Sarees: Types of Indian Sarees

Most Beautiful & Popular Indian Sarees for Party Wear

The Indian Sarees do not need any type of introduction as they are well known worldwide due to their cool, beautiful and rich look. A saree is a piece of cloth in rectangular shape with 4 feet in width and 13 to 26 feet in length which is draped over the body in different styles in different parts of the Indian subcontinent. A saree can be worn at any type of occasion be it wedding party or any other kind of function; even sarees can also be worn in office. Saree not only reflect the art skills of the designers but it also shows the glimpse of Indian culture & traditions. Even air hostesses of major Indian air lines can also be seen draped in the beautiful sarees which make them look gorgeous and beautiful.

When we talk about some of the important sarees then few well know name come to the fore i.e. silk sarees, cotton sarees, designer sarees, etc. But there are as many types of sarees in India as there are cities countrywide. Here I am mentioning some of the most important sarees of India which are widely liked by the women across the country as well as worldwide.

Banarasi Silk Sarees: Made in Banaras(a city in state of Uttar Pradesh of Northern India), these sarees give rich look and are perfect for wearing in any wedding parties as they give very rich beautiful look to a woman. These are not only famous in India but many women from across the world also love to include this beautiful party wear dress in their wardrobe. These sarees either are fully silk made or partially silk made with golden border. Each saree takes 15 days to 6 months to be prepared depending upon the design of saree. This saree is the most popular saree of North India and one of the most popular sarees of India.

Sambhalpuri Sarees: Made by the saree artists and designers of Sambhalpur district of Orissa state(now called Odisha), this beautiful sample of art and fashion gives a gorgeous look to any lady who wears it. These are handloom made sarees and are known for their special dye color which stays same for the entire life of the saree. These are also called Ikkat Sarees country wide and are loved due to the handcraftship and the cultural importance they have.

Kanchipuram Sarees: Also called Kanjivaram Sarees which are made in Kanchipuram town of Tamil Nadu(in South India) from kanjivaram silk. This saree is one of the most costly sarees in India because of the good quality silk fabric which is known for its durability and the different beautiful work done on them. If you are looking for some kind of party wear which give you a rich and dashing look then go for this saree, it will make you look gorgeous. Hand-woven Kanchivaram silk sarees are known as the best sarees when we talk about the whole saree section, in other word I will say that if you want to buy only few sarees then make sure you also buy kanchipuram silk saree.

Chanderi Sarees: Made in Chanderi a town of Ashok Nagar district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India these sarees are popular for their unique look and fabric. Chanderi town is popular because of its handloom industries making varieties of Chanderi Sarees which are loved not only by the women of Madhya Pradesh and India but are famous worldwide. This saree is made from mix of cotton and silk threads and are mostly hand woven by the weavers who are the recognition of this heritage town of India. I would also suggest every women to include this beautiful saree in their wardrobe.