Our country is one of the richest when it comes to cultures and traditions. We celebrate all our festivals with much pomp and show and believe in going the grand way, no matter what the occasion. Be it down south or up north, every region and state has something spectacular to offer- different cuisines, different rituals, different clothes and so much more. But there is one thing that binds us all through threads of elegance and that is our love for sarees. Here is the list of 7 must-have traditional sarees that you should have from India:
1. Taant Saree
A traditional saree from the land of Bengal, it's made of cotton and is the preferred daily wear outfit of many in Bengal. It's light, easy to wear, and the thick border and beautiful prints make it a must buy.
2. Baluchuri Saris
Originated in Bengal, Baluchuri saris are known for their mythological designs. It was mainly produced in Murshidabad but at present other surrounding places of West Bengal also produce Baluchari saris.
3. Sambalpuri Silk Saree
Produced in different districts in Odisha, Sambalpuri silk is a traditional handwoven ikat that incorporates different motifs in its designs. It is extremely comfortable and can be easily draped.
4. Patola Patan Saree
The history, expertise, and quality made by this stunning creation in silk in two-fold ikat has made it nothing less than an extraordinary piece of fabric Some of the patterns that are used in the design are inspired by sculptures at Rani kiVav in Gujarat.
5. Pochampally Saree
From the town of Boodhan in Andhra Pradesh, hails the famous Pochampally silk. These sarees have intricate motifs, geometric ikat designs and are made of the perfect combination of silk and cotton.
6. Muga Saree
The Muga silk sarees from Assam are made by a special kind of silk produced by a larva that feeds on mainly two special leaves. The resulting silk from this larva is known to be the best. It is glossy and very durable. As a matter of fact, you can find the golden threads of the Muga only in Assam.
7. Kalamkari
It is Indian art, which is said to have originated more than 3000 years ago. Deriving its name from the Persian word Kalam (Pen) and Kari (work.) This traditional hand painting is done on cotton as well as silk fabrics, using natural dyes and involves hand painting with the use of a pointed bamboo or date palm stick. Many Kalamkari sarees are also made by a traditional block printing process, where they go through as many as twenty or more stages.
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