Kanchivaram Silk Saree
The Kanchivaram silk saree is also named Kanchipuram sarees which are basically made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. The main occupation of the Kanchipuram people is weaving silk. These sarees are worn as a bridal and special occasion by most women of South India.
Banarasi Silk Saree Design
One of the most wearable bridal silk saree is a Banarasi saree. It is a clothing which is made in Varanasi, a city which is also known as “Benares” or “Banaras”. The Banarasi sarees are among the finest sarees in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk, and opulent embroidery. Saree woven from this fine silk is known as Banarasi silk saree which is extremely popular all over India. Banarasi saree is adorned with intricate designs and zari embellishments make it popular during traditional functions and weddings.
Patola Saree
Patola is a double ikat woven saree which is made from silk. The patola saree is originated from Patan, Gujarat, India. Patola-weaving is a closely guarded family tradition. It can take six months to one year to make one sari due to the long process of dying each strand separately before weaving them together. Because of this, the price of patola saree is very expensive. Patola was woven in Surat, Ahmedabad, and Patan.
To create a patola sari, both the warp and weft threads are wrapped to resist the dye according to the desired pattern of the final woven fabric. This tying is repeated for each color that is to be included in the finished cloth. The technique of dyeing the warp and weft before weaving is called double ikat. The bundles of thread are strategically knotted before dyeing.
Baluchari Silk Saree for Women
Mostly the Baluchari saree is worn by the women of India and Bangladesh. These sarees is originate in West Bengal. The Baluchari sarees are distinguished by artistic motifs depicting scenes from Ramayana or sculptures made on historic temples that are woven on the saree borders. Nowadays, the Baluchari sarees are woven using highly mercerized cotton thread and silky threadwork ornament in bold colors. It would take two craftsmen working for almost a week to produce one saree.
- Baluchari (Resham): The simplest Baluchari have Resham threads in a single color to weave the entire pattern
- Baluchari (meenakari): These balucharis have threads in two or more colors with attractive meenakari work that further brightens the patterns
- Swarnachari (baluchari in gold), also called Swarnachuri: They are the most gorgeous Baluchari, woven with gold (Swarna) or silver-colored threads (often with meenakari work in another color) that illuminate the patterns to a much larger extent.
Paithani Silk Saree Design
Paithani sarees are made from pure silk and considered as one of the richest saree in Maharashtra. These sarees are woven by hand and is made from very fine silk. Mostly the paithani sarees are worn by the Maharashtrian women in their wedding and traditional festive occasions.
The main specialty of the paithani saree is its border which has a square design, and a pallu with a colorful peacock design which enhances the charm of the saree. The motifs on the body of this saree are also one of the attractive features. Colors like yellow, red, lavender, purple, sky blue, magenta, peach pink, purple, blue/green, yellowish-green, violet red, black, white goes well for the bride.
Korial Silk Saree
