Must Have in Wardrobe are Ultra Classy Traditional Sarees!

A woman’s wardrobe is her prized possession and her saree collection needs to always be on point. We understand how the various cultures and styles present in one single country can make you confused with endless choices which are why we have made a list of must-have sarees from across the country belonging to different cultures:

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  1. Taant Saree- West Bengal

In many parts of India these sarees are worn as a daily outfit. The saree is typically found in red border and white base and is also worn on special occasions in the community. The simple yet elegant saree is a must have in your saree collection.

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  1. Settu Saree- Kerala

Settu Saree is also commonly known as Kadavu saree and is highly popular across the country for its evergreen style. Trends may come and go but the white saree with golden border remains to be a classic favourite for every event. In a traditional Kerala saree the threads are woven of real gold. To keep up with the times, the saree can be found in various colours as well.

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  1. Bomkai Saree- Odisha

Risch is traditional art work, the bomkai or Sonepuri saree is designed with ikat embroidery and intricate thread work. The sarees are comfortable to carry and can be found in silk and cotton fabric.

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  1. Paithani Saree- Maharashtra

Pride of all the women of Maharashtra is the Paithani saree. The saree is found in silk fabric and is full of fine motifs. The specialty is its recurrent peacock design on the pallu. The saree is complete with its golden border and is available is vibrant colour combinations.paithani-saree

  1. Kanjirvaram Saree- Tamil Nadu

Every woman dreams of owning a beautiful Kanjeevaram saree and we aren’t surprised why! The saree is traditionally woven in silk in Kanjeevaram itself. These are known for its elegance and grace. The fine border work is sure to make you fall in love with this piece of nine-yards.

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  1. Bandani Saree- Gujarat

A bandani saree has a beautiful meaning for its name which a very few people know. Bandani, the word is derived from ‘bandhan’ which means ties. This refers to the process of making the saree through the tie and dye method. The saree is commonly found as a regular wear item in Gujarat as well as Rajasthan.

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  1. Banarasi saree- Varanasi

A banarasi saree can be spotted every now and then on a red carpet worn by a celebrity. The saree’s beauty lies in its gold and silver zari designs and motifs. Originally a symbol for royalty, the banarasi saree was made only in real gold and silver threads. It would take almost a year or more to finish these finely weaved sarees. Now of course we can find varieties depending on one’s budget.

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  1. Chanderi Saree- Madhya Pradesh

With the combination of silk, zari and cotton, Madhya Pradesh has mastered the art of creating a fabric lighter than even a feather. The saree is perfect for youngsters or fussy saree-wearers as the saree is easy to pull off and the royal sheen looks gorgeous just the way it is.

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