Fall in Love With These 10 Gorgeous Types of Silk Sarees

1. Fall in Love With These 10 Gorgeous Types of Silk Sarees medium.com/@umang_36059/fall-in-love-with-these-10-gorgeous-types-of-silk-sarees-4fefb4efee59 May 15, 2019 Umang Maheshwari May 15 Being born and brought up in a land so diverse, we are sure the lucky ones. We are one country with every corner being completely different and unique in its style and culture. Talking of style, we have the most elegant and classy way to dress up — our traditional sarees are famous worldwide. What makes them set apart are the emotions that are attached to it. Almost every Indian household has an exceptional saree that’s been in the family for ages and represents the family’s legacy. While all sarees have a unique resplendence, silk sarees hold a special place in my heart. Each state has a different interpretation of this saree, and it looks beautiful in each and every way. Below are the 10 most famous silk sarees of India. 1. Kancheepuram Silk Saree The most popular of all, Kancheepuram silk sarees come from the south of India and comprise of three parts — the body, border and pallu. Beautiful designs using zari threads make these sarees luxurious and expensive. The contrivance, which is also famous in Bollywood, has vibrant and gracious colours that make it more attractive than ever. It’s the fabric’s ethereal shine and durability that’s made it popular across the globe. 1/13

2. Kancheepuram Saree 2. Banarasi Silk Saree These sarees originate from the city of Varanasi and consist of brocade drapes. They look very vibrant and are widely used as bridal sarees. These are one of the finest silk sarees in India and are on every bride’s list. Since they were originally crafted for royalty, each Banarasi saree is made from real gold and silver threads and takes about a year to make. 2/13

3. Banarasi Silk Sari 3. Baluchari Silk Saree 3/13

4. These rich handloom sarees come from the state of West Bengal. They are detailed by skilled craftsmen and have mythological scenes woven on the pallus which are pretty broad. It takes a week to weave these sarees. The majority of craftsmen involved in this creation are clustered in Murshidabad. 4/13

5. Baluchari Silk Saree 5/13

6. 4. Patola Silk Saree Created in Gujarat and Rajasthan, these sarees are bandhani-inspired. They follow patterns and have tie-and-dye prints. These sarees are quite intricate and are made in beautiful blends of colours. They are made using a ‘warp and weft’ technique, and around three people are needed to make this saree. Thus, taking the span of four to six months. 6/13

7. Patola Silk Saree 5. Mysore Silk Saree Named after their birth state, these handloom sarees are usually detailed with zari borders. Floral and geometric motifs are used to adorn these sarees. Mysore silk saree is considered to be the purest form of silk saree and are famous for their long-lasting sheen and durability. They represent the South Indian royalty and thus, are in great demand in South as well as North India. 7/13

8. Mysore Silk Saree 6. Chanderi Silk Saree These silk sarees hails from Madhya Pradesh and are extremely light and easy to wear. Their non-fussy nature makes them comfortable, and the light weights makes them perfect for summers. The material has a sheer texture and a luxurious feel to it. There are three variants of the Chanderi saree — Chanderi Silk Cotton, Pure Silk and Chanderi cotton. 8/13

9. Chanderi Silk Saree 7. Paithani Silk Sarees These sarees perfectly depict the richness of Maharashtra. They are very bright and catchy and use motifs inspired by nature and the Indian culture. There is a variety of Paithani silk saree, one of them having a kaleidoscope effect. It is achieved by using one colour that’s 9/13

10. woven lengthwise and another widthwise. Paithani Silk Saree 8. Muga Silk Sarees These sarees come from the verdant state of Assam. Muga means yellowish in the Assamese, and so this type of silk is golden yellow in colour. Muga sarees are expensive and one-of-a-kind. 10/13

11. Muga Silk Saree 9. Konrad Silk Sarees These sarees are also known as temple sarees as they were initially made for deities. They have wide borders and motifs and are a famous speciality of Tamil Nadu. The fabric used in these silk sarees is extremely rich and is embellished with awestruck designs. The borders, being in itself so popular, are called kampi or pettu and are also sold separately. 11/13

12. Konrad Silk Saree 10. Dharmavaram Silk Sarees 12/13

13. These sarees beautifully depict the religious culture of India through their traditional motifs. They come from Andhra Pradesh and are considered to be a staple for a bride. Take note of the pallus, that are heavy and charmed with beautiful designs. And now, you’ve read about 10 gorgeous types of Silk Sarees. Hope you fall in love with these designs, as I have. If you’re looking for more such interesting silk sarees from India, then below is a Dreamboard by HappyShappy that you’ll definitely find useful. Check it out! Dharmavaram Silk Saree 13/13