10 most popular regional sarees across India
By Priyanka Roshan | Aug 7, 2024
National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to honor handloom weavers in the country.
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India is a diverse country with a rich cultural heritage, and each region has its own unique style of sarees.
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Here are some of the most popular regional sarees from different parts of India.
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Known for their intricate woven patterns and heavy gold or silver brocade work.
Banarasi Saree (Varanasi, Uttar pradesh)
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Kanjeevaram silk sarees are known for their rich colors, heavy borders & exquisite patterns.
Kanjivaram Saree (Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu)
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These are hand-woven double ikat sarees, in which the yarns are dyed before weaving to create intricate patterns.
Patola Saree (Patan, Gujarat)
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Bandhani sarees are tie-dyed sarees with small dots or patterns created by tying the fabric before dyeing.
Bandhani Saree (Rajasthan & Gujarat)
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Made from a blend of silk & cotton, these are known for their transparent texture, light weight, & traditional zari work.
Chanderi Saree (Chanderi, MP)
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These hand-woven sarees are made of pure silk & decorated with intricate zari work.
Paithani Saree (Maharashtra)
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These sarees are made from golden silk produced by the silkworm Antheraea assamensis.
Muga Silk Saree (Assam)
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These sarees are made using the tie-dye technique & intricate designs, showcasing the craftsmanship of the weavers.
Sambalpuri Saree (Odisha)
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These silk sarees are handwoven sarees made from wild silk & are known for their textured feel & natural colors.
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These sarees are woven with intricate scenes from epics like Ramayana & Mahabharata on the pallu of the saree.
Baluchari Saree (West Bengal)
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