Indian Saris

Popular since centuries Sarees are unique to India most widespread among Hindu women. This magnificent apparel now finds lovers in many corner of the World. Sari is traditional to India and is worn in many neighboring countries.Sari can be traced to the Indus Valley Civilization right up to 2800 BC.

By definition Sari is a long cloth draped over the body. The accompaniments are the petticoat or the lehenga as lower vestment and blouse as upper vestment. The sari is usually wrapped around the women's waist with loose end thrown over the shoulder. Only the stomach is open while the whole body is covered little over the feet.

But the body adornment is worn in multitudes of styles now a days. It comes in various shapes, size and forms. The materials used are as diverse and some exhibit artistic grace style. The Sarees are known by their patterns and motifs like those embellished by Zari Work and natural dyes. Saris are embellished with embroidery work in various styles using gold and silver.Bagh prints exemplify this apparel.

Saree has been used widespread as cloth of adornment. During the process of evolution it has taken many transformations. The spectacular has been regional emergence of the universal garment in India.

Saris in different parts of India developed in form and style on their own with very little impact on styles. Sarees hence unique region they have originated in. Some of the finest examples are Chanderi, Maheshwari and Banarisi Saris.

Different are material used commonly for Indian Saree available in various shops and stores. Popular base are cotton, silk, synthetic, chiffon, Georgette, and crepe. The sari price can range from hundred rupees to hundred thousand rupees. The price depends upon the material used, embroidery and other embellishments and design.

The styles of saris popularly prevalent in different regions of India are many. In modern era the styles have transcended boundaries of regional isolation and have gained popularity across the length and breadth of the Nation.

North India

Shalu
Banarasi

West India

Paithani
Bandhani
Lugade
Pattan Patola

Central India

Chanderi
Maheshwari
Kosa silk

South India

Kanchipuram
Chinnalapatti
Arani
Venkatagiri
Guntur
Narayanpet – Andhra Pradesh
Balarampuram – Kerala
Mysore silk – Karnataka
Ilkal saree – Karnataka

East India

Tussar Silk
Mooga silk
Baluchari silk
Sambalpuri silk
Katki or Khandua Silk
Bomkai Silk
Berhampuri Silk
Bapta Silk

Saree though a daily wear for women in India are worn as special event dress as well. Sarees are designed and made for various occasion. Earlier popularity was reserved for wedding sarees purchased with much fanfare for marriages. Today pricey trendy saris are worn in parties, social gatherings and all occasions.