chanderi Silk Saree
Chanderi silk sarees originated from Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. Chanderi sarees are weaved with pure silk and cotton. These silk sarees are woven with soft pastel colours and jari butis and this gives the saree its charm.
Patola
Patola silk sarees are pure silk royal sarees that are hand-dyed in natural dyes. These sarees are mostly woven with motifs of parrots, flowers, elephant figures.
Dhakai Jamdani
Dhakai Jamdani saree art of textile weaving has its roots in Dhaka, Bangladesh. meaning vase. The name is suggestive of the beautiful floral motifs on these sarees.This saree is now woven in Bengal. It is one of the favourite sarees of Bengalis in all occasions.
