Six yards of pure grace: 8 different types of Sarees from Indian states

Brief history of Saree

Sarees have been worn in India since ancient times. The word saree comes from the sanskrit word sareeka, which means a long piece of clothing. It is one of the most significant aspects of Indian culture, defining beauty, grace, and elegance for women.

1. Kanjivaram Silk Saree, Tamil Nadu

Originating from the state of Tamil Nadu, a traditional saree is made of pure mulberry silk. It is popularly worn by brides in south India. It has a history of being worn by royal families because of its luxurious and elegant details. Made by the ikkat technique, intricately woven golden and silver threads.

2. Banarasi Saree, Uttar Pradesh

Also known as Punjabi saree this saree is made in Varanasi out of silk, georgette, tussar, organza, chiffon, and cotton. Known for their fine weave and intricately detailed patterns, the Banarasi saree is one of the most famous sarees in India.

3. Bandhani Saree, Gujarat

The bandhani saree, which means tie-dye, is hand-woven with detailing and intricate patterns. The art of bandhani is believed to have originated in Gujarat.

4. Nauvari Saree, Maharashtra

Introduced to the world by weavers from Nauvar, Maharashtra, Nauvari means nine yards. With dynamic details and patterns, this saree is mostly made of silk and cotton in a fine weave and is often embellished with zari, embroidery, lace, and mirror work.

5. Tant Saree, West Bengal

Tant refers to handlooms that are used to make sarees and textiles in Bengal. The traditional tant saree worn mostly by women in Bengal is a light and transparent saree made of cotton.

6. Bomkai Saree, Odisha

Bomkai sarees are one of the most famous sarees in India; they are simplistic with heavy work and design on the border, and pall. The border, is often adorned with a design of fish. They originate from Bomkai village in the Ganjam district and are mostly produced in the Subarnapur district by the Bhulia community.

7. Muga Saree, Assam

Made with wild silk that originates in Assam, these are some of the prettiest sarees in India. These sarees have a golden-yellowish tint with a distinctive shimmery shine and are made of silk with extreme durability. The most famous Muga saree is worn by brides in Assam.

8. Kota Saree, Rajasthan

Handwoven traditional Indian sarees made of silk and cotton These sarees have been traditionally manufactured in Kota, Rajasthan, for over 250 years now. The distinctive feature in these is khats the square-like patterns on the glossy, light, and extremely soft fabric.