In this modern era when our style statements and trends are changing with the blink of an eye, the classic saree avtar is still evergreen. And even if you aren’t much of a saree lover you are supposed to wear it for few days after your wedding. In India saree holds much of a cultural and traditional value rather than it being just some fashionable ethnic attire. For carrying this thing in an elegant way one needs to have the complete knowledge of all of its varieties in India and in how many styles it is draped.
Though there are a lot of draping styles as it can vary from place to place, the main ones are Pleated Saree Drape, the one which has its pleats pinned with the blouse. The next one is the casually floating one. Another famous style is the lehenga style in which a single plate is arranged systematically around your waistline. The other regional styles are the Gujrati style, Bengali style, and the Maharashtrian style. This list can go on and on as there are more than 80 saree draping variations in India.
Now let’s know how many types of sarees are available in the market and how you can flaunt yourself in it.
The saree gets its name from the Chanderi town of Madhya Pradesh as it is made with pure silk and the cotton produced in the town. The saree is decorated with silver and gold brocade. This light-weighted saree can be worn on any small pooja. You can accessorize it a bit with bangles and jhumka.
This saree is made in Sambalpur of Odisha. This saree is embroidered with a unique regional design that is original and depicts the flavor of Odisha. The fabric of this saree is carefully woven on a handloom thus making it a precious one.
The net sarees come with a number of patterns. Different types of work are done on then and different qualities of net are also used in making them. These are the fancy ones and can be worn in any type of party.
This saree is considered auspicious on some occasions. It is quite heavy and is known for its Gold and Silver Zari work. As the name suggests this one has its origin from Banaras and is made of pure woven silk. This saree is very much in demand all over India as it brings grace to the personality of the owner. With simple golden earrings you can carry it well.
These are the daily wear sarees. Due to its comfortable and light cloth you can easily carry it even on a hot summer day. The Tant saree is traditionally made by the weavers of Bengal and thus is often referred as the Bengali Saree.
These lightweight sarees are made from gently drawn out cotton, silk or manufactured synthetic fibres, and woven in the decent plain weave style. They are among the most popular sarees that are worn in India. The fabric is such that it highlights your figure beautifully.
This is the traditional Marathi 9 yard saree worn in the typical Maharatrian dhoti style. It is also referred as the Nauvari Saree. Nauvari sarees are usually made up of cotton and worn without a petticoat. This attire is a cultural symbol of Maharashtra and is worn on every big or small traditional festivity.
This saree also comes in the category of the light weighted sarees. Made from silk with highly twisted yarns, the georgette sarees are available in heavy colors and solid prints. It can highlight you at any ceremony or function. The kundan jewelry set will look amazing with this saree.
This saree is particularly worn in Kerela. The ladies in Kerela consider it pious and wear it on all the traditional fest. The saree usually is made of white or cream colour and has two pieces of cloth.
These sarees are the most happening and colorful sarees of India. They are made with the tie and dye technique and are decorated with many beautiful stones and other shiny things. The Bandhani saree can be worn in any function. The ladies usually pair it with Bhor, i.e. round-shaped mangtika.
This is a double ikat saree, i.e. a technique in which both warp and the weft are resist-dyed prior to weaving. It is the toughest technique thus making the Patola saree the most expensive ones. It is made from silk in Patan, a town in Gujarat. In the ancient times these sarees were only worn by the royal families.
This saree is also called as the Kanchipuram silk saree as it is made from the pure mulberry silk in the Kanchipuram region of Tamil Nadu. It is worn on the special occasions as it is traditionally very important to the place. The Government of India recognized it as a Geographical indication officially since the year 2005-06.
Phulkari is an art of the Punjab region. This unique style of embroidered saree is worn on big functions in Punjab. This depicts the community culture of Punjabis. The colour of this saree is usually red and its various other shades.
The chikan work is the traditional embroidery art of Lucknow. This is a light weight saree suitable for daily basis as well as small decent outings. Any fabric like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, net is used in the making of this saree.
Made with the finest quality of silk this saree fall under the category of the most expensive ones. It belongs to the Paithan town of Aurangabad. The zari work on the sarees makes it more sophisticated and beautiful.
Rajasthan weavers do special metallic embroidery known as the Gota work. The sarees with such embroideries on it are worn on festivals or at weddings in Rajasthan.
These are some sarees which you must know about before you enter the house of your in-laws. The western culture is slowly making its roots grow strong day by day and so are their dresses and if we talk about facts the western clothing range is indeed very comfortable to wear and carry, but the elegance and grace which a saree can add to your personality, no other cloth can. After all saree perfectly defines the aura of an Indian woman.
In addition to it, many families are still very much under the influence of Indian culture and value and so if you are getting hitched to a guy with such a tradition loving family, you might have to be in a saree all the times. But don’t worry now you know about huge varieties of saree, you have plenty of options to choose from. So, don’t stop yourself from exploring them and you never know, in the near future you can also turn out to be a saree lover and might feel at ease while wearing it.
