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30 Types of Regional and Traditional Sarees From India

Sari or Saree is a traditional female garment with various styles of draping, varying from five to nine yards in length. There are more than 80 recorded ways to wear a sari, Nivi style is the most common and there are more than 30 types of regional sarees found in India.



There are more than 30 types of sarees available in India they are Banarasi Silk Sarees, Kasheeda saree, Khun Saree, Kasuti Sarees, Chanderi Sarees, Tant Sarees, Kanjeevaram Sarees, Assam Silk Sarees, Batik Print Sarees, Tussar silk Sarees, Assam Muga silk sarees, Dhakai Jamdani Sarees, Panchampalli Sarees, Mysore Silk Saree, Cotton Sarees, Patola Sarees, Leheriya Sarees, Maheshwari Sarees, Mundum Neriyathum, Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees, and Pattu Sarees.


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Types of Regional and Traditional Sarees of India


Types of traditional wedding Sarees for Indian women include kanjeevaram wedding sari, Banarasi wedding sari, sambalpuri wedding sari, Assam silk, gota sari, Resham sari, Zardosi sari, paithani sari, Bomkai Sarees, bandhani sari, and neriyathum sari.



There are various styles of sari draping, Nivi style originated from Andhra Pradesh and is the most common in India along with Nauvari from Maharashtra. The drape varies from five to nine yards Sarees and more than 80 recorded ways are there in several different styles and regions.


30 Types of Regional and Traditional Sarees From India





Banarasi Saree is made in Varanasi and is known for its gold and silver zari. The sarees are made of finely woven silk and are among the finest sarees in India.




Tant Saree is a traditional Bengali style saree made by the weavers and meant for daily use. Tant saree is the most comfortable saree for the hot Indian summer.




Chanderi Saree is made in Chanderi town of Madhya Pradesh, produced from pure silk, chanderi cotton, and silk cotton. Chanderi sari is also known for gold and silver brocade. Shop here



Sambalpuri Saree is a traditional Handloom sarees, produced in Sambalpur and the nearby district of Odisha. The Sambalpuri sari reflects an original style of craft made from fabric woven on a hand loom. Shop here




Kasta Sari also referred to as Nauvari is the traditional Marathi style of sari, a single nine-yard sari that is worn very similarly to the Maharashtrian dhoti. Shop here



Chiffon Sarees are lightweight fabric sarees made purely from silk. These sarees are one of the most appealing attire for Indian women. Shop here



Georgette Sarees are also lightweight attire made from silk with highly twisted yarns. These sarees are made in solid colors and prints. Shop here



Kosa Sarees are one of the most popular sarees in India, available in different colors, patterns, and designs. Kosa silk is produced from larvae of several species of silkworms in Chhattisgarh. Shop here



Net Sarees are made with a fabric with open spaces and come in different varieties. Different weaving patterns can be used for different kinds of netting. shop here



Bandhani is a tie-dye textile process and the technique, variety, and color used in Bandhana are highly decorated. Bandhani Sarees are being sold all over India, especially during the festive and wedding seasons. shop here



Kasavu Sarees from Kerala are the traditional clothing of women in the state, especially during the festival and wedding seasons. The Kasavu Sarees are traditionally white or cream and consist of two pieces of cloth. Shop here



Patola Saree is a double ikat sari made from silk in Patan of Gujarat. These saris are the most popular and very expensive, once worn only by royal and aristocratic families.


Kanjeevaram Saree is weaved from pure mulberry silk thread, made by the weavers of Kancheepuram. Kanchipuram Sarees has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India.



Kalamkari Sarees are produced in many different regions of South India and There are two distinctive styles of kalamkari art in India – the Srikalahasti style and the Machilipatnam style.



Paithani Sarees are made from very fine silk, and produced in Paithan town in Aurangabad. Paithani variety of Sarees is considered one of the richest saris in India.



Muga Sarees are produced in Assam from wild Muga silks, Pat, and warm Eri silk. Muga silk was recognized as a protected geographical indication and used in products like saris, mekhalas, and chadors.



Puttapaka Sarees made in Puttapaka village of Nalgonda district in Telangana. These Sarees are known for their unique Puttapaka tie and dye style and closely resemble Sambalpuri saree.



Pochampally Sarees are made of one of the ancient Ikat weaving with traditional geometric patterns. Air India cabin crew wear specially designed pochampally silk sarees.



Gadwal Sarees is registered as one of the geographical indications from Telangana and is most notable for the best Zari on the saris. These saris have been popular and consist of a cotton body with silk pallu.



Konrad Sarees also known as Temple Sarees are well-known sarees from South India, originating from Tamil Nadu. These sarees were originally woven for temple deities and are one of the most expensive sarees in India.



Ilkal Sarees are produced in the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district and use a form of embroidery called Kasuti, a traditional form of folk embroidery from Karnataka. The embroidery includes in Ilkal Sarees are like gopura, chariot, palanquins, and elephants.



Kantha types of embroidery and sarees are produced in the states of West Bengal and Odisha. The stitching of Kantha is commonly known as Nakshi Kantha and is traditionally worn by women in Bengal.



Kerala Sarees are very closely related to Mundum neriyathum but consist of a single piece of cloth. Traditional and modern styles of Kerala Sarees are regarded as the cultural costume of women.



Phulkari is an embroidery technique from the Punjab region and is mostly used during marriage and other festivals. Phulkari embroidery's most favored color is red and its shades.



Chikan embroidery is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow and one of the best-known textile decoration styles. Lucknow Chikankari work embroidery sarees are one of the best sarees in India.




Kota Doria Sarees are made at Kota, Mau, and its nearby area, known for a bit of embroidery and border patches. Kota sarees are popularly known as Masuria in the region.



Baluchari Sarees are worn by women across India, mostly in Bishnupur and its surrounding places of West Bengal. The Baluchari Sari has been granted the status of Geographical indication in India.



Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics are produced in the Mangalagiri town of Guntur and registered as one of the best handicrafts from Andhra Pradesh. Mangalagiri saris are very unique in variety and have the most characteristic features.



Bomkai Saree is produced by the Bhulia community from Odisha state. Because of Bomkai sarees, the place is identified as Geographical Indications of India and Aishwarya Rai wore a kind of Bomkai Saree.



Gota Patti Sarees originated in Rajasthan, This type of Indian embroidery is used extensively in wedding and formal clothes. The metal embroidery of Rajasthan is known as Gota work.

Mysore Silk Saree, Bhagalpuri Saree, Bengali sarees, Gujrati Stitch sarees, and Maheshwari sarees are also an outfit for Indian women.

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