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TRADITIONAL SAREES FROM KARNATAKA : TYPES, DESIGNS AND LOOKS WITH IMAGES

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Karnataka, one of the South Indian states has a rich history of traditional clothing for women which is silk saree and traditional weaving on it. Karnataka is known as a silk hub of India and the silks are known for excellent quality and superior designs which are dream possessions of every Indian woman. This state is the largest producer of Mulberry silk of India, contributing to 70% of total country’s silk production. Mysore and Bangalore are the epicenters of its silk industries.  A wide range of silks can be found in this place including gorgeous brocades, sleek chiffons and abundant cotton, fashion designers visit Karnataka specially to buy high-quality silks for their designer and traditional clothing. Karnataka Silk sarees are not too heavy in weight and workmanship.  Many varieties of sarees of Karnataka have obtained Geographical Indication (GI) tags, namely – MYSORE SILK SAREE The gorgeous Mysore silk saree is the most popular traditional saree of Karnataka, it is th...
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TRADITIONAL SAREES FROM ASSAM : TYPE, DESIGN AND LOOK WITH IMAGES

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  Assam is famous all over India and abroad for its high quality silk handloom since ancient times. Silk and hand-weaving are Assam’s heritage, the craft of weaving grows sophisticatedly along with the various types of silk production. It is the Kiratas(a tribe in Assam) who introduced the cultivation of silk with its different varieties in Assam and from there silk was later introduced to mainland India. Assam silk was originated in two specific regions of Assam, one was Garo Hills in the ancient Kamrupa kingdom and the other was Dhakuakhana in the ancient Chutiya kingdom. Assam Silk is the gift of nature and very skin friendly due to its organic composition. Traditional Assam silk is the pride of every Assamese, they flaunt it in style and grace, denotes the three major types of indigenous wild silks as - MUGA SILK SAREE The most prominent and prestigious traditional Muga silk saree of Assam is known for its glossy, fine texture, durability and golden colour. The Assamese word 'M...
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TRADITIONAL SAREE FROM GUJARAT : TYPE, DESIGN AND LOOK WITH IMAGES

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 The state of Gujarat, located on the western coast of India is the land of the finest of fabrics and renowned for its absolutely stunning rich heritage of textiles. This state has garnered a lot of appreciation for its unique impeccable needlework, expert craftsmanship, excellent use of embellishment techniques on sarees. These pieces are apt for all age groups and can be draped in a variety of ways for unique looks. Here are some of the beautiful Gujarati traditional saree  BANDHNI/BANDHEJ SAREE Bandhani sarees are the face of Gujarati traditional textile since a long age. The most traditional craft, Tie & Dye, the small resist-dyed 'spots' produce elaborate patterns over the fabric, typically known as Bandhni or Bandhej. The term Bandhni is derived from the Hindi word Bandhan, means tying. Traditional Bandhni sarees from Jamnagar, Ahmedabad and Bhuj are particularly renowned. Traditional bandhani sarees used to be red, yellow, green and blue in colour. The traditional p...
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