Different silk sarees you must know about

Posted by eanythingindian on January 27th, 2020

Even beginners in the world of sarees are well aware that silk sarees are the quintessential regal options that will quite literally mark a significant point in your experience of sarees and use of the same.

Being a natural fabric, silk sarees have been around for longer. They've been etched in our hearts and memories for longer than we all know. They stand for grace, culture, tradition, modernity and history all at once. For something that's in our shared cultural history, silk only gives us more reasons to court it with pride and persevere to have it in our midst. But every different culture finds its own ways of interacting and keeping silk alive. With these different forms living even today, here are different silk sarees you must know about -

  • Kanchipuram Sarees - These sarees are the typical go-to for exceptionally intricate weaving patterns on flawless silk material. They're made in Tamil Nadu gain increasing importance as many modern and synthetic fabrics are replacing most natural fibres. In such a time, it also becomes striking to see that people are only holding their Kanchipuram sarees closer than ever before. This being a reason for a surge in demand, Kanchipuram Sarees are a testament for the grandeur that does justice to its seekers. The sheer elegance is added with a golden or silver thread that just can't be replaced by anything else in the industry. The above discussed being obvious reasons why it's also one of the most cherished and prized possessions in Tamil Nadu. The multitude of layers and motifs only make the printing more flawless and unforgettable.
  • Tussar Silk Sarees - As Tussar Silk sarees are made from a particular type of silkworm found in South Asia, they're more desirable and rarer to get hands-on. They're produced by a particular tribe in India and found in off-white, honey or beige colours. This is because the saree usually comes with brighter colour blouses to contrast with. One can get a taste of the traditional and cultural aspects like the local weaving industry in Bhagalpur that is more than a century old and has thirty thousand handloom weavers. 
  • Tant Silk Sarees - The Tant Silk sarees are a matter of pride for women in Bengal. These are soft, light and easy to carry. The focus here is the decorated border and pallu that add to the overall texture of the saree. Getting a true flavour of the Tant saree means to see floral, Paisley and other artistic motifs that are of cultural and historical significance as well.
  • Ilkal Saree - Bagalkot in Karnataka is popular for this particular type. Originated and popularized there, Ilkal sarees are characterised by the cotton warp on the body, art silk for the border and art silk warp for the pallu. This also allows the blending of different fabric types allowing for a variety in creation and outlook as well. It gains the name from the town of Ilkal in Karnataka. The border colour for this saree is usually red or maroon and that's a distinct feature of this saree.
  • Banarasi Saree - The Banarasi Saree is an emotion due to its national appeal and universal audiences. Made in Varanasi, the Banarasi sarees are known for fine intricate brocades, zari and fine silk and opulent embroidery. This isn't a name one misses out as the engravings on Banarasi sarees are Mughal inspired motifs and has extensive gold work and compact impressing weaving.

The five sarees, as discussed above, are only a handful in the world of silk saree options available in India. This is only a testament proving the plurality of Indian culture and Indian saree even when it's their interactions with the same fabric.

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