Friday 13 January 2017

Get to know about different kinds of sarees

India is a country with many different cultures and traditions. It has diversity in land, regions, languages, religions and even in clothes. When it comes to traditional Indian clothes, one thing that strikes everyone’s mind is saree. Sarees have always been part of Indian tradition. In fact, it is a precious outfit for Indian women. There is no doubt that sarees look extremely beautiful no matter in what way you rolled them up on your body. Most of the Indian states have their own specialty when it is about sarees. Hence it is clear that saree is not of single kind but of many different kinds.

From party wear to regular wear, all types of sarees you can find online. You can browse online for different saree- ranges. Sarees are different not on the basis of regions and materials only but also on the basis of designs. Here is a list of different types of sarees from which you will get the whole idea about sarees-

·         Banarasi sarees- When it comes to choose a traditional outfit for wedding ceremonies, Indian women always choose Banarasi sarees especially those women who belong to northern part of India. Banarasi sarees look completely traditional and extremely gorgeous.
·         Kanjeevaram Saree- This type of saree is originated from South India. But it is very popular across the India as well in the whole world. If you are seeking woven sarees online, the best option for you is Kanjeevaram Silk saree. The two most common designs found in Kanjeevaram sarees are Parrot and peacock.
·         Kantha Saree- The word Kantha denotes embroidery and not the material used in saree. This kind of saree consists of decorative embroidery along with running stitches. From past so many years till now, rural women from West Bengal keep themselves engaged in making Kantha embroidery. The beauty of Kantha sarees reveals the labor and hard work of these rural women.
·         Bandhani saree- Bandhani Sarees are popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. “Bandhej” is the technique used in making this kind of saree. Bandhani sarees look completely unique because of their designs. They come in different colors. Colorful look of Bandhani sarees make them more gorgeous.
·         Sambalpuri saree- “Ikat” or Sambalpuri saree is originated from Odisha. People from Odisha as well as from other regions of India are fond of wearing Sambalpuri saree.  This kind of saree is a pure handloom saree and it is available in silk, taussor and cotton.


The list mentioned above has given you information about few kinds of sarees that are most popular in India. If you are a saree lover, you must have heard about all of them. Infact you must be having most kinds of sarees in your wardrobe. No matter whether you are slim or fat, saree looks beautiful on every Indian woman. If you don’t have a saree till now, you should definitely buy one.