Though the art of weaving silk saris were originated about 200 years back in Southern parts of India, the demand for silk in India ensured that the art of weaving this textile was spread all across the country. One of the places, where the process was replicated and Silk Sari’s were woven is Bengal.This shiny and lustrous fabric was developed and manufactured in bulk at the Murshidabad Silk Hub of Bengal. Needless to say, the silk produced from this region was referred to as the Murshidabad Silk Saree.

1. Murshidabad Silk Saree – Pride of Bengal
Though the art of weaving silk saris were originated about 200 years
back in Southern parts of India, the demand for silk in India ensured
that the art of weaving this textile was spread all across the country.
One of the places, where the process was replicated and Silk Sari’s were
woven is Bengal.This shiny and lustrous fabric was developed and
manufactured in bulk at the Murshidabad Silk Hub of Bengal.
Needless to say, the silk produced from this region was referred to as
the Murshidabad Silk Saree.
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2. Types of Silk Sari

3. Block prints
Murshidabad silk is often used to make block print saris. As the name
suggests it is basically printed attire where the motifs are in the form of
blocks. These motifs can be in the form of patterns, shapes or other
figurines. The art of using block prints on silk is quite predominant in
the eastern parts of India. Bengal is famous for its block prints that
adorn the silk saree.
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4. Matka Silk
This is another variant of Bengal
Silk. This particular variant of
Bengal Silk is slightly thick and
coarser than the others. The
woven attires are generally stiff
in nature and ideal for a formal
wear as it drapes very well and
has a stiff look about it.
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5. Applique Sari
Applique Silk Sari is another
famous type of silk sari found in
the Bengal Region. This Sari is
mainly a silk fabric adorned
with colorful cut outs of other
fabric. Here the patterns are not
printed on the silk. Rather the
patterns or hand embroidery
are done on other fabrics and
then they are cut in a way that
the cut out is stitched on the silk
fabric.

6. KanthaStitch
Bengal is famous for its Kantha Stitch
Sari. This is a special type of hand stitch
that is used to make beautiful
embroidered bridal sarees patterns all
over the sari. Generally, these
kanthasari’s are an expensive variant
and are mostly made on silk fabric
alone. The kantha work or the
embroidery on the silk fabric is often
done in contrast colors, so that the hand
embroidery is highlighted and
prominent.

7. Murshidabad Silk Saree
They are well known amongst the saree lovers circuit. They are synonymous with
being of the best quality and are supposed to be easy to maintain. These are known
to lustrous and are available in a plethora of options and price range. The cost of
saree depends on the quality of fabric and the work on it.
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