The Indian silk sarees are known for their lustrous beauty and incomparable variety of designs and colors. These sarees are known to be the traditional bridal wear for most of the Indian brides. No wedding is complete without the luxurious and expensive sarees made of pure silk.
A variety of women cloths are manufactured from different parts of the country. The Indian women wear vibrant colored sarees made of silk during festive seasons and occasions. The traditional south Indian sarees made of pure silk is known worldwide for its aesthetic beauty and glamour.
The Various Types of Indian Silk Cloths
The silk cloths woven from different states vary in designs and styles. Some of the most popular sarees made of silk include the Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Bandhni, Thanchoi, Patola, Paithani sarees and so forth.
The Banarasi Sarees: the Banarasisilk cloths are among the most expensive and popular sarees woven in Banaras. It is usually made of gold thread and therefore is very expensive. These are popular as bridal wear and includes four varieties mainly: the kora, the katari, the sattir and the georgette. The designs on the Banarasi sarees include designs of animals, floral designs, motifs and nature. Weavers require a month to
complete a single one.
The Kanchipuram Sarees: The contrasting and vibrant color of the Kanchipuram sarees makes it a unique choice among womens. The traditional designs found in these women wears include floral 'buttas', checks, stripes, designs of temples and flowers. The pallu, the border and the body of the saree is woven separately and then joined together in an authentic Kanchipuram style. These silk sarees are popular for its beauty,
lustre and durability.
The Bandhni Sarees: these silk sarees are the popular sarees of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The saree is designed by the traditional method of tie and dye which is known as Bandhej. Different colors of designs and patterns are formed on the sarees by using this method.
The Thanchoi Sarees: these sarees have a unique pallu and the designs include floral motifs. These sarees have no borders and are exclusively woven from Benaras.
The Paithani Sarees: another expensive and elegant saree includes the Paithani sarees which is made of both silk and metal. The colors used for these sarees are derived from natural sources like flowers, leaves, soil and so forth. These silk sarees are considered elegant and luxurious as it is made from pure silk and includes metallic designs. In addition to the above, there are many other states that weave sarees made of pure silk. The Baluchari sarees are made from Murshidabad in West Bengal. The brocades of these sarees are made of untwisted silk thread which makes it even more popular. The Patola silk sarees are famous for its beautiful geometric designs and vibrant colors. These sarees are made exclusively from Gujarat. Sarees made of pure silk are essentially an integral part of Indian bridal wear. No matter what variety of saree you choose, it is important to identify the authenticity of the silk used to weave the sarees.
