9 types of sarees every Indian women must have in her wardrobe

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9 Types Of Sarees Every Indian
Woman Must Have In Her
Wardrobe

No other garment can make a
woman look so sophisticated,
poised and versatile. And when
it comes to sarees, India has
the widest choice to offer. From
Kashmir to Kanyakumari,
Gujarat to Manipur, sarees are
what makes a woman look
beautiful. Each and every state
has its own signature sarees
and each of them is oh so
beautiful!
Overview

Made in Varanasi, these silks are the finest and one of the
most precious sarees of India.
Fine silk woven with gold and silver brocade or zari, these
sarees are characterized by intricate Moghul inspired designs
of floral or foliate motifs, flowers, leaves, etc.
Depending on the complication of designs, a saree can take
15 days to 6 months to weave
They originated in the 17th century when silk weavers from
Gujrat migrated to Varanasi. Though excellency was achieved
in 19th century by the Mughals.
4 varieties of Banarasi Sarree fabric wise - Pure Silk, Organza
with zari and silk, Georgette and Shattir. Jangla, Tanchoi,
Vaskat, Butidar, Cutwork and Tissue as per design
Banarasi Silk

Made in Kota, Rajasthan, these sarees are lightweight and ideal for the summer. The
threads are woven on a traditional pit loom in a manner which produces square
check patterns on the fabric.
These checks are commonly known as ‘Khats’.
The fabric is made by mixing onion juice and rice paste to the yarn.
Kota Sarees

Crepes are woven with a
hard twist with specific
techniques which add to
its drape and sheen.
Their wrinkle free
characteristic makes
them the primary choice
for office wear.
Due to the nature of the
fabric, the fall of crepe
sarees is excellent. The
best part is, due to the
nature of the fabric, it
makes you look thinner.
Pure Crepes

Georgettes
 Georgettes are types of crepes, but
with a dull finish.
 These are made from Silk with
twisted yarns having crinkly surface
made by alternating S & Z twist
yarns
 They are named after the famous
French dressmaker of the early 20th
century Georgette de la Plante.

 Originating in the small town of Bhagalpur beside
the river Ganga, Bhagalpuri silk sarees are made
with a special dying style.
 Bhagalpur was home to hundreds of silk craftsmen
about 200 years ago. Today Bhagalpur has over
35000 weavers with more than 25000 looms.
 The Bhagalpuri silks are extremely famous in
foreign countries, especially in the UK.
 These silks are available in various designs from
block patterns to temples to embroideries.
Bhagalpuri Silk

Tapeta were originally woven in Italy, France and Japan. Today,
India is one of the largest producers of Tapeta in the world.
Currently most of the production is happening through
powerlooms and production happens mainly in Bangalore.
Apart from India, China is a large producer of Tapeta followed
by various countries in South East Asia.
The richness of texture coupled with the intricate weaving work
makes each saree stand out from the other. You can find a large
variety of these sarees today - from traditional zaree boarders
to embroideries with beads and crystals.
Tapeta Silk

 Kanchipuram silks are a type of rich silk sarees made in
Kanchipuram. The sarees are weaved with pure
mulberry silk threads which is produced in South India.
 The zari on the silks comes from Gujarat. Three
different kinds of shuttles are used for weaving each
Kanchipuram saree. The weaver works on the right side
while his aide works on the left side.
 When the pallu needs to be woven in a different colour,
the pallu is woven differently and then the same is
attached to the rest of the saree.
 Kanchipuram sarees often have woven pallus with
paintings from Ramayana, Mahabharata or even Ravi
Verma. They have contrasting borders.
Kanchipuram Silk

Velvet Sarees
 Velvet is a type of woven fabric where threads are evenly distributed through a
short dense pile giving it a soft luscious feel. The fabric is made either from
synthetic or natural fibre.
 The history of velvet dates back to 1399 when King Richard II of England indicated
that his body should be covered with velvet after his death.
 It is woven on a special loom with two thicknesses of the material at the same
time. Then the two pieces are cut apart to create the piling effect and the two
fabrics are wound on separate rolls.

Tussar Silk
 The silk is cool and is porous, which
makes it wearable in summer although it
is silk.. Depending on the material, tussar
silks are found in various forms Katia,
Ghhichha, Thigh reeled and machine
reeled. With further permutation and
combination, two different varieties of silk
are found - Tussar Ghicha and Mulberry
Ghicha.
 Currently, Bhagalpur produces the
maximum number of tussar silk in India. A
single tussar silk saree takes around 3
days to complete.
 Tussar silk is produced from the larvae of
various species of silkworms, which live
in trees within wild forests. This is why,
Tussar silks are often called Wild silk.

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